Life at Selgars

Life at Selgars is an experiment in living together as a community in nature during the fall-winter-spring months. From mid-October to end of April, Selgars is turned into a shared home.

It is not a hotel, hostel or an Airbnb. Residents share more than just a roof — they share meals, thoughts, challenges, ideas, skills and memories. It's the perfect place to come to when you need to start a project or finish it, or when you need peace and quiet but also the support, feedback, gentle challenge, and positive peer pressure that an authentic community brings.

The 4th coliving season begins on 11th October 2025 and runs through to 28th April 2026.

There is no Community Manager at Life at Selgars. You are welcomed and shown around, and there are some guidelines and ground rules, but everything else is in your hands. It's a wonderful opportunity to try what you never dared to do — a canvas and a panel of open-minded people ready to cheer you on.

Fill in the booking form and a call will be arranged. It's not a test — they just like to chat and answer questions face to face.

The absolute minimum stay is 2 weeks, though they encourage you to stay as long as you can as high turnover is harmful to the sense of community. The maximum stay is 4 months.

Prices vary by room type:

Annex Apartment (two-floor cottage with spiral staircase, private bathroom, kitchen and living space):

• £1,340/month (£1,700 for a couple)

Private Room – Shared Bath – Double Bed:

• £1,000/month (£1,360 for a couple)
• £600 for a two-week stay (£800 for a couple)

Private Room – Shared Bath – Single Bed:

• £950/month
• £550 for a two-week stay

Large Private Room – Shared Bath – Single Bed:

• £1,100/month (£1,460 for a couple with extra bed)
• £700 for a two-week stay

Large Ensuite Room:

• £1,200/month (£1,560 for a couple)
• £700 for a two-week stay (£900 for a couple)

Note: Rooms are assigned based on availability and length of stay, with larger rooms going to guests staying over a month. Private rooms are prioritised for guests staying 1 month and over.

There are 15 beds available. Some are in shared rooms with shared bathrooms, some are private doubles in the main house, and some are in the cottages and independent annex. There are also 3 shared bathrooms and 2 separate loos in the main building.

All bills are included. Selgars also provides basics such as oil, salt, tea, and coffee. Weekly cleaning by Jody and her crew is also included.

Activities depend on who is in the house, but you can count on:

• Shared dinners most evenings
• Dog love (Zuko!)
• Yoga with Adriene (YouTube channel)
• Curiosity Thursdays
• Tennis games (access to a nearby court and four rackets)
• Wednesday Wiggles (dance in the barn)
• Green Gym (work on the land)
• Exploring the surroundings and day trips to the beach
• Movie nights, book club, accountability club, game nights, morning walks, language courses
• Weekly cleaning by Jody and her crew

It only takes one person to lead — and that could be you!

Nothing is mandatory, but shared dinners every night are highly encouraged. There is a simple weekly rota with some potlucks and leftover nights on weekends.

Selgars provides basics such as oil, salt, tea, and coffee. If you don't drive, you can order groceries online for weekly delivery. If you do drive, there is a small Co-op 5 minutes away and a large Tesco 10 minutes away.

Please note that the community is primarily vegetarian and minimises alcohol consumption. Make sure you are comfortable with this before applying.

Yes! Selgars is a pet-friendly place. Zuko, the resident Bernese Mountain dog, is the head of security, so your pet will need to pass his lick & sniff test! Do let them know if you're hoping to come with a fur friend. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Mill House bedrooms — only the Annex or the Cottage can accommodate guests with a dog.

All guests are welcome to use all shared spaces, including:

• Coworking and living space
• Shared open-plan kitchen
• Cosy nooks and art corner
• Game room
• Barn gym and dancefloor with table tennis and silent disco
• Spa area with sauna and cold dip
• Beautiful outdoor and edible garden

Yes! On top of fibre broadband WiFi, Starlink satellite internet with repeaters throughout the venue has also been installed. There are desks in every bedroom, standing and classic desks on the ground floor dedicated to deep work, a coworking corner on the first floor, working chairs across different spaces, and 1 large screen available to borrow.

Need a change of scenery? There is a lovely orangery 20 minutes' walk away offering free WiFi, tons of natural light and yummy treats, open every day 10am–4pm.

Selgars Mill is 2.5 miles from Tiverton Parkway train station in Mid-Devon (address: Selgars Mill, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3DA). From the station you can:

• Book a taxi transfer (5 mins, approx. £12)
• Cycle in 12 minutes
• Walk in about 30 minutes

By train, Tiverton Parkway is:

• 14 minutes from Exeter
• 45 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads
• 2 hours from London Paddington

Local taxi contacts:

• Jolly Jaunts: 01884 840979
• Parkway Taxis: 01884 38899
• A2B Taxis: 01884 251252 | contact@a2btaxistiverton.co.uk
• Frankie's Taxis: 01884 255333

Bringing a bike is recommended — Selgars is on National Cycle Route 3, and bikes can be hired from Abbotswood Cycle Hire at The Globe Inn, Sampford Peverell.

Full payment is required on booking. The cancellation policy is as follows:

• Cancel 1 month before arrival: 75% refund
• Cancel 2 weeks before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancel less than 2 weeks before arrival: no refund

You are able to postpone your stay within the 4 months of the coliving season depending on availability and for a similar number of days/nights.

Once you have arrived, no refund is possible even if you decide to leave early.

Upon booking you will be sent detailed information about your stay including guidelines and a code of conduct. The following will result in being asked to leave immediately without a refund:

• Racist, sexist, or homophobic language and behaviour
• Disrespectful and/or violent behaviour
• Obvious and continuous disregard for rules and others

If rules have been ignored and a warning has already been given, Selgars reserves the right to ask you to leave at the second warning, with payment kept in full.

Regarding noise: amplified music is limited to 11pm and must be in the barn. After 11pm, all windows in the Mill House should be closed and guests should not mingle outside near the Mill House, road, or neighbour's gate. Late-night activities should move to the fire circle, camping field, or pagoda.

Selgars is a zero-to-landfill site. Waste is separated into:

• Food waste (cooked and raw)
• Non-recyclable waste
• Dry recyclables (plastic, paper, cardboard, cans)
• Glass

Bins are provided for each type inside each property. Please rinse or wash food packaging before putting it in the recycling bin. Leftover food can be taken to the Uffculme Community Fridge — open 9:30–11am every weekday morning.

Please do not put food waste (cooked or raw) into the compost bins by the veg garden. Guests are also encouraged to treat Selgars as an extension of their home and leave each space as they found it.