New and established dog owners who love the countryside experience will find the perfect break at Bowerland Holiday Cottages in Devon. Lauren Langman’s family-run business offers luxury cottage stays with custom dog training plans in the peaceful haven of Okehampton. Her expert dog training team creates these training plans for guests who book three-, four-, or seven-night stays.
Choose From Three Stay and Train Packages
Bowerland Holiday Cottages offers three Stay and Train Packages. Guests have described these packages as “refreshingly different” and “hugely positive, friendly, and supportive” in a “safe, non-judgmental space.”
Bowerland Cottages assigns a personal trainer to all dog owners who book a break. This personal trainer gets in touch ahead of time to arrange a schedule for the Stay and Train Holiday.
The three Stay and Train Packages include:
- Base, a three-night stay in the Annexe or Tor View Studio | £1,140. Guests receive 10 hours of dog training, two months of access to online classes, one online workshop, and a £20 gift voucher.
- Summit, a four-night stay in the Annexe or Tor View Studio | £1,500. Guests receive 15 hours of dog training, three months of access to online classes, two online workshops, and a £30 gift voucher.
- Peak, a seven-night stay in Dartmoor Inn Studio, Parsley Cottage, or Old Dairy Cottage | £2,296. Guests receive 20 hours of dog training, four months of access to online classes, four online workshops, and a £40 gift voucher.
The training hours include one-to-one training, group training, a pre-arrival call, and a post-departure call.
All three packages also include a notepad and pen, access to a Bake Off Workshop, and lifetime access to the Sexier Than a Squirrel Challenge.
The Sexier Than a Squirrel challenge offers fun, short training videos every day for 25 days. The training encourages dogs to stop pulling on their leads, lunging, overreacting, jumping at people, and barking. Dogs can also develop good household manners, improve their listening skills, and learn how to ignore distractions.
The Seven Bowerland Cottages and Studios
Bowerland offers seven cottages and studios to accommodate groups of different sizes. Guests have described the accommodation as “pure magic” and “an oasis of calm.”
1. Tor View Studio
Complete with a gated courtyard and an enclosed garden, Tor View Studio enjoys a private outdoor space amidst the Devon Moors.
Natural light floods the barn studio through large rear doors. Floor-to-ceiling blinds lock out this light for cosy evenings. Underfloor heating adds to the cosy ambience, ideal after a day of training and walking along the moors.
Guests also have access to the enclosed Naughty But Nice Sand Arena for exercising and training their dogs.
Tor View Studio: Key Information
- One bed in an open-plan studio.
- Accommodates up to two humans and two dogs.
- Private parking for one car.
- Within a one-minute walk of the Bowerland training site.
- £380 per night for three-night stays with training / £375 per night for four-night stays with training.
2. Annexe Studio
French doors lead from the comfortable Annexe Studio onto a pretty terrace. This is a relaxing space to enjoy the Devonshire sunshine at the bistro table. When the dog(s) needs more space to roam, guests can turn to the private, fully enclosed garden.
The open-plan studio offers underfloor heating, a bath for evening soaks, and a dog-training storage shed. Originally part of the Bowerland Farmhouse, which is more than 800 years old, the Annexe makes for a historic stay. That said, the cottage studio has been outfitted with modern kitchen amenities.
“The Annexe was perfect,” one guest, Louise, says. “It was relaxing and cosy and the perfect place for some social isolation. Bliss!”
Annexe Studio: Key Information
- One bed in an open-plan studio.
- Accommodates up to two humans and two dogs.
- Private parking for one car.
- Within a one-minute walk of the Bowerland training site.
- £380 per night for three-night stays with training / £375 per night for four-night stays with training.
3. Dartmoor Inn Studio
One of Bowerland’s original barns, Dartmoor Inn Studio has retained all its original features. A private courtyard garden makes for peaceful afternoons outside, while the underfloor heating makes for a restful evening in. Draw the floor-to-ceiling blinds or leave them open to watch the stars while listening for the local barn owls.
Bowerland generates its own light (via solar technology) and water (via the on-site borehole) for this open-plan studio.
Guests can also use the Naughty But Nice Sand Arena to train and exercise their dogs.
Dartmoor Inn Studio: Key Information
- One bed in an open-plan studio.
- Accommodates up to two humans and two dogs.
- Private parking for one car.
- Within a one-minute walk of the Bowerland training site.
- £328 per night for seven-night stays with training.
4. Old Dairy Cottage
Bowerland’s first cottage, the Old Dairy, attracts guests from near and far with its rustic features — including a bread oven and wood burner. These quirky features make for snug evenings indoors after a day of training and exploring the moors.
A conservatory overlooks the enclosed garden and patio seating area, which is perfect for al fresco dining. There’s also a herb garden to enjoy — Lauren Langman and her team can advise on herb combos to use in meals and drinks.
“What a fantastic stay we had in the Old Dairy at Bowerland,” one guest, Nicola, says. “The 121 training was fabulous! We’ve already booked our next visit and cannot wait to come back.”
Old Dairy Cottage: Key Information
- One bedroom.
- Accommodates up to two humans and three dogs / add up to two more dogs for £100 per week.
- Private parking for one car.
- Within a one-minute walk of the Bowerland training site.
- £328 per night for seven-night stays with training.
5. Parsley Cottage
Based in the charming village of Germansweek, Parsley Cottage is Bowerland’s mid-sized accommodation option. If you’re looking to accommodate a family rather than a couple or solo traveller, this cottage is ideal.
Recent refurbishments include a wood burner for colder evenings and a shower room to use after muddy walks. There’s also a training room/garage, which is great for training in the rain.
The cottage offers beautiful views of the enclosed garden, perfect for bird-watching. There’s also a small pond in the garden, where you can watch the resident Bowerland fish. Six-foot fencing surrounds the pond to keep the garden dog-safe.
Parsley Cottage: Key Information
- Two bedrooms.
- Accommodates up to four humans and three dogs / add up to two more dogs for £100 per week.
- Private parking for one car.
- Within a 20-minute walk of the Bowerland training site.
- £328 per night for seven-night stays with training / £165 per night for seven-night stays without training.
6. Leafy Nook Cottage
Complete with an outdoor hot tub, the luxury barn conversion Leafy Nook Cottage makes for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. One of Bowerland’s bigger cottages, Leafy Nook is ideal for groups of friends or families seeking deluxe accommodation.
While guests can unwind in the cottage’s large kitchen, dining area, and lounge, dogs can roam in the two-acre, fully fenced grass arena.
Based on a farm with three lakes, there are plenty of animals to visit after your training sessions. One of the lakes is stocked with carp, roach, and tench for fishing. There’s also a play area with a trampoline, swings, sandpit, and trapeze for children.
Leafy Nook Cottage: Key Information
- Three bedrooms.
- Accommodates up to six humans and unlimited dogs.
- Ample off-road parking.
- Within a 20-minute walk of the Bowerland training site.
- £475 per night for seven-night stays with training / £350 per night for seven-night stays without training.
7. Holly Hock Cottage
Another of Bowerland’s larger accommodation options, Holly Hock Cottage welcomes families or groups of friends to this luxury barn conversion. Complete with an outdoor hot tub, Holly Hock Cottage offers a spa-like break, perfect for enjoying time to yourself after training sessions.
The cottage features a generous kitchen, dining area, and lounge. There’s also a two-acre, fully fenced grass arena for dogs.
Based on a farm in rural Devonshire, guests can visit the local animals, collect free-range eggs from the chickens, and visit three on-site lakes.
Holly Hock Cottage: Key Information
- Three bedrooms.
- Accommodates up to six humans and unlimited dogs.
- Ample off-road parking.
- Within a short drive of the Bowerland training site.
- £475 per night for seven-night stays with training / £350 per night for seven-night stays without training.
Devon Dogs’ Training Programmes
Aside from owning Bowerland Holiday Cottages, Lauren Langman is also the founder of Devon Dogs. Offering the ultimate in dog training solutions, Devon Dogs hosts several training programmes at the Bowerland site. These span from one-to-one programmes to group programmes and retreats like Naughty But Nice, which is especially popular.
The Naughty But Nice Retreat
Naughty But Nice has transformed the lives of dog owners and their dogs worldwide. Lauren Langman’s game-based training enables owners to help their dogs overcome the challenges that once felt impossible to beat. These challenges may include a dog:
- Resisting car travel.
- Pacing and watching — looking out for what might happen.
- Chasing wildlife, livestock, runners, cyclists, or anything else.
- Barking on the lead or at noises.
- Jumping at strangers.
- Stopping on walks and refusing to continue.
- Growling.
- Lunging.
- Running to other dogs.
Challenges like these can make it stressful to take your dog outside. However, dog owners who feel isolated, worried, and/or unsure what to do next will find the Naughty But Nice Retreat invaluable.
The retreat encourages owners to practise game-based training strategies in various environments. They become confident in understanding their dog’s body language and motivating their dog using appropriate rewards. Owners also practise with Devon Dogs’ confident Stooge Dog Team.
At the end of the programme, owners and their dogs go home with a plan to keep progressing with their training.
“Devon Dogs gave us hope — something we have been extremely short on,” says one guest, Sherena.
Explore Devon
Bowerland Holiday Cottages places guests within easy reach of Devon and Cornwall’s many sights and attractions. Guests explore some of Devon’s most picturesque beaches, moorlands, and national parks between training sessions.
Lauren Langman’s team helps guests settle into their cottage stays with local walk recommendations, including the Granite Way, Meldon Reservoir, and Roadford Lake. They also provide a list of their tried and tested pubs and takeaways.
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About Lauren Langman, Co-Owner of Bowerland Holiday Cottages
Lauren Langman opened Bowerland Holiday Cottages to provide a peaceful setting for dog owners to enjoy their holidays while training their dogs. Guests from all over the UK travel to the Devon site to enjoy these breaks.
While the holiday breaks are popular, many locals attend the Devon Dogs weekly and monthly training sessions on the site, too. Plus, Lauren Langman and her specialist team host a variety of workshops and retreats here to meet countless training needs.
Lauren Langman has been training dogs since she was a university student, when she would train dogs on the weekend. She then secured the Bowerland Holiday Cottages site on the television show Relocation Relocation. She revamped this site into the luxury training ground that many dogs and their owners enjoy today.
At this site, Lauren Langman and her team teach concept-focused dog training strategies that focus on rewards and positivity, never punishment or withdrawal.
Lauren Langman’s game-based training approaches have proved revolutionary in the dog-training space. She has shared these approaches in numerous courses, Sexier Than a Squirrel podcast episodes, free training videos, and her four popular books.
Lauren Langman is also an accomplished agility champion. She has competed with several dogs at Crufts and Olympia and even represented Team GB in multiple World Championships.
She also co-owns A-OK9, where dog owners can purchase supplements specifically formulated for their dogs. High-level research backs these supplements, which support gut and dental health, amongst other areas.
