side of Burgh Island Hotel overlooking sea

Digital Detox Break

In a world of constant pings, pop-ups, and never ending notifications, it’s all too easy to feel tethered to our small screens. From early morning emails to late night scrolling, the digital world demands our attention almost every waking moment, leaving little time for stillness, space, or true calm. If this sounds like something you’ve been feeling recently, you might be in need of a digital detox break to help you step away, create a little more space and enjoy some deserved you time. 

 

A digital detox is not a luxury; it’s a gift to yourself. A chance to quiet the noise, reclaim your time, and rediscover the joy of being truly present. And there is no better place to do just that than Burgh Island. Hidden just off the coast of Devon, our private tidal island offers a rare kind of sanctuary, where switching off doesn’t feel like a chore, but rather a natural part of the rhythm of island life. Here, the tides set the pace. The sea air soothes the senses. And the timelessness of our Art Deco surroundings invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. 

 

An Island Beyond the Noise

 

Once you cross the tidal causeway to Burgh Island, the outside world slips quietly away. The buzz of notifications, the hum of traffic, and the constant stream of information are all left behind. Out here, your digital detox retreat in the UK will help disconnect you from the ordinary and reconnect you with the extraordinary things in life. 

 

On our secluded island, there are no crowds, no distractions, and certainly no pressure to check your phone. Instead, there’s the gentle pull of the waves, the fresh sea breeze, and the soothing hush that only true seclusion can bring. Time slows, shoulders drop, and the island begins to work its quiet magic.

Rest Your Eyes, Refresh Your Mind

On Burgh Island, the glow of a screen is effortlessly swapped for the shimmer of sunlight on the sea, the sparkle of starlit skies, and the quiet joy of a well-worn book or a slow paced board game. Here, there’s space to breathe, space to think, and space to create. 

 

Take inspiration from the many creatives who have found solace here before you and allow the island to guide your inspiration. Bring a journal and let your thoughts pour out by candlelight; pick up a paintbrush, a pencil, or simply allow your imagination to wander without interruption. It’s often in the quietest places that we hear ourselves most clearly.

Digital Detox Retreat UK

There’s something beautifully restorative about doing less on purpose, allowing yourself to linger over a lazy breakfast, take a slow walk along the shore, or spend the afternoon curled up with a book and the soft clink of cocktail glasses in the Palm Court Lounge. On Burgh Island, you’re gently encouraged to let go of the need to fill every moment, and instead, embrace the simple, soothing rhythm of island life.

Wellness With or Without WiFi

While we do provide wifi to our guests, your digital detox retreat on Burgh Island allows you a remarkable opportunity to forgo it entirely and truly step away from the real world. Our hotel’s Art Deco charm wraps you in the elegance of a slower era, one where time was treasured and the present moment was enough. Here, you’ll find complete calm as you watch the tides from your balcony, finally plunge into that unopened book, and begin breathing slower and steadier for cliff-side strolls and beach exploration. 

This is a kind of luxury that comes not from lavish resorts or endless entertainment options, but from soothing sea air, striking views and an abundance of walking trails to reconnect with the natural world.

Come Back to Yourself

Stepping away from screens, even just for a few days, can create a shift that feels almost alchemical. Your inner world quiets, and in that stillness, you start to hear yourself again. With no pings to respond to and no feeds to scroll, your attention gently returns to what matters most: your thoughts, your breath, your being.

 

Burgh Island offers the rare luxury of true rest, not the kind measured in productivity or output, but the kind that nourishes you from the inside out. There’s no need to perform here. No pressure to be busy. Just space to reflect, restore, and reconnect with who you are when the noise fades and your time is entirely your own.

Begin Your Digital Detox Journey

If you’ve been craving a break from the noise, allow Burgh Island to be your sanctuary. Here, we are governed by the natural weather, the sounds of the tides and the desires of the mind, body and soul. Whether for a weekend or a little longer, a stay on Burgh Island offers space to breathe, time to reflect, and permission to simply be. 

 

Book your digital detox today, and discover just how restorative life can be when you step back, slow down, and let the island work its magic.