13-Day Wellness and Detox Retreat in the English Countryside

The Glasshouse Retreat in Bulphan, Essex runs a structured but flexible 13-day wellness programme. Your stay includes 12 nights in a modern, en-suite room, three meals a day from one of three interchangeable diet plans, and full access to the property's extensive facilities. The retreat is designed so you can follow the daily class schedule, use the gym and pool on your own, or simply book spa treatments and relax – it's up to you.

Every day there's a programme of fitness classes covering cardio (HIIT, box fit, pad work, circuits), strength (weights, conditioning, core), flexibility (yoga in various styles, aerial yoga, pilates), plus dance, aqua, barre, and mindfulness sessions. Before breakfast there's an hour-long countryside walk to start the day. Evenings might bring motivational talks or group activities on weekdays, and there are cooking classes and group excursions as part of the package.

The retreat is the project of Russell Jarvis and his family, and they're on site throughout your stay. The build is eco-conscious, with solar panels, a ground source heat pump, and rainwater recycling. Inside, rooms have walk-in showers, Smart TVs, and free high-speed internet – but there are also digital detox safes if you want to lock your phone away for the week.

The location is a real highlight: despite being close to London, you're surrounded by fields and farmland in Bulphan. It's quiet, rural, and feels a world away from the city. The nearest station, West Horndon, is a 25-minute train ride from London Fenchurch Street, and the retreat is a five-minute drive from there.

What's included

- 12 nights accommodation in a luxury, modern en-suite bedroom - 3 daily nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Choice of 3 interchangeable dietary plans: Juicing, Lighter Choices, Equilibrium - Variety of organic herbal teas and welcome drink - 4x Lifecube cryotherapy sessions - £240 spa voucher (recommended to book treatments prior to arrival) - Wellness practitioner check-in and check-out consultations - Body composition analysis at check-out - Full use of spa facilities: swimming pool, Himalayan salt block sauna, steam room, Finnish sauna, natural swimming pond - Full use of gym, exercise studio, and holistic studio - Daily countryside walks before breakfast - Vast variety of daily fitness classes (HIIT, box fit, yoga, pilates, aerial yoga, barre, aqua, etc.) - Mindfulness, workshops, restorative classes, and meditation - Motivational talks and evening activities (Mon-Fri) - Cooking class and group excursion/activity - Mobile phone safe for digital detox - Complimentary retreat logo water bottle - Free parking - Free wifi - Post-retreat integration support

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights and visa fees - Personal expenses - Additional spa treatments beyond the £240 voucher - Additional Lifecube sessions beyond the 4 included - Airport transfers (but free parking available)