3-Day Lake District Yoga, Walking & Mindfulness Retreat at Nab Cottage

Nab Cottage is a 16th-century building looking straight out at Rydal Water, with a spacious yoga barn and gardens that run down toward the lake. The retreat runs across three days, from a Friday afternoon arrival through to a Sunday finish. You'll do two guided walks: one to Rydal Caves, the other to the village of Grasmere with an optional extension up to Easedale Tarn — a proper Lake District fell walk with views across the fells. There's also Siôn's sleep workshop, where you'll learn how yoga nidra and mindfulness can be used to improve rest, and evening yoga nidra sessions throughout.

Food is vegetarian, seasonal and cooked in-house. Breakfast and dinner are served in the cottage restaurant, with a packed lunch on the big walking day. There's free time on Saturday afternoon to swim in the tarn, take a sauna or hot tub, or book a massage (Sean's sports therapy massage gets particular mention in the reviews). The whole weekend is capped at around 15 people, and the couple of reviews from first-time yogis are emphatic that everything is tailored to individual ability while keeping the group feeling connected.

Unlike a pure fitness camp, this week is about rest and nervous-system regulation. If you're coming from a high-stress job, the selling point is the sleep work — Siôn's Yoga Nidra recordings have reached thousands of listeners on Insight Timer, and his workshops give you practical steps to take home.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Specialized workshops (including sleep workshop) - Wifi connection - Packed lunch on departure day (when booked via this platform)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Yoga mat and props (some can be provided on request) - Additional treatments (e.g. massage) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary