5-Day Yoga and Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Cotswolds

The retreat runs over five days, arriving on a Monday afternoon and leaving on Friday morning. Each full day follows the same shape: a 90-minute morning yoga class before breakfast, a long free block from late morning until late afternoon, and a 60-minute restorative or yin class in the early evening, followed by dinner.

Morning classes are led by the lead teacher and tend to be vinyasa-based, with options given for different levels. Evening classes are slower — yin, restorative or yoga nidra — and are held in the studio or, weather permitting, on the lawn. Mats, blocks, straps and bolsters are provided.

What separates this from a larger yoga holiday is the size of the group and the fact that the teachers eat with guests and are around during the day. There is no separate staff area and no upsell programme; the only extras are optional treatments, which are booked directly with the therapist.

The house is a converted stone farmhouse with a dedicated yoga studio, a large kitchen and a walled garden. Footpaths run from the door into the surrounding countryside, and the nearest village is a 20-minute walk away with a pub and a small shop.

The kitchen is run by a plant-based chef who cooks all meals on site. Menus change daily and use produce from the kitchen garden and nearby farms where possible. Guests with dietary requirements are asked to note them at the time of booking.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a shared or private room at the retreat house - All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plant-based - Two daily yoga classes (morning and evening) - Use of yoga mats, blocks, straps and bolsters - Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day - Use of the walled garden and communal sitting room

What's not included

- Travel to and from the retreat - Airport or station transfers - Travel insurance - Optional massage and treatments - Personal expenses - Alcohol