The week is built around the three triathlon disciplines, with the Lake District as the training ground. Open-water swimming happens in the lake itself, which is the closest you will get to race conditions without a wetsuit queue. Bike and run sessions use the trails and roads around Windermere. Coaching staff run technique workshops on swimming, cycling and running, so the sessions are about how you move as much as how far.

Off the bike and out of the water, the programme covers the things that decide races but rarely get practised: nutrition workshops, performance mindset sessions, and an elite athlete Q&A where you can ask the questions you would not ask your club coach. Each athlete gets an individual coach/athlete review, a one-to-one look at where you are and what to work on next.

Recovery is scheduled rather than squeezed in. Yoga and Pilates classes run alongside the training, and sports massage is part of the package. The hotel spa and pool are available for the hours between sessions.

The accommodation is the Lakeside Hotel, a 4-star Superior property that sits exclusively on the southern shore of Lake Windermere. Bedrooms are described as restful, and the restaurant serves fine dining built on fresh local produce. Being inside the Lake District World Heritage site means the trails and open water are on the doorstep rather than a drive away.

This is a coached retreat rather than a holiday with a few runs attached. Come expecting to train, to be assessed, and to leave with a clearer plan for your next race. The group is small enough for individual reviews to mean something, and the mix of pool, lake, trail and classroom keeps the days varied.

The price covers accommodation, coaching, workshops, yoga and Pilates, sports massage and access to the spa. Travel to and from the Lake District and travel insurance are not included, and all athletes are encouraged to take out their own cover.

What's included

- Accommodation at the Lakeside Hotel - Swim, bike and run coaching - Technique workshops - Educational workshops - Nutrition workshops - Performance mindset sessions - Yoga and Pilates classes - Sports massage - Individual coach/athlete reviews - Elite athlete Q&A session - Open-water swimming - Access to spa facilities - Use of trails and outdoor swimming spots

What's not included

- Travel to and from the Lake District - Travel insurance - Anything not listed as included