This retreat is an all-inclusive fusion of language and lifestyle, designed to restore your energy while you build your English. It suits anyone who wants to improve their English somewhere calm and sociable, whether you are a complete beginner or already an advanced speaker. Most guests arrive on their own and are made to feel part of the community straight away. The core group is usually around 12 people, typically aged between 20 and 50, and every wellness activity can be adapted to your fitness level.

Your week includes 15 hours of English instruction, taught in a supportive and fun environment. On your first full day you take a placement test so you can join a class that suits your level. Classes then work through practical communication, conversation and fluency, listening and pronunciation, and themes such as nature and Irish culture and history. Workshops on presentation skills and learning strategies support the lessons, and you finish with a revision and feedback session. Alongside the classes you have four wellness sessions, which may include yoga, meditation and guided nature walks, plus evening social events and excursions.

You stay in Bundoran, County Donegal, on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Your package is a private stay at Casa Del Mar, a spacious residential house less than a minute's walk from the ocean. It has a sitting room, a dining room and a well-equipped kitchen. Most rooms are en-suite, and some have sea or mountain views. The school is five minutes away on foot and the town centre ten, so you can explore Bundoran easily when you have free time.

Days follow a steady rhythm. You have breakfast at 08:00, English classes or workshops through the morning, and lunch at 13:00. Afternoons take you outdoors. You might hike along the cliffs, take a surfing lesson with qualified instructors (no experience needed), try forest bathing or practise Tai Chi in the park. One day brings an excursion to a nearby attraction, such as the Slieve League cliffs or Glencolmcille. Late afternoons often end with yoga, meditation on the beach or a fitness session. Dinner is at 19:00, and evenings might include a traditional Irish music session, a film night with discussion, or a language exchange with local Irish speakers. Each of these is a natural chance to put your English to use.

The price of 1455 EUR covers seven nights at Casa Del Mar and three home-cooked vegetarian meals a day plus snacks, with some ingredients grown in the school's own polytunnel. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal diets can all be catered for. Your English classes, wellness sessions, surf lessons, guided hikes, workshops, group excursions and transport during the retreat are all included. Wifi, parking, luggage storage, professional event photos and support from the team before and after your stay are also covered, and tea, coffee and water are available throughout the day. Flights, visa fees, travel insurance and airport transfers are not included, though the team can arrange transfers for an extra fee.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in either residential or homestay - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (snacks included) - 15 hours of English language classes per week - Four immersive wellness experiences per week (surfing, hiking, yoga, meditation, etc.) - Surf lessons with our instructors - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Specialized workshops and group excursions - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Professional event photos

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available for an extra fee)