5-Day Cleanse and Wellness Reset in the Essex Countryside

What makes this retreat different is how much freedom you get. There's no set timetable you have to follow and no instructor barking orders. The daily schedule alternates between cardio, strength, flexibility, and restorative classes, and you're free to swap a group class for a 1-1 personal training session or just spend the morning in the pool. The glass building keeps the outdoors in view from almost everywhere, and the eco-build runs on solar panels and ground-source heating, which adds to the calm, guilt-free atmosphere.

The food is a big part of the week. You choose between three dietary plans — juicing, lighter choices, or an 'equilibrium' balanced option — and the kitchen uses seasonal, mostly organic produce delivered fresh each day. The plans are designed to be high in fibre and largely unprocessed, and you can switch between them at no extra cost if the one you picked doesn't suit. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all provided, plus herbal teas and a welcome drink.

The accommodation is modern and comfortable, with each room having its own en-suite, a smart TV, and high-speed internet. If you want a full digital detox, each room comes with a mobile phone safe. The wellness team checks in with you on arrival and before you leave, and there are motivational talks and evening activities from Monday to Friday. The surrounding countryside lanes are good for cycling, and the retreat can point you toward local routes.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a luxury en-suite room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Choice of 3 dietary plans: Juicing, Lighter choices, or Equilibrium - 1x Lifecube cryotherapy session - £80 spa voucher - Wellness practitioner check-in and check-out consultation - Full use of the gym, pool, saunas, steam room, natural swimming pond, and studios - Daily group classes (HIIT, Box Fit, Circuits, Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Aqua and more) - Daily hour-long countryside walk - Motivational talks and evening activities (Mon-Fri) - Organic herbal teas throughout the day - Welcome drink - Mobile phone safe for digital detox - 'My Life, My Journey' journal with recipes and aftercare - Free parking - Complimentary retreat logo water bottle - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Spa treatments beyond the £80 voucher - Optional 1-1 personal training sessions