The retreats are based at The Goodwood Hotel, part of the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. The 1st Duke of Richmond bought Goodwood in 1697 as a base for foxhunting. Today it is a large working estate with Goodwood House, a motor circuit, a racecourse, an aerodrome, two 18-hole golf courses and an organic farm, plus the Health Club, gym and spa that host the wellbeing side of things.

The operator doesn't publish an hour-by-hour schedule here. A typical day pairs morning training with the estate's trainers, either in the Health Club gym or outdoors on the grounds, with afternoon spa treatments or free time. Goodwood also runs its own Run Series, and there's a walking guide and space for cycling across the estate, so outdoor exercise is easy to fit in.

The estate's food is the main difference from a typical hotel spa break. Goodwood runs an organic farm that rears rare-breed pigs (a cross of Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks with a Large White boar). The farm also produces around 21,000 litres of milk a week, which goes into the estate's own cheeses. The on-site restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef received a sustainable food award from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts when it opened in 2016, the first in the UK.

The trainers get specific praise from past guests for being knowledgeable, approachable and informative. Goodwood also runs a yearly Health Summit, first held in 2023, where experts discuss nutrition and food systems. Expect the retreat to be grounded in practical advice on training and eating well.

The setting is West Sussex countryside at the foot of the South Downs. There's ancient woodland, chalk downland and long views across the estate. Chichester is a short drive away, and the coast is close too. Retreat dates are announced through the Goodwood Health and Wellbeing newsletter and the @GoodwoodWellbeing Instagram account.

What's included

- Stay at The Goodwood Hotel - Trainer-led fitness sessions - Access to the Goodwood Health Club and gym - Wellbeing guidance from Goodwood's team - Use of the estate grounds for walks and runs

What's not included

- Travel to and from Goodwood - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments unless confirmed in your package - Drinks and extras at the bar - Golf, driving or flying experiences on the estate - Personal expenses

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