Pilates & Wellness Escape at a French Countryside Chateau

The retreat is held at a secluded chateau near the medieval town of Castelnau-Montratier, surrounded by vineyards and woodland. Accommodation is split between the main house and a converted outbuilding called The Grange, with each room having its own en-suite bathroom. The property includes a heated pool, a tennis court, a cinema room, extensive gardens, and lounges, so there's plenty of space to relax between sessions.

Twice daily Pilates classes are led by Stacey Beattie, a long-serving STOTT Pilates instructor and teacher trainer who also works as a sports and holistic therapist. Morning classes are dynamic and focus on building strength, alignment, and mobility, while evening sessions are more restorative, concentrating on flexibility and releasing tension. All levels are welcome, and Stacey provides variations to suit beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.

The food is a highlight, with a dedicated chef team preparing seasonal meals three times a day. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, and most dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. There's also an excursion day, which includes a trip to the nearby town of Cahors and a chateau visit with wine tasting.

The overall experience is designed around rest and recovery, but with enough structure to feel that you've accomplished something by the end of the week. The hosts, Hannah and Joe, are present throughout and have built a reputation for attentive, personal hospitality, making the retreat feel like a stay with friends rather than a standard holiday.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 5 nights luxury en-suite accommodation - 3 x daily chef-prepared seasonal meals - Unlimited self-service tea, coffee, fruit & healthy snacks - Welcome drink - Twice daily Pilates classes - All Pilates equipment - Excursions & activities - Excursion day to Cahors town + Chateau visit with wine tasting - Hosts and teacher ensuring comfort and community - Daily housekeeping - Full unlimited access to heated pool, hot tub, tennis court, cinema room, gardens & lounges - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Lunch on excursion day - Additional treatments - Additional excursions/transport - Additional private Pilates or Yoga tuition - Massage, beauty & other wellness treatments or classes