The retreat runs four days and three nights. Check-in at Monte Sobradinho is from 15:00 on the arrival day, with welcome drinks at 17:00 to meet Marta, Hannah and the rest of the group. At 18:00 there is a Yin Yoga session billed as "Iron Out the Travel", then dinner. Each full day starts with morning Pilates, and the programme includes one dedicated Reformer Pilates session — the piece that sets this apart from a standard mat Pilates week.

Wine runs through the schedule rather than sitting off to the side. There is a visit to a local vineyard with a tasting and lunch surrounded by the vines, and an evening tasting of Portuguese wines with regional delicacies back at the estate. Selected meals are paired with local wines. On the final morning there is Bom Dia Pilates at 08:30, then breakfast and check-out at 10:00.

Hannah teaches the Pilates. She came to it after a 20-year career travelling the world as a professional dancer, and trained as an instructor with BASI (Body Arts and Science International) in London, having used Pilates herself for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Marta leads the yoga — she has practised for almost 25 years, uses it to manage an active lifestyle and back injuries, and is a certified Yin Yoga instructor. The two of them host the whole thing together, which is why guests tend to describe it as attentive and flexible rather than rigid.

What you won't find here is a schedule packed from morning to night. Between sessions there is time to swim, sit in the garden or do nothing. The estate has an infinity pool, a yoga deck for outdoor practice, a garden, a kitchen and terrace, and rooms with A/C and wifi. Loulé's historic market town is five minutes away, and the Algarve's beaches and vineyards are within easy reach.

Meals come from a private chef cooking Portuguese-inspired food with seasonal and local produce — relaxed breakfasts, lunches and dinners eaten around a shared table. Dietary requirements are catered for, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free, nut-allergy-friendly and diabetic-friendly.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a private ensuite bedroom - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Water, tea and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Daily yoga classes, including Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra - Mat Pilates classes and a dedicated Reformer Pilates session - Vineyard visit with wine tasting and lunch - Evening Portuguese wine tasting with regional delicacies - Transportation during the retreat - Free parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary