Summer Solstice Yoga Weekend at Tofte Manor, Bedfordshire

Friday starts at 3.30pm, when rooms open and guests settle in and walk the grounds. The first yoga session runs 5-6.30pm and is a grounding practice, followed by supper from 7-8pm and a solstice ritual in the evening.

Saturday is the fullest day. Meditation runs 7.30-8.30am, then a light breakfast. The main practice is 10am-12pm and is described as energetic. Lunch is served 1-2pm, and the afternoon is free for the gardens, the pool or the labyrinth. A playful yoga session runs 4.30-6.30pm, supper is at 7pm, and a second solstice ritual closes the day from 8.30-9.30pm.

Sunday is gentler. Meditation and pranayama run 7.30-8.30am, followed by chai. The last yoga practice is 9-11am, brunch is served at 11.30am, and checkout is by 3.30pm. Across the weekend that adds up to four yoga sessions, two morning meditations and two rituals.

What separates this from a standard yoga weekend is the house and grounds. Tofte Manor is on a major ley line, and the five acres include a labyrinth, ancient trees, a crystal ball water feature and an outdoor swimming pool. The manor also bottles its own water, drawn from the source that runs through the labyrinth pathway, and it is served to guests.

Bridget leads every session herself. The page introduces her as the host and teacher but does not list her training, certifications or how long she has taught, so those details are not stated. What is clear is the format: she teaches all four yoga practices and both meditations, and hosts the two solstice rituals.

Rooms are split between the Manor House and the Stables Courtyard, all restored and finished with care. Guests choose between twin and single rooms, each with either a shared or en-suite bathroom, and couples are catered for. The venue is about an hour north of London by car, close to the M1, and Bedford station is a 20-30 minute taxi ride away, costing around £15.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in the Manor House or Stables Courtyard - Meals from Friday evening supper to brunch on Sunday (vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Grounding yoga practice on Friday evening - Energetic morning yoga practice on Saturday - Playful yoga practice on Saturday afternoon - Yoga practice on Sunday morning - Morning meditation on Saturday and Sunday - Two solstice rituals - Tea, coffee and snack facilities in all rooms

What's not included

- Travel to and from Tofte Manor - Any costs not listed as included