Weekend Yoga & Hiking Wellness Escape in the Peak District, UK

Your days here follow a comfortable rhythm. Mornings start with a yoga class, usually on the decking when the weather cooperates, looking straight out over the Derbyshire countryside. After a big brunch, one of the days is given over to a guided hike — led by qualified mountain guides who know the area well, taking you up onto the hills for expansive views over the rolling valleys. The other days are yours: you can walk the trails around Carsington Water, try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding or sailing on the reservoir, or simply relax in the hot tub with a book.

Evenings ease off with a restorative yoga session, designed to undo whatever the day has thrown at you, followed by a two-course vegetarian or vegan dinner. The food is cooked by the in-house chef and is wholesome and generous — this isn't a detox-style retreat, just proper, seasonal, plant-forward cooking that gives you the energy to keep up with the hiking. Breakfast runs to eggs, yoghurt, bread, and hot drinks, with plant-based alternatives throughout.

The venue is new for the 2025/26 season, and it's a good one. You stay in a Georgian farmhouse on a 10-acre working farm, with the land around it including fields, a fishing lake, and direct access to walking country. Inside, there's a large sunroom that's perfect for lounging with a cup of tea, a cosy snug with a wood-burning stove for the colder months, and a patio for warmer mornings. The farmhouse sits a short walk from Carsington Water itself, so you can be out watching birds or on the water within minutes of leaving the door.

The retreat is hosted by Michelle King, who took over the Adventure Yogi brand over a decade ago and has shaped it into a series of wellness holidays that always put yoga at the centre. For this weekend, the teaching is led by Helen, whose background runs from endurance athletics through personal training and Pilates to a 500-hour Ashtanga and Hatha certification in India. It's a small-group setup — the farmhouse takes between 1 and 14 guests — so you're never lost in a crowd, and the balance of structured activity and free time is flexible to suit whatever you need from a weekend away.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a rural, tranquil Peak District setting - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) — vegetarian and vegan - Daily yoga classes (morning and evening) - Guided hike with qualified mountain guides - Packed lunch on hiking day - Experienced hosts to look after your every need - On-site parking

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (e.g., spa services) - Water sports on Carsington Water (e.g., sailing, SUP rental)