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Fitness Retreat

Dates and location

11-13 September 2026

2-night Retreat held at the idyllic Brathay Hall in Ambleside, Lake District.

£440*

* based on a shared en-suite twin room.

It’s time to open your mind and body, and push yourself on this action packed weekend of strength and stamina.

This weekend away in The Lakes will push you to your exercise and fitness limits with plenty of fun thrown in too!

The agenda for the weekend is optional, with the invitation to join in with as little or as much as you wish.

What’s On Offer

An invitation to spend a weekend in the glorious Lake District, at a beautiful venue and focus on your wellbeing. With the summer coming to an end the views will be sensational.

With 8-10 events to participate in, from restorative yoga, Pilates, runs, outdoor fitness and Strength sessions.

You can choose to participate in as many of the classes as you wish too.

With a mindful guided walk during your stay – to soak up the glorious views of the fells and Lake Windermere. You can choose your pace on this weekend away.

You will stay in comfortable bedrooms surrounded by the peaceful and expansive grounds of the estate at the head of Lake Windermere, this retreat will give you the opportunity to exercise in the most beautiful location.

We will stay at Brathay Hall in Ambleside, The Lake District. Brathay Hall is situated in 360 acres of woodland right on the shores of the lake.

It’s a peaceful and idyllic spot with stunning views of Lake Windermere.

Here you have space to reconnect with yourself as well as with nature and the chance to soak up amazing mountain and lake views.

The Lake District has been awarded Unesco World Heritage status, in recognition of its beauty and breath-taking landscape, and is home to England’s largest natural lake – Windermere – and its highest mountain – Scafell Pike.

Ambleside is on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. It’s a charming town with pubs, bars, fabulous restaurants and independent shops.

Classes & Sessions

There will be around 8 classes with our trained personal trainer over the course of the weekend. You will be instructed and supported during all classes. Our morning sessions start early with a run or guided walk. A full programme of exercise activities will run throughout Saturday and Sunday morning too. We open our weekend with a restorative yoga session to settle you into your weekend get away.

Reiki

Individual reiki healing sessions will be available throughout the weekend (bookable and payable upon arrival).

Providing you with an opportunity to explore where imbalances lie within the body.

Any imbalances will be corrected and you will learn how to keep your chakra system open and aligned.

Sport's Massage

Sport's massage sessions will be available throughout the weekend (bookable and payable upon arrival).

Helping you to physically unwind and step out of the weekend feeling restored.

Suitability

Classes:

You don’t need to be super fit to attend this retreat. You can choose to participate in as many or as few of the classes you wish.

The guided walk:

The walk takes around an hour to ninety minutes. With time for sitting and taking in the view. Of course to find the view, it means there’s an up hill element. Suitable footwear will be needed but a high level of fitness is not required.

Wild swimming:

With direct access to Lake Windermere, we will be facilitating a wild swim if the weather is kind and the lake is not too cold. If you prefer your ‘wild swim” to be something as simple as a paddle or a dip or even water gazing from the shore and enjoying the view – that’s absolutely fine.

The agenda for the weekend is optional, with the invitation to join in with as little or as much as you wish. All we ask is that you do what serves you best.

Room Choices

All bedrooms are en-suite and overlook the grounds, Lake Windermere, the woods, or towards the fells that sit as an impressive backdrop.

All rooms have:

Free wifi
A flat screen TV
A fridge
Tea & coffee making facilities

Superior rooms in the Scafell Lodges offer views across the estate to the Lakeland fells and boast luxurious en-suite rooms with a lounge area & a flat screen TV.

With full-height windows and modern interiors, they offer a light and airy space to relax and soak in the stunning views (upgrade costs apply).

The single en-suites provide your own private space to retreat to at the end of the day.

Meals

On both mornings breakfast is a continental buffet with plenty of fresh coffee and fruit juices.

Lunch is also provided on Saturday.

We’ll be having these meals in a lovely glass-fronted dining area with views overlooking the lake.

Evening meals are quite the delight.

We use an external caterer for a slumber party style buffet and on one of the evenings we take our guests out to a local restaurant for a lovely dinner.

All the food and soft drinks are included in your stay. Should you wish to enjoy a drink on the evening, there is a bar at the venue with a beautiful open fire to relax in-front of.

Timings

You are welcome to arrive any time on the Friday from 3:30pm.

The last session will be after breakfast on Sunday.

Our programme normally starts at 5:30pm on Friday night.

Transport & Parking

There is plenty of parking available on site if you intend to come by car. E-charging points included.

If arriving by public transport, the nearest train station is Windermere, then either a taxi to the venue or a bus to Ambleside.

Four Legged Friends

Well behaved dogs are welcome on retreat. But not to the classes sorry. Doggies come with a surcharge of £20 per night.

All dietary requirements are catered for, simply advise of any intolerances or dietary requirements upon booking.

How to book?

Simply email, phone or message and secure your place on this retreat with a £75 deposit.

You can choose to pay the balance monthly or pay the balance of £365 in full on 24 July 2026.

Fitness & Wellbeing Weekend - Autumn Arrival Strength & Fitness Retreat

11-13 September 2026
Ambleside, The Lake District

£440*

Single en-suite rooms are available for a supplement of £80
2 nights’ accommodation in your chosen en-suite room
8 fitness classes including kettlebells, outdoor fitness, strength, yoga & Pilates
Mindful walking
Running
Wild swimming
Full board
Use of the facilities, including a licensed bar; a private jetty; vast grounds & stunning lakeside views
Free parking