01 / OUTSIDETake the scenic route.
Make time for the landscape around Bassenthwaite Lake. Planned walks will be matched to each retreat’s focus and conditions.
WELLBEING RETREATS · BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
A little room
to breathe.
Health, wellbeing and fitness retreats beside Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick. A personally hosted Lake District escape for movement, nourishing food, reflection and rest.
Explore the November retreat ↗Hosted by Ben & Virginia · Dubwath, near Keswick
Pause.
Move.
Reconnect.
Move.
Reconnect.
Eight bedroomsDubwath · Near KeswickHosted by Ben & VirginiaCome solo or with a friend
OUSE BRIDGE HOUSE, AT A GLANCE
What kind of
retreat is this?
A small retreat venue with a personal welcome.
Ouse Bridge House is a health, wellbeing and fitness retreat venue in Dubwath, beside Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick in the Lake District. Ben and Virginia host the retreats, prepare the meals and lead the programme, with any off-site contrast therapy provided separately.
The house has eight bedrooms: four doubles and four rooms that can be doubles or twins. It is no longer a traditional B&B. Our focus is structured retreat experiences for individuals, friends, groups and corporate teams.
Our women’s wellbeing offering is especially aimed at women aged 35+, with mixed retreats for individuals, friends and partners also in planning. Each retreat page or programme will explain who it is for and what is included.
YOUR PRE-CHRISTMAS PAUSE
The Pre-Christmas
Reset.
Before the rush, come back to you. A small-group women’s wellbeing weekend, personally hosted by Ben and Virginia. Come on your own or bring a friend.
Friday 27–Sunday 29 November 2026
You don’t need another busy weekend. This one is about making space: a walk, a shared meal, a gentle session and time to sit with a coffee without looking at the clock.
- Two nights at Ouse Bridge House
- Nourishing meals prepared by your hosts
- Gentle movement, time outdoors and reflection
- Space to rest, read and enjoy the company
Proposed programme. Off-site contrast therapy would be an optional extra, with its price and availability confirmed separately.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF WEEKEND
Less rushing.
More being here.
A walk without watching the clock. A meal you can linger over. A chance to put yourself back on the list.
Ouse Bridge House is beginning a new chapter as a retreat venue. The November retreat brings together movement, time outdoors, nourishing food and space to reflect, in a small-group setting near Keswick.
Ben and Virginia will host, prepare the meals and lead the retreat programme. The weekend is being shaped to leave room for rest as well as activity.
01 / OUTSIDE
02 / TOGETHERGood food. Easy company.
Shared meals and unhurried conversation are at the heart of the experience we’re creating.
03 / YOURSELFFind your own pace.
Gentle movement, reflection and free time, with the programme and activity requirements explained before you book.
THE HOUSE & ITS SETTING
A new chapter.
A beautiful place
to begin.
Eight bedrooms. One shared escape.
Set in Dubwath, beside Bassenthwaite Lake and near Keswick, Ouse Bridge House is moving from traditional B&B stays to hosted retreat experiences.
There are four double rooms and four rooms that can be arranged as doubles or twins. Come with a friend, share a double with your partner on a suitable retreat, or ask about a room to yourself.
- YOUR OWN SPACE
- Sole occupancy options
- BETTER TOGETHER
- Double or twin arrangements
- OUR CORNER OF THE LAKES
- Dubwath · Bassenthwaite · Near Keswick
Room allocation, bathroom arrangements and access requirements will be confirmed individually before booking.
A LOOK INSIDE
Your space to unwind.
Three of the house’s bedrooms. Room styles and layouts vary; your room will be confirmed before booking.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
Find your kind
of escape.
After the November weekend, we’re planning a monthly series. Future dates and programmes will be announced as they are confirmed.
WOMEN’S WELLBEING · IN PLANNING
Time for You
A women-only weekend built around rest, walking, nourishing meals and supportive movement. Come on your own or with a friend.
Ask about women’s retreats ↗MIXED GROUPS · IN PLANNING
Fresh Air & Fresh Perspective
Time outdoors and space to reconnect. A planned option for individual guests, friends and partners, with double and twin rooms.
Ask about mixed retreats ↗FOR TEAMS & RETREAT LEADERS
Bring your people together.
Talk to us about a structured wellbeing retreat for your team or group.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Retreats shaped
around you.
Our main retreat themes. Activities and dates are confirmed for each programme, so you can choose the right pace and company.
Health & wellbeing retreats
Time to pause and reconnect through gentle movement, fresh air, shared meals and reflection. The 27–29 November women’s retreat is our next featured weekend.
Fitness retreats
Our planned fitness-focused retreats bring together supportive training, outdoor movement, fell walking and recovery time. Fitness requirements and any specialist activities will be explained before booking.
Corporate wellbeing retreats
Ask about a structured retreat for your team, with space for reflection, movement, connection and shared meals. Programmes are discussed around your group’s needs; dates and prices are quoted individually.
NUTRITION & DINING
Who prepares the food?
Ben and Virginia prepare the retreat meals. Shared dining is part of the weekend: nourishing food, time to linger and conversation around the table.
Nutrition workshops are a possible part of future programmes, rather than an inclusion in every retreat. Tell us about allergies and dietary requirements before booking so we can confirm what we can provide.
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE LOCATION
Where will
you find us?
Dubwath, beside Bassenthwaite Lake.
Ouse Bridge House is in Dubwath, near Keswick and Cockermouth in Cumbria’s Lake District. It is a base for time outdoors, with fell walking and local attractions forming part of selected retreat programmes.
Ouse Bridge HouseBassenthwaite Lake, Dubwath
Cumbria, CA13 9YD
United Kingdom
Call 07989 949226 to discuss the retreat, travel plans or access needs before booking.
View Ouse Bridge House on the map ↗
A TASTE OF THE RHYTHM
Arrive.
Exhale.
Stay a while.
The proposed rhythm for 27–29 November.
Final timings and activities will be confirmed before booking.
Settle into a slower pace.
Arrive, unpack and meet your hosts. Ease into the weekend with a shared evening meal and time to settle.
A day with room in it.
Movement, a walk, good food and a generous pause. The balance of activities will depend on the retreat you choose.
Take a little calm home.
A gentle start, breakfast and time to reflect before heading home. This retreat runs from Friday to Sunday.
BEFORE YOU JOIN US
A few things
you might wonder.
What is Ouse Bridge House?
Ouse Bridge House is a personally hosted health, wellbeing and fitness retreat venue beside Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick. Ben and Virginia host the retreats, prepare the meals and lead the programme. The house no longer operates as a traditional B&B.
Where is Ouse Bridge House located?
Ouse Bridge House is at Bassenthwaite Lake, Dubwath, Cumbria, CA13 9YD, near Keswick and Cockermouth in the Lake District.
Who are the retreats for?
Our women’s wellbeing offering is especially aimed at women aged 35+, including solo guests and friends. Mixed retreats for individuals, friends and partners are in planning. Corporate teams can enquire about a tailored structured retreat. Each programme confirms its intended guests.
How many bedrooms are there?
There are eight bedrooms: four doubles and four rooms that can be arranged as doubles or twins. Sharing and sole occupancy depend on the retreat and availability. Room and bathroom arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Do you offer corporate wellbeing retreats?
We welcome enquiries about structured wellbeing retreats for corporate teams. We discuss the group’s needs, programme, dates and price individually; there is no fixed corporate package currently advertised.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. The November retreat welcomes solo guests. Ask about a room to yourself or a twin-sharing place; room arrangements will be agreed before you book.
Can I come with my partner?
The November draft is a women’s wellbeing weekend. Mixed retreats welcoming partners are planned for the future; ask us about suitable dates.
What does a weekend cost?
The proposed November prices are £499 per person sharing a twin room (£998 for two) or £599 for sole occupancy. These cover two nights, meals and the hosted programme. Optional off-site contrast therapy would cost extra. Final inclusions and payment terms will be confirmed before booking.
Will there be swimming, Pilates or a sauna?
The final activity programme is still being agreed. Off-site contrast therapy would be an optional extra, delivered by an external provider. Any Pilates or guided swimming will be described explicitly before booking. There is no on-site spa.
Can you accommodate dietary or access requirements?
Please discuss your requirements with us before booking so we can confirm what is possible for your room and chosen programme.
Can I book a B&B stay or a party?
The house is no longer operating as a traditional B&B. The new focus is structured wellbeing retreats, rather than hen parties, family parties or general party hire.
ASK ABOUT NOVEMBER OR A FUTURE RETREAT
Make a little
space for you.
Tell us which retreat interests you, who you’re coming with,
and whether you’d prefer a shared room or your own space.
Enquiries only · A call does not reserve a room or take payment.