Fresh air & gentle movement
Fell walks with time to stop for the view, and Pilates to help you find your own pace. Walking routes and timings will suit the conditions.
A WOMEN’S WELLBEING WEEKEND
OFF DUTY
A little room to breathe.
A whole weekend to yourself.
27–29 NOVEMBER 2026 · BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
Explore the weekend ↓THE LAKE DISTRICT, AT YOUR OWN PACE
TWO NIGHTS. EIGHT ROOMS. TIME FOR YOU.
Christmas has a project manager.
This November, she’s clocking off.
No lists. No logistics. No one asking where the Sellotape is.
OFF DUTY is a women’s wellbeing weekend at Ouse Bridge House, our eight-bedroom retreat house beside Bassenthwaite Lake, with fells out the front and open meadows behind.
Arrive on Friday, put your bag down and know that, until Sunday, someone else has thought things through. Dinner is being made. The weekend is planned. And there’s time to enjoy it.
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November 2026
THE WEEKEND, TAKEN CARE OF
Less rushing.
More being here.
Walk in the fells. Ease into Pilates. Take time for contrast therapy. Eat proper homemade food and enjoy conversations that don’t have to fit between everything else.
Warmth & room to pause
Enjoy contrast therapy with our external provider. Between activities, there’s space to read, rest or simply enjoy the setting.
Good food, something to take home
Two homemade dinners, two breakfasts and one packed lunch, prepared by your hosts. Our practical, no-nonsense nutrition workshop offers useful ideas to take into everyday life.
Join in with everything, or take some time to yourself. Both count.
OUSE BRIDGE HOUSE · DUBWATH
A PERSONAL WELCOME
A beautiful place.
A warm welcome.
We’re Ben and Virginia, your hosts for the weekend. We’ll cook for you, organise the programme and take care of the details, so you can settle in and switch off.
Ouse Bridge House is an eight-bedroom retreat venue beside Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick. Small enough to feel personal, with space to find a quiet moment of your own.
Discover your room ↗EIGHT BEDROOMS. ONE SHARED ESCAPE.
Come solo.
Bring a friend.
Bring a group.
There are four double bedrooms and four rooms that can be arranged as doubles or twins. Choose your own space, share with a friend, or gather a group for a weekend together. With only eight rooms, ask us about availability for your group before booking.
Photographs show a selection of bedrooms. Room styles vary; your room, bathroom arrangements and any access requirements will be confirmed before booking.
OFF DUTY · 27–29 NOVEMBER
Your weekend.
All this included.
- Two nights at Ouse Bridge House
- Two homemade dinners
- Two breakfasts and one packed lunch
- Fell walking and Pilates
- A practical nutrition workshop
- Contrast therapy
- Time to rest, read and enjoy the company
Share with a friend
Twin room · per person
£998 for two
A room to yourself
Sole occupancy · per person
Guide prices for the two-night retreat. Final programme timings, room allocation and booking terms will be confirmed before payment. Contrast therapy takes place off-site with an external provider.
Enquire about OFF DUTY ↗Eight rooms · Availability confirmed on enquiry
THE RHYTHM OF THE WEEKEND
Arrive.
Exhale.
Stay a while.
A relaxed outline for 27–29 November. We’ll share the final activity timings before booking.
Put the bags down.
Arrive, unpack and meet your hosts. A homemade evening meal and time to settle into a slower pace.
A day with room in it.
Start with breakfast, take a packed lunch out with you, and come back to a homemade dinner. Across the weekend, enjoy fresh air, Pilates, our nutrition workshop and contrast therapy, with time to pause between activities.
Take a little calm home.
A gentle start, breakfast and time to reflect before heading home. No need to rush the last coffee.
BEFORE DECEMBER FILLS UP
Christmas can have December.
This weekend is yours.
OUR CORNER OF THE LAKES
Lake District
wellbeing retreats.
Ouse Bridge House is a personally hosted health, wellbeing and fitness retreat venue in Dubwath, beside Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick and Cockermouth. We no longer operate as a traditional B&B.
OFF DUTY is our featured women’s weekend. We’re also planning monthly retreats for 2027, with future dates and programmes announced as they are confirmed.
Women’s wellbeing
Rest, walking, nourishing meals and supportive movement. Our women’s offering is especially aimed at women aged 35+, welcoming solo guests, friends and groups.
Fitness & mixed retreats
Future programmes for individuals, friends and partners, bringing together outdoor movement, supportive training and recovery time. Requirements will be explained for each retreat.
Teams & retreat groups
Ask about a structured wellbeing retreat for your team or group. We discuss your needs, programme, dates and price individually.
Food & nutrition
Ben and Virginia prepare the retreat meals. OFF DUTY includes two dinners, two breakfasts, one packed lunch and a practical nutrition workshop. Tell us about allergies and dietary requirements before booking so we can confirm what we can provide.
Where to find us
Ouse Bridge House
Bassenthwaite Lake, Dubwath
Cumbria, CA13 9YD · United Kingdom
Planning your visit
Talk to us about travel plans, room options or access needs before booking. We’ll help you understand whether the retreat is the right fit.
Talk to your hosts ↗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, friends and groups. 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. Come solo, bring a friend, or bring a group. Ask about a room to yourself, share a twin with a friend, or enquire about rooms for your group. Four of the eight bedrooms can be arranged as twins; your room and bathroom arrangements will be confirmed before booking.
Can I come with my partner?
OFF DUTY on 27–29 November 2026 is a women’s wellbeing weekend. Mixed retreats welcoming partners are planned for the future; ask us about suitable dates.
What does OFF DUTY cost?
Guide prices for the two-night OFF DUTY retreat are £499 per person sharing a twin room (£998 for two), or £599 for sole occupancy. Two nights, two dinners, two breakfasts, one packed lunch, the hosted programme, Pilates, the nutrition workshop and contrast therapy are included. Final room allocation and booking terms will be confirmed before payment.
Are Pilates, the nutrition workshop and contrast therapy included?
Yes. Pilates, a practical nutrition workshop and contrast therapy are included in the OFF DUTY retreat price. Contrast therapy takes place off-site with an external provider. The programme also includes fell walking, with routes and timing dependent on conditions. Swimming is not an advertised inclusion.
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.
Do I have to join every activity?
No. Join the programme or take time to yourself. OFF DUTY includes space to rest, read and enjoy the setting; participation in activities is optional.
YOUR WEEKEND STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Let us take care
of the details.
Ask us about OFF DUTY, the programme and room options.
Come solo, bring a friend, or tell us about your group.
Enquiries only. A call does not reserve a room or take payment.