29–31 JANUARY 2027 · TWO-NIGHT FITNESS RETREAT
THE
FITNESS EDIT
Train differently. Feel stronger.
Discover what you're capable of.
A weekend of strength training, outdoor fitness, Pilates, fell walking, expert nutrition advice and recovery in the heart of the Lake District.
Ask about rooms & booking ↗See the itinerary ↓COACHED MOVEMENT. PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE. TIME TO RECOVER.
Try a different way to train.
Take useful ideas home.
Practise strength and conditioning with coaching, take your training into the fells and learn how to fuel exercise and recovery. Between sessions, enjoy homemade food and time with the group, with space on Saturday to rest.
Come solo, bring a friend or come as a group. Training sessions offer options for different fitness levels, including power walking, jogging or running in Sunday’s outdoor session.
THE COMPLETE WEEKEND
Your training.
Your meals.
Your room.
- Two nights at Ouse Bridge House
- Coached strength and conditioning, core training and outdoor fitness
- Pilates for strength, stability and mobility
- Guided fell walk with a packed lunch
- Practical nutrition workshop: protein, energy, recovery and healthy habits
- Guided breathing and stretching
- Contrast therapy, including sauna and optional cold water
- Two homemade two-course dinners, two breakfasts and one packed lunch
Share a room
Per person, sharing with someone you know.
£998 total for two people.
A room to yourself
Per person, single occupancy.
£150 non-refundable deposit per person.
The remaining balance is due on 29 December 2026, one month before arrival: £349 per person sharing or £449 single occupancy.
We confirm availability, room arrangements and booking details with you before taking payment. Contact us about payment arrangements for bookings after the balance deadline.
Ask about your room ↗FRIDAY 29 — SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2027
Three days.
A different routine.
Arrive between 3pm and 4:30pm on Friday. Departure is between 12:30pm and 1pm on Sunday. Here’s the programme for your weekend.
Friday 29 January — Move & Connect
- Arrival & Welcome Refreshments
Arrive, enjoy homemade refreshments and settle into your room.
- Welcome & Introductions
Meet your hosts and fellow guests, discuss fitness goals and the weekend ahead.
- Pilates: Strength, Stability & Mobility
A 45-minute session to improve mobility, stability and body awareness.
- Welcome Drinks
Relax and socialise with fellow guests.
- Homemade Two-Course Dinner
Delicious, nutritious food prepared using fresh ingredients.
Saturday 30 January — Strength, Endurance & Recovery
- Breakfast
A nourishing breakfast to start the day.
- Strength & Conditioning
60-minute coached workout incorporating resistance training, functional movements and fitness challenges. Adapted to all abilities.
- Refreshments & Recovery
Time to rest and refuel.
- Guided Lake District Fell Walk
Approximately two hours exploring the beautiful countryside, with a packed lunch.
- Free Time
Relax, shower or explore the surroundings.
- Nutrition for Fitness & Wellbeing
Practical workshop on fuelling exercise, protein, energy, recovery and healthy habits.
- Core Strength Express
A focused 20-minute session targeting core strength, stability and control.
- Rest, Reset & Recharge
Guided breathing and stretching to wind down after the day’s activities.
- Homemade Two-Course Dinner
Enjoy a nutritious meal and relaxed evening together.
Sunday 31 January — Cardio Challenge & Recharge
- Light Breakfast
Fuel up for the morning's activities.
- Fell Fitness: Interval Challenge
40–45 minutes of outdoor cardiovascular training, incorporating hill intervals, power walking, jogging or running. Suitable for different fitness levels.
- Refreshments & Showers
Time to refuel, shower and change.
- Contrast Therapy Experience
A sauna and optional cold-water experience in beautiful Lake District surroundings.
- Farewells & Departure
Head home feeling energised, motivated and inspired.
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.
YOUR HOSTS
Ben & Virginia.
The details, taken care of.
We lead the retreat programme, prepare your meals and welcome you to Ouse Bridge House. Contrast therapy is delivered with an external provider.
Bring your questions about training, nutrition or the weekend itself. Tell us about dietary or access requirements before booking so we can discuss what you need.
Ouse Bridge House is in Dubwath, beside Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick and Cockermouth. The house has eight bedrooms, with four rooms that can be arranged as doubles or twins.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
The useful
details.
When is The Fitness Edit?
The Fitness Edit runs from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 January 2027 at Ouse Bridge House. Arrival is 3–4:30pm on Friday and departure is 12:30–1pm on Sunday.
What does the retreat cost?
The two-night retreat costs £499 per person sharing (£998 for two people in one room), or £599 per person for single occupancy. The listed activities, two dinners, two breakfasts and one packed lunch are included.
How do the deposit and balance work?
The deposit is £150 per person and is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due one month before arrival, on 29 December 2026: £349 per person sharing or £449 for single occupancy. We confirm room availability and booking details personally before taking payment. For bookings after the balance deadline, contact us to confirm payment arrangements.
Do I need to be very fit?
Strength and conditioning sessions offer options for different abilities. Sunday’s outdoor fitness includes power walking, jogging or running. Tell us about your experience and any access or participation requirements before booking so we can discuss whether the programme is suitable.
Can I come solo, with a friend or as a group?
Yes. There are eight bedrooms: four doubles and four rooms that can be doubles or twins. Choose single occupancy or share with someone you know. Ask us about rooms for your group; availability is confirmed personally.
Is cold water compulsory?
No. The contrast therapy experience includes sauna, with cold water optional.
Can I give the retreat as a Christmas present?
Ask us about a gift booking before paying. We will confirm the dates, room availability and recipient details with you. Please check that the recipient can attend 29–31 January 2027.
Can you cater for dietary or access requirements?
Please discuss allergies, dietary requirements and access needs with Ben and Virginia before booking so we can confirm what is possible. Room and bathroom arrangements are confirmed personally.
THE FITNESS EDIT · 29–31 JANUARY 2027
Let’s find
your room.
- 1. Tell us who’s coming.
Ask about sharing, single occupancy or rooms for your group. - 2. We confirm the details.
Ben or Virginia will discuss availability, the programme and your room. - 3. Secure your place.
Once we confirm your booking details, the deposit is £150 per person. The balance is due 29 December 2026.
Enquiring does not reserve a room or take payment.
Prefer to speak to us? Call 07989 949226. You can also email [email protected] or [email protected].