Is it for me?
What is included in the cost of my holiday?
What should I pack?
What will my week's schedule look like?
How do you select the venues for the weeks and how large are the groups?
Travelling alone?
Has in:spa won any awards?
What level(s) of yoga do you cater for?
What level(s) of fitness do you cater for?
What's the hiking like?
Golf opportunities?
Do I have to take part in everything?
What constitutes a 'typical group'?
Do I get to see anything of local interest?
What if I have special dietary requirements?
Will I starve?
Can't imagine a holiday without a glass of wine?
Will I lose weight?
How do the airport transfers work?
How do I keep in touch with home/the office?
What else do I need to know before coming away?
Would you like to organise your own private in:spa holiday?
Consumer Protection?
Can I offset the carbon emissions from my flights?
Will in:spa pay to offset my carbon emissions?
Does in:spa offset its carbon emissions?
Does in:spa undertake any charitable enterprises?
Do you offer specific fitness training holidays?
Other questions?
guest testimonials

Is it for me?
in:spa retreats are ideal for everyone who wants to spend time focusing on their own fitness and health and would like to benefit from the expertise of some of the best practitioners and teachers in the world. It's tailored to you because so much of your holiday is conducted on a one to one basis. The team will meet with you at the beginning of the week to discuss all aspects of your health and fitness, to ensure maximum benefits for you. And be with you throughout the day and evening and during all mealtimes, so the team is always looking after your needs and answering any questions you might have. By the end of the week we will have developed with you everything you need to continue the good work at home!
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If you aren't sure how to kick start a new healthy you, don't stress. Have an in:spa holiday.
Marie Claire

The in:spa week… has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It's been an utter privilege to take part. All the yoga and exercise and massage and naturopathy are fuel for transformation: but in the safest space possible. It's a chance to launch off; spread the wings. Thank you!
Lucinda Labes, Travel Editor, The Week

What is included in the cost of my holiday?
Our prices are all inclusive (except your flights) so there are no surprise bills at the end of the week. They include the following:

• 7 nights accommodation (with ensuite bathroom)
• all meals and beverages
• airport transfers with recommended flights
• all group physical activities - i.e. yoga classes, hiking, group circuits
• one on one nutrition consultation
• one on one personal training session
• 2 massages
• constant access to team members throughtout the day and evening

For a detailed list of prices go to our holidays

…lightly bronzed and exuding vitality, [we] float back to the airport with glowing skin, bag free eyes and the serenest of smiles. This isn't an exaggeration.
Harpers Spas
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What should I pack?
in:spa locations are hand picked to ensure that the weather is generally warm and dry. The evenings are generally warm too, but we recommend bringing something for the occasional cooler exception.

Dress is casual and informal for all meals. Whatever you feel comfortable in.

There are always beautiful swimming pools at in:spa venues, so be sure to bring what you need. Towels are, of course, provided. Most of our properties have tennis courts, so don't forget to double check and be sure to bring a racquet if you plan on making the most of it.

For yoga, hiking and personal training sessions you will need comfortable, flexible clothing such as a T shirt and track suit bottoms or any other exercise garb you are happy with. Of course you'll also need training shoes and walking / hiking boots. We also strongly recommend a hat or cap and a small back-pack for water, cameras, personal items etc.

The sun can get pretty hot at times, so most people hike in shorts and T shirts (with appropriate sun cream, of course) but you may like to bring light long sleeve shirts and light trousers if you don't want to expose too much skin. Don't forget that the sun is often cooler but stronger in the hills and mountains.

We will also give you a full check list of what to bring when you make your reservation, so you don't forget anything important!
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What will my week's schedule look like?
When you arrive at the venue, we will provide you with the group schedule as well as your personal schedule for the week, which will include all of your massages and one-to- one sessions with the team. As soon as we have received all of the health and fitness forms from the guests before each retreat, our team works together to build the perfect schedule to best suit the group of individuals on that specific week. We do not have a 'one size fits all' format that we apply to each week, but work to maximise the beauty of the grounds and surrounding countryside of each venue.

A typical day on an in:spa retreat is as follows:

07:00 wake up to freshly squeezed juices
07:30 outdoor yoga or a morning run
08:30 a good healthy buffet breakfast
09:30 hiking or cycling
12:30 nutritious buffet lunch
14:00 one on one sessions, massages and relaxation time
18:00 yoga or fitness training
20:00 light gourmet healthy dinner followed by relaxation time

Can you imagine a flawless spa holiday where every detail is tailored to maximise your experience? Where every aspect, from the location, treatments, therapists, trainers and food right down to the itinerary has been taken care of? … in:spa is offering just that.
Spa Magazine
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How do you select the venues for the weeks and how large are the groups?
Each of our venues has been carefully chosen for its combination of luxury, style and comfort combined with stunning grounds in beautiful, quiet countryside. It is a basic requirement that all venues have outdoor swimming pools and every bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. Typically our venues have 15 to 20 bedrooms, and so the number of guests for each week depends on the number of people who want to share a room, but we limit the group size to 30, so that there is maximum individual time with the experts for each guest.
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Travelling alone?
Many of our guests travel alone, and are looked after by our team of experts from the moment they arrive at the airport till we all say goodbye. The team is on hand to look after guests throughout the holiday and will make sure everyone feels at home and relaxed at all times. We have found that in:spa holidays attract a like-minded fun and friendly set of people, with firm friendships built during the week.
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Has in:spa won any awards?

Voted by Tatler Spa Guide in 2008 and 2009 as 'One of the 101 Best Spas in the World'

Voted one of The 100 Best Spas and nominated as 'Best for Detox' Harpers Spas Jan 04
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What level(s) of yoga do you cater for?
Yoga plays an important role at in:spa and our friendly, expert teachers will provide individual attention to all our in:spa guests. Before the holiday you will be asked to complete a health and fitness form, which includes a question regarding your level of yoga experience, and this will enable our teacher to prepare a set of classes most suitable for the standards of the group that week. Classes cater for all levels - from the nervous novice discovering yoga for the first time, to the more experienced. You will find that your flexibility and strength make dramatic progress during the week, whatever your level at the beginning.
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What level(s) of fitness do you cater for?
As with yoga, all levels of fitness are welcomed - from those seeing the week as a kick-start to a healthier lifestyle, to those with high fitness levels who want to up the intensity further. Completion of the health and fitness form before the retreat will enable our personal trainers to assess the fitness level of the group, and thereby build a fitness programme most suitable for the standards of the group for that week. Our trainers and hiking guides are experienced to cater for all standards, and we always have several hiking guides so that everyone can walk at their own pace during the hikes. Within the group activities our trainers expect different levels of fitness and give individual attention. Your one on one fitness session will provide you with the time to discuss your own fitness issues and goals to enable you to increase the effectiveness of your own training well after the week has ended.

If you’re looking for a more challenging health and fitness week, then in:spa intense may be just what you’re looking for. The holiday is just like a classic in:spa week, but simply more intense than usual. The hikes are more challenging, the circuit training sessions more demanding, and the personal training more intense. There are also a lot more optional ideas, such as morning fun runs and additional circuit training sessions.
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What's the hiking like?
With several guides on each hike, there's a pace and level for everyone. So everyone can enjoy breathtaking walks and be invigorated by the clean mountain air and the spectacular scenery.

Pictures from recent hikes:
view Atlas Mountains
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Golf opportunities?
If a week with in:spa wouldn't be complete without a round or two of golf, you need not be disappointed. There are some good courses near most of our venues. Do let us know when you book your in:spa retreat that you would like to play and we will arrange your holiday schedule accordingly. Please note that green fees and transport are an optional extra, not included within the otherwise all inclusive in:spa holiday.
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Do I have to take part in everything?
in:spa holidays are designed to provide maximum health and fitness benefits for all guests, so if you take part in all the classes, hikes and excursions you will get the best overall results. But you do not have to take part in everything. After all, it's your holiday. However, there is also plenty of quiet time when you can just relax by the pool or in your room. Here's what the Sunday Times Style Magazine recently said:

The thing about the in:spa experience is you get out what you put in, and if you take on board the experts' advice and tailor-made recommendations, you will end up feeling as I did - rejuvenated, energised, excited by exercise (a miracle!) and much, much healthier.

What constitutes a 'typical group'?
Obviously all weeks are different, however we have found that typically our groups have been mixed with a number of guests travelling on their own. Guests tend to span all age ranges. We have had guests from the UK, Europe, US and elsewhere, and we typically have a wide range of fitness levels on each week. What we have found is that all groups to date have been made up of fun, friendly, like-minded people who have quickly felt at ease with each other and made firm friendships during the week, and who all come to in:spa with a similar aim for the week - to focus on themselves and develop their own health and fitness levels, with a strong desire to learn as much as possible from the experts while they are on hand. The in:spa team constitutes a large percentage of the group and therefore can ensure that you will always feel well looked after. The fun factor is guaranteed.
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Do I get to see anything of local interest?
Of course. Our selected venues are beautiful, but naturally while on holiday we'd expect guests to want to visit areas of local interest. There is time for exploring most afternoons if you wish. We can help you organise a trip out to some of the 'must see' nearby destinations and taxi fares are generally pretty reasonable, but please note that it's not included in the cost of your trip.
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What if I have special dietary requirements?
The health and fitness profile form, which you'll complete before the holiday will provide you with the opportunity to tell us about any special dietary requirements that you have - be it vegetarian, vegan or other requirements/allergies. We cater for everyone. Our nutritionists work closely with our chefs to devise a menu suitable for all guests and that can be tailored to meet all needs, and in addition they work together to ensure the finest local ingredients are sourced for the fabulous gourmet cuisine.
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Will I starve?
We would like to quote from an article in House & Garden: The food is sensational, plentiful, home-grown and organic…
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Can't imagine a holiday without a glass of wine?
During the week our chef and nutritionist ensure that we avoid all substances which are hard on our system, including alcohol, and this combined with the relaxation and exercise is what leads to the feeling of euphoric wellbeing at the end of the week. On the final evening, however, we reward all the week’s hard work with a glass or two of wine. You will have worked hard and so more than deserve it. However - a warning - most guests feel so highly energised and healthy after their week that they often choose not to have it!
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Will I lose weight?
If weight loss is your main aim and you participate fully during the week, then weight loss and improved muscle tone will be one of the many benefits that you will notice. A wonderful amount of outdoor exercise combined with the carefully planned, nutritious detoxifying menu will inevitably lead to some weight loss, and guests who have monitored their intake and worked hard during the week have lost anything up to 5-7lbs, some even more!. There are obviously guests for whom weight loss is not the main focus, and if this is the case, then our team works with them to focus on their own goals - be it elevated aerobic fitness, or improved muscle tone or flexibility. There is always plenty of fruit as well as healthy snacks available for those who aren't monitoring their intake so carefully and need a top up in-between meals so you need never go hungry!

After declaring that 'if you're after a full mind / body transformation, look no further than in:spa', the Tatler (June 04) reviewer went on to say: 'in:spa guests are also likely to lose weight. I lost half a stone, and the week inspired such good habits that the weight continues to drop off. That's the diminishing return of nirvana.'
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How do the airport transfers work?
If you are travelling on one of the recommended flights, one or more of our team will be at the airport to meet the flight, waiting in the arrivals hall with a clear in:spa sign that you can't miss, so you'll immediately feel welcomed and meet other guests. We'll then take you all to the venue, where you'll be greeted by the rest of the team with a fresh juice or a cup of herbal tea. On the last day, we'll transport everyone back to the airport, allowing plenty of time for you to make your recommended flight and do any last minute shopping.
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How do I keep in touch with home/the office?
If you can't let your mind be fully immersed in your in:spa holiday because of unavoidable pressures back home or in the office, don't worry. All in:spa properties have reasonable mobile phone reception. However, for your sake, we'd advise you to leave as many stresses back home as you can - this is a unique chance for a wonderfully selfish week, and we want you to spend as much of the time as you can focusing on yourself and your own wellbeing, enjoying maximum time for reflection and relaxation.
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What else do I need to know before coming away?
After you have booked your in:spa retreat we'll email you with a detailed list of things to consider before your time away, such as travel insurance, contact details and address of the venue, recommended flights (which we can advise at time of booking), temperatures to expect while away, recommended clothing and footwear, currency details and passport/visa requirements if any. We will ask you to complete our health and fitness profile form. You can call us any time on 0845 458 0723 if you have any unresolved questions in advance of your trip. We’re always happy to help.
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Would you like to organise your own private in:spa holiday?
We can tailor a private or corporate in:spa retreat for you at one of our properties, or at yours. See: bespoke.

Consumer Protection?
In order for your holiday to be protected, all bookings made through us must include flights booked by us. These packages are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6412. ATOL protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the UK. Click on the ATOL logo if you want to know more.

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Can I offset the carbon emissions from my flights?
You certainly can, and we'd love it if you did! We use Climate Care to calculate the carbon emissions for flights to and from our various destinations. The offset costs for return recommended flights to all our destinations are less than £5. If you'd like to see how Climate Care use their funds to reduce the world's carbon footprint, please see www.climatecare.org
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Does in:spa offset its carbon emissions?
Yes, absolutely. We offset 100% of our carbon emissions from the flights taken by the teams for each retreat, travel to and from our venues by car, and all our office emissions (which we keep as low as possible anyway). We believe it is important for our business to be carbon neutral.
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Does in:spa undertake any charitable enterprises?
Not directly, but we do pay several thousand pounds every year to the Global Diversity Foundation to help fund the promotion of the richness of local cultures and their environments around the world. For further information about GDF, please see www.globaldiversity.org.uk
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Do you offer specific fitness training holidays?
Our parent company, The Healthy Holiday Company Ltd, also owns fitscape. fitscape fitness holidays are ideal for those specifically looking for fitness training holidays, with prices starting at £1,325 per person (all inclusive) for 7 nights. Please see fitscape for more info.
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Other questions?
Please email us or call us with any other questions you might have regarding the content of the week or locations. Please click here with your query, or ask us to call you back, or call 0845 458 0723. We would be very happy to talk to you.
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guest testimonials
I had a wonderful week and really benefited from the enthusiasm of the team. Definitely a holiday to rejuvenate the mind and body in a fun, non-pressurised way, covering every individual's needs.

If you have never been to a health retreat and are thinking of going then this is the one - you'll never want to go to anywhere else.

I was exhausted and hugely stressed when I arrived to be met at the airport by a group of smiling faces.....the team spent the following seven days nurturing, encouraging, advising us all and at the end I didn't want to leave.....I arrived home feeling better than I have done for years and everyone mentioned how different I looked....even my teenage boys mentioned the word "stunnin"! Miracle!

The encouragement and enthusiasm of the team was fantastic.

I haven't had as much energy or felt as good for years and the whole week was a great kick start to making the fundamental changes. The staff were incredible - all experts in their own fields and they made the week so much fun. The food was incredible - never once felt like I was being deprived of anything. Came back feeling refreshed, re-energised and wanting to go straight back on another retreat ...which I have already booked!

Came home a new woman, feeling fitter and healthier than I had in a long time. The encouragement and enthusiasm of the team was fantastic and encouraged me to achieve levels that I didn't think I could reach.

A week of no wheat, no dairy, no caffeine, no salt, no pepper, no alcohol ....turned out to be heaven.

If you want to turnaround and/or improve the quality of all areas of your life then In-spa has all the answers.

This is the perfect way to challenge your fitness levels or kick-start turning over a new leaf. Put your heart into it you'll be amazed at what you've achieved in a week.

Thank you again. As you all know now, this trip was a big catalyst for me in changing my professional focus, my entire career orientation. I don't think you can have much more of an impact on someone...

in:spa retreat has brought about a fundamental change for the better in my life.

I thought my holiday would be good but I was unprepared for how brilliant I would feel by the end of the week and how sad I'd feel on the Saturday morning saying goodbye to the friends I'd made during the week. I'm definitely coming back!

A brilliant week. If you need a real boost to your health and fitness and a kick start, this is the week to do. I came back a different person and I am still following what I was taught.

The mixture of a beautiful, warm venue with a professional but friendly team and a strict detox diet left me feeling totally relaxed and healthy.
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