rested : restore
11 - 13 november 2026
cotswolds - uk
Step away from the working week.
Return feeling rested.
As autumn settles in, we invite you to press pause and escape to the Cotswolds for three days dedicated to slowing down, reconnecting and restoring your energy.
rested:restore is our founding reformer Pilates retreat, a midweek pause designed for women who are craving gentle movement, restoration and connection. With just eight guests, our retreats are intentionally small, creating a welcoming atmosphere where meaningful conversations, quiet moments and genuine connection unfold naturally.
From Wednesday to Friday, you’ll leave behind the pace of everyday life and embrace a slower rhythm. Begin your mornings with uplifting reformer Pilates, spend time journalling and in nature, gather around the table for nourishing meals or simply soak in the hot tub.
There is no pressure to be productive here. No expectation to keep up.
Whether you’re looking for time to yourself, hoping to meet like minded women or simply needing a reset, we’ve created a space where you can arrive exactly as you are.
your retreat experience
Every element of rested:restore has been thoughtfully curated to help you step away from the working week, combining uplifting reformer Pilates, nourishing food, meaningful connection and plenty of time to simply rest.
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Move, strengthen and reconnect with your body through welcoming reformer Pilates sessions led by Steph at Core Connections - a beautiful offsite studio with countryside views. Just a short drive from our retreat home, we’ll travel there together, giving you the opportunity to enjoy uplifting movement before returning to the slower pace of the retreat house. Suitable for all levels, each class is designed to leave you feeling energised, supported and confident, whether it’s your first time on a reformer or you’re a regular.
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Nethercote Bridge Cottage is our retreat home, where we’ll eat, unwind, connect and rest. Throughout the retreat we’ll also venture out together to Core Connections a beautiful reformer Pilates studio with stunning countryside views and experience the wood fired sauna and cold plunge overlooking the countryside at Scenic Sauna.
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We believe rest should feel joyful, and food is a part of that. Expect colourful vegetarian meals, seasonal ingredients and relaxed dinners gathered around the table. There’ll be fresh coffee, homemade treats, and if you’d like, a glass of wine or two with dinner.
This is not a detox retreat, as we believe balance is part of feeling rested.
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The retreat has been designed with rest at its heart. Slow down with time in the hot tub, cosy corners and peaceful surroundings at our retreat home. We’ll also visit Scenic Sauna, a beautiful nearby wood-fired sauna and cold plunge, offering the perfect opportunity to embrace the season and leave feeling refreshed.
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Take time to reflect through guided journaling, creative workshops and meaningful conversations. All activities are an invitation; there is no pressure to join or share. These sessions simply create space to reconnect with yourself and like-minded women.
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Alongside reformer Pilates, you have the option to enjoy gentle movement designed to help you slow down and reconnect. Expect mindful walks, guided freeform dance, and moments of movement that leave you feeling grounded and reconnected.
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If the weather allows we will spend time outdoors exploring the countryside, breathing fresh air and reconnecting with nature.
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As the day draws to a close, settle into slower evenings around the fire pit, in the hot tub under the stars or beside the log burner. Expect relaxed conversations, laughter and the kind of evenings you wish could last a little longer.
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Perhaps the most important part of the retreat. There is space in every day to rest however feels right for you, read a book, take an afternoon nap, enjoy a quiet coffee, soak in the hot tub or simply do nothing at all.
a taste of your retreat
Every rested: retreat is intentionally fluid. The timings and activities below are an example of how your three days might unfold.
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Arrive at our countryside retreat and settle into your room before meeting the rest of the group over a welcome drink. We’ll gather for a welcome circle, sharing intentions for the days ahead before sitting down to our first nourishing dinner together. As evening falls, enjoy a relaxed soak in the hot tub, cosy conversations around the fire pit or log burner, and gentle journaling as you begin to slow down.
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Wake slowly with tea or coffee before heading out for a gentle countryside walk. After breakfast, we’ll travel together to our beautiful reformer Pilates studio for an uplifting session before returning to the retreat house for lunch. The afternoon invites creativity and connection through a guided creative workshop, followed by a delicious shared dinner. We’ll end the day with gentle guided movement, plenty of time to relax in the hot tub and another cosy evening under the stars or beside the fire.
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We’ll enjoy one final breakfast together before returning to the reformer Pilates studio for our closing session. From there, we’ll visit the on-site sauna and cold plunge overlooking the countryside before gathering for our closing circle, reflecting on the days we’ve shared before saying our goodbyes and heading home feeling rested, connected and restored.
rooms
Whether you are joining us solo or sharing the experience with a friend, the rooms are designed to feel like a peaceful escape. Every room has been thoughtfully prepared so you can settle in, switch off, and make yourself completely at home.
From £445 per person when sharing with a friend
From £495 per person when sharing with a friend
Located just steps away from the main house in the peaceful, modern annexe with underfloor heating. Features two single beds and ensuite facilities. Available as Sole Occupancy or Share with a Friend.
Sharing with a friend? £495 per person. One booking reserves the room for both guests
Solo occupancy £660
From £495 per person when sharing with a friend
A premium, spacious double room located in the main cottage with a spacious en-suite. Available as Single Occupancy or Share with a Friend.
Sharing with a friend? £550 per person. One booking reserves the room for both guests.
Solo occupancy £765
From £550 per person when sharing with a friend
Located just steps away from the main house in the peaceful, modern annexe with underfloor heating and ensuite. Available for Solo occupancy or Share with a Friend.
Sharing with a friend? £495 per person. One booking reserves the whole room for both guests.
Solo occupancy £660
A charming heritage double room in the main cottage with shared bathroom. Available as Single or Share with a Friend
Sharing with a friend? £445 per person. One booking reserves the room for both guests.
Solo Occupancy £560
who is rested: for
The retreat is for women who are ready to step away from the working week and make space for themselves.
Whether you’re feeling busy, burnt out, craving connection or simply in need of a reset, we’ve created a space where you can slow down, breathe deeply and return home feeling restored.
Come exactly as you are. Whether you’re arriving solo or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed into a small, supportive group where there’s no pressure to be anything but yourself.
Our reformer Pilates sessions are suitable for all levels. Whether it’s your first class or you’ve been practising for years, every session is designed to make movement joyful.
if you’re looking for:
A meaningful midweek pause from everyday life
Time to reset, reconnect and recharge
Beautiful surroundings and nourishing food
Movement without pressure or performance
Genuine connection with like minded women
then we’d love to welcome you.
want to know more before booking?
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Not at all. Our reformer Pilates sessions are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to those with experience. Steph will guide you throughout, offering plenty of encouragement and adaptations so you can move in a way that feels right for you.
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Yes. Every room can be booked for solo occupancy or shared with a friend.
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The retreat is for women looking to step away from the pace of everyday life and make space for themselves. Whether you are feeling busy, burnt out, craving connection or simply ready for a few days to reset, you’ll be welcomed exactly as you are.
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Two nights accommodation, two reformer Pilates sessions, nourishing vegetarian meals, guided creative workshops, journalling, gentle movement, a sauna and cold plunge experience, welcome gifts and plenty of time to simply rest.
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Travel to and from the retreat venue and any personal purchases. We’ll provide everything else you need for your stay and we’ll send you a packing guide before you arrive.
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rested:restore, takes place in the heart of the Cotswolds, just outside Bourton-on-the-Water. Full travel information and exact address will be shared with all guests ahead of the retreat.
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Our retreat home is where we’ll eat, unwind, connect and stay. We’ll also travel a short distance together to a beautiful reformer Pilates studio and wood-fired sauna and cold plunge, with transportation provided throughout.
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Definitely, while we’ve thoughtfully planned every day, there is plenty of time to read, enjoy the hot tub, explore the local areas, chat with new friends, or simply do nothing. All activities are an invitation, so please feel free to take part in as much or as little as you like.
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Your place is secured with a 50% deposit when you book. The remaining balance will be automatically taken six weeks before the retreat.
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Our vision has always been to make retreats feel more accessible without compromising on the experience.
As this is our founding retreat, we’re keeping our prices intentionally lower than future retreats. You’ll still enjoy beautiful accommodation, expert reformer Pilates, nourishing home cooked food, a thoughtful experience and a small group of women.
It’s our way of welcoming the first women into the rested: community and shaping the beginning of what we hope will become something special.
We’d love to hear from you, if you have any questions about the retreat, accommodation or whether rested:restore is the right fit for you.