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  • A Vegetarian Retreat: Cook, Dine and Unwind in the Algarve image

    A Vegetarian Retreat: Cook, Dine and Unwind in the Algarve

    calendar/duration icon 4 Nights location icon Portugal
    • Available in March, May, September & November
    • Daily cooking tuition learning how to make vegetarian dishes, all ingredients & winery visit included
    • All meals included
    • Stay in an award winning luxury villa with pool

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    £873 pp*
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  • A Taste of Water Colour Painting image

    A Taste of Water Colour Painting

    calendar/duration icon 6 nights location icon France
    • Stay in a renovated farmhouse with swimming pool
    • Enjoy delicious 3 course meals with wine
    • Daily watercolour painting sessions

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    £1310 pp
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  • A Taste of the Camino de Santiago image

    A Taste of the Camino de Santiago

    calendar/duration icon 6 nights location icon France
    • Dates in October 2025
    • Experience walks that form part of the Camino de Santiago
    • Stay in a renovated farmhouse with swimming pool
    • Enjoy delicious 3 course meals with wine
    • Transport each day to and from the walks

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    £970 pp
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  • Riverside Painting Holiday with Yoga image

    Riverside Painting Holiday with Yoga

    calendar/duration icon 6 Nights location icon Portugal
    • Available in May and September
    • Mixed media painting with optional yoga
    • Expert tuition in small groups
    • Award winning luxury villa with pool with all meals included

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    £887 pp*
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  • Cooking and Wine-Tasting in Tuscany image

    Cooking and Wine-Tasting in Tuscany

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Italy
    • Course dates available year round
    • Hands-on Italian cookery tuition
    • Day trips to Barga Castelnuovo, Pisa, and Lucca
    • Wine tasting and lunches at local Vineyards

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    £1697 pp
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  • French Cooking and Wine Holiday image

    French Cooking and Wine Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 5 Nights location icon France
    • 5 day experiences including local markets, villages and distillery
    • 5 cooking lessons with a professional chef - all cooking materials included
    • 5 nights accommodation with breakfast and lunch daily & 3 dinners

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    £1696 pp*
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  • 3 Night Yoga and Wild Swimming Escape in Anglesey image

    3 Night Yoga and Wild Swimming Escape in Anglesey

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon Wales
    • Available in July and August
    • Daily Guided Wild Swims
    • Daily Yoga and Meditation Sessions

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    £880 pp*
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  • Jewellery Making Holiday image

    Jewellery Making Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon France
    • Full board (3 course gourmet dinners) & refreshments (including wine)
    • 4 x Jewellery making workshops
    • 2 x culinary excursions to local villages or towns
    • All materials and equipment for jewellery making

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    £2260 pp*
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  • Greek Island Cooking Holiday image

    Greek Island Cooking Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Greece
    • Available from mid-April to the end of October
    • Airport transfers plus accommodation located near the beach with breakfast, 5 lunches & 7 dinners included
    • 4 cooking lessons and 4 day experiences included

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    £2819 pp*
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  • Painting Holiday in Emilia Romagna image

    Painting Holiday in Emilia Romagna

    calendar/duration icon 7 nights location icon Italy
    • Dates in May, June , July, September and October 2026
    • All of your meals with wine and beverages
    • Daily morning and evening art sessions and personalized tuition
    • All art supplies needed during your holiday

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    £1867 pp
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  • Painting and Wine-Tasting in South France image

    Painting and Wine-Tasting in South France

    calendar/duration icon 4 Nights location icon France
    • Available March to October
    • 4 nights accommodation with lovely gardens, a swimming pool, transfers plus all meals and drinks included
    • Art suppliers provided along with expert tuition provided. A tour of Chateau Le Chollet’s vineyard and wine tasting included

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    £1280 pp*
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  • 4 Night Botanical Painting and Yoga Holiday image

    4 Night Botanical Painting and Yoga Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 4 Nights location icon Portugal
    • Available June and September
    • Art workshops including all materials required
    • Yoga classes included
    • Award winning luxury villa with pool - all meals included

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    £873 pp*
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  • French Painting Holiday in Gascony image

    French Painting Holiday in Gascony

    calendar/duration icon 7 nights location icon France
    • Expert painting tuition for 5 days
    • Stay in a lovely farmhouse in the heart of Gascony
    • All meals included (except one night)

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    £950 pp*
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  • 6 days Tuscan Cooking and Culture Break image

    6 days Tuscan Cooking and Culture Break

    calendar/duration icon 5 Nights location icon Italy
    • Available March to October
    • Cooking lessons from a train Italian chef
    • Private Tuscan wine tasting tour
    • Visit medieval villages, Anghiari and Citerna with a local

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    £1552 pp*
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  • Tuscan 3 Night Cooking Experience image

    Tuscan 3 Night Cooking Experience

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon Italy
    • Available through the year
    • Apartment accommodation with kitchen and swimming pool
    • Learn to cook traditional Italian and Tuscan dishes

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    £648 pp*
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  • Tuscan 4 Night Cooking Experience with Wine Tour image

    Tuscan 4 Night Cooking Experience with Wine Tour

    calendar/duration icon 4 Nights location icon Italy
    • Available through the year
    • Apartment accommodation with kitchen and swimming pool
    • Learn to cook traditional Italian and Tuscan dishes
    • Wine Tour

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    £887 pp*
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  • Tuscan Cooking and Culture Short Break image

    Tuscan Cooking and Culture Short Break

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon Italy
    • Available March to October
    • Cooking classes from a train Italian chef
    • Prosecco and private wine tasting
    • 1 half-day cultural excursion

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    £1067 pp*
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  • Tuscan Horse Trek (Experienced Riders) image

    Tuscan Horse Trek (Experienced Riders)

    calendar/duration icon 7 nights location icon Italy
    • Itinerary designed for experienced riders
    • Accommodation and transfers from and to Follonica Train Station
    • 5 guided half day trail rides - horse riding equipment included
    • Access to Pool, Jacuzzi and Table Tennis included

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    £791 pp*
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  • Tuscan Horse Riding Holiday (Beginners) image

    Tuscan Horse Riding Holiday (Beginners)

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Italy
    • Itinerary designed for beginner riders
    • Accommodation and transfers from and to Follonica Train Station
    • 5 hours of guided trail rides or 5 x 1 hour of horse riding lessons - horse riding equipment included
    • Access to Pool, Jacuzzi and Table Tennis included

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    £660 pp*
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  • Italian Cooking and Gastronomy in Tuscany image

    Italian Cooking and Gastronomy in Tuscany

    calendar/duration icon 6 Nights location icon Italy
    • Operates May to September
    • Stay in poolside apartments in a pretty medieval town
    • All meals included
    • Guided day trips to local artisan food and wine producers

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    £1814 pp
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  • Discover Portuguese World Cuisine – Riverside Cooking Holiday image

    Discover Portuguese World Cuisine – Riverside Cooking Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 4 nights location icon Portugal
    • Available April. May and October
    • Daily cooking tuition learning how to make iconic Portuguese dishes plus all ingredients included
    • Award winning luxury villa with pool - all meals included
    • Market visit & winery visit with tastings and tapas

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    £873 pp*
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  • Italian Cooking Break in Lake Garda – 2 nights image

    Italian Cooking Break in Lake Garda – 2 nights

    calendar/duration icon 2 nights location icon Italy
    • Available from April to October
    • Accommodation with views of Lake Garda including breakfast and lunch on day 2
    • Learn from a local chef with years of international experience

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    £323 pp*
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  • Italian Cooking in Lake Garda – 3 nights image

    Italian Cooking in Lake Garda – 3 nights

    calendar/duration icon 3 nights location icon Italy
    • Available from April to October
    • Accommodation with views of Lake Garda including breakfast and lunch on days 2 & 3
    • Learn from a local chef with years of international experience

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    £541 pp*
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  • Photography & Cookery Holiday Essaouira image

    Photography & Cookery Holiday Essaouira

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Morocco
    • Available from February to October (July and August are on a request basis)
    • Luxury Riad with breakfast and transfers included
    • 5 photography sessions with an expert in different locations,
    • 2 cooking classes with a market visit & lunch included

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    £1488 pp
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  • Photography Hero Holiday Charente, France image

    Photography Hero Holiday Charente, France

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon France
    • Available from April to September
    • Luxury accommodation with a pool & all meals included
    • 35 hours of photography tuition with the use of a studio
    • Photography sessions with transport within the French countryside

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    £1920 pp
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  • Photography Holiday Essaouira image

    Photography Holiday Essaouira

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Morocco
    • Available from February to October (July and August are on a request basis)
    • Luxury Riad with breakfast and transfers included
    • 5 days of photography tuition in different locations
    • One-on-one tutor sessions with an expert photographer

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    £1492 pp
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  • Photography Holiday in Dordogne image

    Photography Holiday in Dordogne

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon France
    • Full Board Meals Included
    • 6 x Photography Excursions
    • One-to-one Photographic Tuition
    • No Single Room Supplement

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    £1788 pp
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  • Weekend Photography Holiday image

    Weekend Photography Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon Italy
    • Available from April to October
    • Daily photoshoots around Umbria with lunch
    • Small group with a photography tutor on hand

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    £728 pp*
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  • Paper Making Retreat in South France image

    Paper Making Retreat in South France

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon France
    • Available throughout the year
    • 3 nights accommodation with lovely gardens, a swimming pool, transfers plus all meals and drinks included
    • All materials and equipment included

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    £1280 pp*
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  • Horse Riding Holiday for Beginners Mallorca image

    Horse Riding Holiday for Beginners Mallorca

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Spain
    • Available from March to November
    • Farmhouse accommodation with a swimming pool and spa plus all meals included
    • Daily riding lessons with excursions outside of the riding school

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    £1169 pp*
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  • Horse Riding Holiday in Sierra Nevada Mountains image

    Horse Riding Holiday in Sierra Nevada Mountains

    calendar/duration icon 6 nights location icon Spain
    • Available throughout the year
    • 6 nights accommodation with all meals included
    • Riding equipment provided. Five full day treks

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    £1544 pp*
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  • Horse Riding Holiday with Dressage, for Experienced Riders image

    Horse Riding Holiday with Dressage, for Experienced Riders

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Spain
    • Available from March to November
    • Farmhouse accommodation with a swimming pool and spa plus all meals included
    • Daily riding and tuition dressage lessons with two day excursions during the week

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    £1344 pp*
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  • Pottery week in Spain image

    Pottery week in Spain

    calendar/duration icon 6 nights location icon Spain
    • Available throughout the year
    • Accommodation and all meals included
    • Learn and develop your pottery skills with an expert
    • Guided visits to Arjonilla, Linares and Arjona included

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    £1310 pp*
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  • Artisan Bread Baking Course image

    Artisan Bread Baking Course

    calendar/duration icon 4 Nights location icon Spain
    • Courses available throughout the year, choose your start day.
    • 3 nights Accommodation, all meals ingredients and equipment included
    • Learn from skilled experienced bakers
    • Take home delicious freshly baked bread and pasties

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    £742 pp
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  • 7 Night Yoga & Spa Experience in a Luxury Eco-Resort in Morocco image

    7 Night Yoga & Spa Experience in a Luxury Eco-Resort in Morocco

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Morocco
    • Half Board
    • 5 yoga sessions
    • 5 spa therapies
    • 5* Eco Resort (suite accommodation)

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    £991 pp*
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  • 7 Night Surf, Yoga & Spa Experience in a Luxury Eco-Resort in Morocco image

    7 Night Surf, Yoga & Spa Experience in a Luxury Eco-Resort in Morocco

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Morocco
    • Half Board
    • 5 surfing lessons & 5 yoga sessions
    • 5* Eco Resort (suite accommodation)
    • A range of spa therapies

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    £1130 pp*
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  • A Week of Yoga, Gastronomy and Culture in Provence image

    A Week of Yoga, Gastronomy and Culture in Provence

    calendar/duration icon 6 Nights location icon France
    • Available between April and November
    • Accommodation including breakfast, lunch and 5 dinners
    • Yoga or an activity included everyday

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    £970 pp*
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  • Autumn Yoga and Wellness Weekend image

    Autumn Yoga and Wellness Weekend

    calendar/duration icon 2 Nights location icon Wales
    • Available in October
    • Four Yoga and Meditation Sessions
    • Two Guided Coastal / Countryside Walks

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    £732 pp*
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  • Private: Luxury Detox & Wellness Retreat image

    Private: Luxury Detox & Wellness Retreat

    calendar/duration icon 6 Nights location icon Spain
    • Luxury accommodation on a full board basis with transfers included
    • Daily Pilate and Yoga Sessions
    • Circuits on the beach, body boost class, guided hikes, meditation classes
    • Nutrition workshop

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    £1600 pp*
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  • Luxury Wellness Retreat in Thailand image

    Luxury Wellness Retreat in Thailand

    calendar/duration icon 11 Days location icon Thailand
    • Sunset yoga and sound baths on the beach
    • Muay Thai to enhance confidence and energy
    • Personalised therapy for transformative growth
    • Immersive excursions to explore the beauty of Thailand

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    £2363 pp*
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  • New Year Detox and Wellness In Wales image

    New Year Detox and Wellness In Wales

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon Wales

    Lean into the slower pace of winter as you leave your stresses behind and immerse yourself in this winter wellness exper..

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    £685 pp
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  • Surfing Experience in Tamraght image

    Surfing Experience in Tamraght

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Morocco
    • Full Board
    • 6 Days Surfing
    • Great for Solo travellers
    • All Equipment and Transfers included

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    £544 pp
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  • Kitesurfing Holiday in Fuerteventura image

    Kitesurfing Holiday in Fuerteventura

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Spain
    • Available all year. Courses start on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    • Transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch included
    • 13 hours of kitesurfing lessons, wetsuits and all equipment included

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    £803 pp*
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  • Windsurfing Holiday in Fuerteventura image

    Windsurfing Holiday in Fuerteventura

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Spain
    • Available all year
    • Transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch included
    • 20 hours of windsurfing lessons and all equipment included

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    £803 pp*
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  • A Creative Week in Spain image

    A Creative Week in Spain

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Spain
    • Available during April, May, September, October and November
    • Accommodation, meals and transport included
    • Learn a different craft each day

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    £1563 pp*
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  • Jewellery Making and Cooking Holiday image

    Jewellery Making and Cooking Holiday

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon France
    • Full board (3 course gourmet dinners) & refreshments (including wine)
    • 2 x jewellery making workshops 2 x cookery lessons
    • 2 x culinary excursions and 1 x day excursion
    • Vineyard and Armagnac distillery visit

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    £2415 pp*
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  • 4 Night Interior Design Break image

    4 Night Interior Design Break

    calendar/duration icon 4 Nights location icon Spain

    Enjoy this exciting and creative 4 night break in the beautiful, whitewashed village of Mijas Pueblo in Andalucia. Learn..

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    £1137 pp
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  • Unique 3 Night Interior Design Break image

    Unique 3 Night Interior Design Break

    calendar/duration icon 3 Nights location icon Spain

    Enjoy this exciting and creative break in the beautiful, whitewashed village of Mijas Pueblo in Andalucia. Learn how to ..

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    £1046 pp
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  • Fitness and Wellbeing Camp image

    Fitness and Wellbeing Camp

    calendar/duration icon 7 location icon Spain
    • Available March to June and September to November. Saturday arrivals.
    • All accommodation (house or hotel), meals and activities with a professional instructor are included
    • Located near the the beach and access to swimming pool, Jacuzzi, roof terrace and garden included

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    £811 pp*
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  • Painting Week in Dorset image
    Reduced price for all dates

    Painting Week in Dorset

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon England
    • Set dates from April to September
    • Stay in a beautiful manor house in Dorset - all meals included
    • 6 hours of expert tuition per day - Llarn to paint in oils

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    £1500 pp
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  • Learn Italian in Dorset image
    Reduced price for all dates

    Learn Italian in Dorset

    calendar/duration icon 2 Nights location icon England
    • Available on set dates March to October
    • 18 hours of expert language tuition over three days
    • Stay in a beautiful manor house in Dorset
    • Accommodation and meals included

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    £650 pp
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  • What our travellers are saying...

    Amazing weekend. Amy is a truly inspirational yoga teacher. Lake and sea swims were awesome. The food was so good. Highly recommend this retreat.

    Pat A

    Feeling fabulous today for the first time in a long time all thanks to a weekend away with The Zest Life. A huge thank you to Kate and the Wild Swim team for an awesome sensory reboot.

    Lou B

    Was privileged & honoured to be part of this Incredible, Unique retreat! Thank you for making the experience soo special and every detail thought out with such excellence. Highly recommended, the food, wine, excursions, accommodation and how you are cared for is a trip like no other!

    Nichola Foreman

    We had a brilliant time and the course hugely surpassed our expectations. The classes were great fun and informative, the excursions interesting and beautiful, the location incredible and the food some of the best we’ve ever eaten. We enjoyed Oli and Flo’s company so much and we highly recommend!

    C McCurrach

    I cannot recommend this holiday highly enough. Oli and Flo were more than perfect hosts - their attention to all the little details was very much appreciated. The Italian culinary tuition was extremely well presented and understandable. I have new skills and what's more, I am using them now. High 5!

    D Summers

    Incredible holiday! Oli is passionate chef with an intimate knowledge of Italian cooking and the Tuscany region. Both he and Flo made sure we were well looked after and entertained for our entire stay and showed us the best of the breathtaking scenery and local produce. Worth every penny.

    M Bingham

    A really enjoyable break! A real 'lasagne' of culture and cooking. Comfortable accomodation and so wonderful to have Arezzo nearby to explore. Fabrizio's lessons were, to use his own word, 'TOP'! Patient instruction and lots of skills and recipes to take home. The trip to Cortona and the wine tasting were an added bonus.

    A Sexsmith

    One of the most enjoyable holidays I’ve ever had. Great hospitality from Cheryl and Graham. A lovely place to visit. Wonderful communal cooking experiences and fabulous food as the result. A fun and relaxing break!

    Liz J

    "I spent a wonderful few days with Cheryl and Graham on a festive vegetarian cooking holiday. Each of the day's menus and recipes had been carefully planned out and tested in advance and, as a group, we prepared the dishes for multiple celebratory brunches and dinners with gentle guidance from our hosts. Sooo much yummy food! The accommodation was stylish and comfortable, with everything I needed."

    Julie F

    "We had a fantastic 3 days spent with Cheryl and Graham in their beautiful home. The cooking course was great fun and very informative with hands on cooking at all times. We learnt loads and the food that we all created was truly delicious. Cannot recommend this course enough!"

    Rob T

    What a very special place! In a beautiful riverside setting this was the perfect venue for a cooking course. Very comfortable rooms (mine had a view of the infinity pool), well equipped kitchen and charming company. Graham & Cheryl are the perfect hosts with nothing being too much trouble from arrival to departure. We worked our way through many Portuguese and Portuguese influenced dishes, my favourites being the Bacalhau com Natas and the Catapl

    Johnathan Rowe

    Just returned from a wonderful 4 day cooking retreat. It's an idyllic setting in the Algarve countryside complemented by fabulous hosts Cheryl and Graham who immediately create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere among the guests. I'm no chef but I got so much more out of the experience than expected. Great fun and conversation with the other 'cooks' and magnificent food was the output. An added bonus was to stay in one of the glamping tents which

    Richard Parker

    What a lovely group to share the Ottolenghi vegetarian brunch experience! The cooking result was terrific . Graham and Cheryl are such gracious hosts.

    Mary Armstrong

    I was fortunate enough to have a week at the Frog's House in August and it was a welcome respite from a challenging year during the pandemic. Benoit and the team take care of everything with great care and attention. The room had a beautiful view across the valley towards the sea and the yoga studio looked on to the mountain tops. There was delicious healthy food and a full program that you could engage with, or step out of if you wanted a more l

    Deborah

    Thoroughly enjoyed the charming little village, beautiful yoga, French cooking, amazing hiking, fun day trips and absolutely lovely hosts!! Benoit is very passionate and patient, and was such a knowledgeable guide around the city! A very authentic French country side experience with a good mix of city exploring too! Fantastic and recommend it!!

    Crystal

    Had an amazing time at the frogs house. The views are spectacular and has all the amenities you would ever need. The yoga was suitable for all levels, and as a beginner i found it very spiritual and testing physically but always felt amazing after. The food gave a real taste of French culture and was all locally sourced, delicious! Also really enjoyed the trips and the hosts felt more like friends rather than tour guides. The staff and people we

    Brigg

    Painting and wine tasting in south of France (Le Peyrail) July 3rd-6th. After a long journey to Bergerac airport, I was met by my host Jo and from that moment I felt at ease. The accommodation was rustic, eclectic and comfortable, first time sleeping on a waterbed - so relaxing. At the house there was a ‘collection’ of animals, dogs, cats, hens, doves, horse, donkey, pigs and a baby blackbird. It all added to the experience. I have ‘dabbled

    Jacqui Taylor

    Fantastic place! I went here for one of their courses and loved every minute. The course was tailored to my individual needs and I learned loads across the five days. The fact this was in a stunning setting with a lovely, lovely family only made the experience even more special. I have done quite a few baking courses in the UK which have not come close to this. The fact that you stay means you can really cover off all parts of the baking process

    Matthew Draper

    Had a great time, learn the skills fast and warm and friendly welcome.

    M De Guzman

    Can’t say enough about incredible time in Mike’s, Lydia’s, little Lara’s and Matthew’s home. Learning to make sour dough bread and baguettes/Mike and croissants/Lydia was so informative. Instructions, knowledge and techniques were only surpassed by their patience. Recommend to everyone - 5 star plus.

    P Morrison

    Great holiday with friendly family, sharing lots of sourdough baking and eating. Enjoyed walks from village beside orange and lemon orchards. Visited the Alhambra palace and an olive oil tour on my extra days. Home with lots of tips, my signature loaf, photos and happy memories.

    P Carr

    I went to Mezzaluna in Tuscany on the cooking retreat and it was amazing. Rita was so welcoming and I came away feeling part of the family. I was on my own for the trip but that just meant I got more attention and we got to go on many excursions. My highlight was the cooking courses, I especially loved making the pasta from scratch and I cannot wait to make the recipes again! Thank you to Rita and her family who were the best hosts

    Charlotte

    Just returned from a wonderful week of Tuscan cooking and wine tasting at Rita's cooking classes at 'La Messa Luna' in Barga, Italy. Worth every €. Can't praise Rita enough for her warm humorous welcome and generosity throughout the week.

    Elizabeth P

    It was a wonderful wine tasting and Italian cookery holiday . Rita was a wonderful host, she went over and beyond to make sure her guests were happy and enjoying their experience . Her recipes were clearly explained and delicious.

    SR

    Great Tuscan cooking holiday with Rita, easy to book and such fun to experience. Rita is the most easy going host and so very hospitable. Cooking level as stated from beginners through to experienced, everyone learnt something, also the history of Barga and surrounding villages. Great wine on tap too!

    Maddie A

    Excellent Tuscan cookery holiday with the family and their boyfriends near Barga. Mixed levels of cooking skills from 18-year old beginners about to head off to university, to experienced cooks, but we all learnt something. And all the recipes are things that we will do at home.

    Tanya H

    I have to recommend the Italian cooking course in Tuscany with Rita. This was a fabulous way to unwind and Rita's hospitality knew no bounds. Perfect for the single traveller as you will meet like minded people who love food, good company, and plentiful wine. The wine was locally made and didn’t give you a hangover which for me is no bad thing. In between cooking lessons we went on day trips to the local villages and the more impressive towns o

    Robert M

    Just returned from a Cooking and Wine tasting holiday in Tuscany. Due to Covid and cancelled flights changed the dates from last year. Not a problem for Not In The Guidebooks. Went as a solo traveller. Host Rita was waiting for me at Pisa airport and my reception was warm and friendly. Stayed at Rita’s home La Mezzaluna along with six other guests. It’s a bit rural, rustic and traditional but Rita in between cooking lessons took us out and

    Sylvia Harris

    I had a wonderful week with everyone. It was my first solo holiday and Rita put me right at ease and made it feel like a home from home. The week was really relaxed but we still managed to cram a lot in! We learnt so much in the cookery lessons and I think the fact that most of the people in my group started to cook the recipes in the same week as arriving back home sells the course itself. Rita took us to some wonderful places and hearing about

    R Filby

    Real home from home. Loved Rita. Made us feel like one of the family. Girls loved making pasta and pizza. A wonderful week x

    J Seymour

    "Cheryl and Graham were wonderful hosts who guided us through cooking a wide array of delectable Portuguese, Goan, South Africa and Macaun dishes. My husband made the most delicious orange cake having never baked before. The villa is in such a relaxing and picturesque spot. A beautiful setting in which to unwind in between the cookery workshops."

    Claris D'cruz

    "Amazing cooking class, Graham and Cheryl were so hospitable and friendly. We learnt how to cook some delicious dishes and have fun with the other people who came along. I would highly recommend."

    Aliya J

    "A wonderful few days with excellent host and hostess. The cookery was fun and informative. The area was very beautiful. We learnt so much. I totally recommend staying and doing this course. I do hope to return and see them again."

    Madeleine K

    What an amazing holiday we had. From the moment we arrived we felt at home and relaxed. It was a pleasure to cook the delicious food and of course to enjoy it afterwards. A big thank you for an unforgettable adventure.

    Heather Robinson

    What a really lovely experience, in a beautiful house having the opportunity to relax or wander in the countryside. Cooking so many fabulous dishes, alongside others in such an informal but well organised kitchen, and have the joy of eating so many different dishes. Most of all I enjoyed being part of your family and sharing a relaxed, friendly and chatty time.

    Elaine England

    What a very special place! In a beautiful riverside setting this was the perfect venue for a cooking course. Very comfortable rooms (mine had a view of the infinity pool), well equipped kitchen and charming company. Graham & Cheryl are the perfect hosts with nothing being too much trouble from arrival to departure. We worked our way through many Portuguese and Portuguese influenced dishes. There was a visit to a small local market and museum and

    Jonathan R

    I had a wonderful time. Poul Erik (chef) was generous with his knowledge and skills, and Niall (CEO) is endless entertainment. They're a great combination.

    A Clements

    Best Trip Ever!!! My husband took this course and I just got to thoroughly enjoy the food and the company. Chef Poul and Niall are an incredible team that make you feel like family in their home. My husband learned a lot--not just amazing recipes, but useful techniques that in our week back home he says have already made him more efficient and a better cook. The accommodation was private, comfortable, clean, and felt like a special getaway. The

    Megan F

    This course is an amazing experience. Regardless of your level of cooking ability you will learn such a lot. Poul is a Michelin trained chef and is not only an amazing, knowledgeable chef but an amazing man. He has a wonderful sense of humour and makes the week lots of fun while he teaches you so much. This is a very hands on course and Poul helped us produce amazing food while we learned so many techniques we can apply at home. Naill is also a

    Elaine

    It far exceeded my expectations. Great location, wonderful hosts, excellent food and wine.

    H Riley

    This was just the kick-start back into fitness that I needed. From the word 'go' it was challenging and enjoyable, either in the woods, on the beach or just in the garden. We learnt about bush-living and nutrition also. Casper is a great instructor and very motivational!

    R Bradbury, UK

    Great holiday, very well organised, perfect to challenge yourself and to try to go beyond your limits. Would definitely recommend.

    G Pozzi, UK

    Unspoiled beautiful location, delicious healthy fresh food provided by a great trainer, who has taken me to the next level of how to improve my fitness over all.

    B Walker

    The pictures of the farm do not give this stunning B&B justice. Each room has been carefully designed to create a comfortable welcoming. David & Alison have carefully thought through every detail to provide a fantastic customer experience. The continental breakfast offering a variety of cereals, pastries, bread, ham & cheeses, not forgetting the tasty homemade banana & nut bread, makes a great start of the day. Also available is a French or Engli

    Trish

    Enjoyable and peaceful stay in this tasteful and thoughtfully renovated old farmhouse. Alyson was the most perfect hostess and nothing was too much trouble. Her and her husband David's hard work and labour of love renovating this old place, shines through in every aspect. We wish them the success they clearly deserve in their venture together. Come and see for yourselves, you won't be disappointed! We will be back...

    Julie

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