Leave Your Cares Behind
We all need to recharge our batteries occasionally – and what better way than to take a break in a luxury retreat surrounded by nature? Tedd Walmsley enjoys a relaxing stay at Everything Retreat
Right here on our doorstep is the incredible Everything Retreat. Nestled in the stunning Ribble Valley, the 12 luxury lodges have breathtaking views and allow you to completely immerse yourself in nature. I must stress at this point that to get the most from the retreat you would need a minimum of two but ideally three nights to experience fully the true value of an escape from daily life pressures, giving you a real opportunity to recalibrate and connect with both yourself and loved ones.
Before you arrive the excellent concierge service will have been in touch to personalise your stay and offer friendly help and advice on how to get the most from your trip – wellness reservations, restaurant bookings and advice on local places to visit, walks and events are all part of the stellar service here.
From check-in to check-out the vibe is both relaxed and professional, nothing has been left to chance and the welcome you receive is second to none. The lodges blend seamlessly into their hillside surroundings and are perfectly prepared for your arrival. On the stroll to our lodge there was a sense of calm, fresh air and bird song, an initial step change from a busy week of hard work.
Our visit was mid-week in early winter, arriving on a stunning sunny day. With coffee brewed and a sweet treat in hand we sat on the patio and contemplated what we had in store for our mini-break.
The on-site Balance bar and restaurant gave us several options. Having just arrived we were reluctant to leave our cosy home away from home on the first night. A super selection of food and drink is available and can be served either in the lodge or in the bar itself, just a stone’s throw from the lodge. They’ve also curated an excellent, great value wine list to complement the food offering. Breakfast is served hot or cold and delivered personally to your lodge creating an ideal and relaxing start to the day.
The joy of the Ribble Valley is the plethora of amazing, award-winning restaurants for both lunch and dinner. There are great walks to work up an appetite. With two market towns and numerous lovely villages to explore with maps provided, the area is a truly fabulous place to visit.
I noticed one or two well-behaved dogs at the retreat too – being dog friendly is an added bonus to those who want to bring their canine friends along.
The burgeoning reputation of Everything Retreat is well founded. Our stay from start to finish was sensational. Winter is a fantastic time to visit, and their social media and website is frequently updated to let you know what great added value and special rates might be available.
Most guests say they didn’t book in for long enough but promise to return. We left relaxed and with batteries recharged – the perfect antidote to our usually chaotic life!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner there could be no better venue for a romantic break.
Everything Retreat
Primrose Hill, Mellor BB2 7EQ
01254 965095
hello@everything-retreat.com
everything-retreat.com
