Long weekend of yoga in the Lake District, UK
15 - 18 May 2025
Cost from £575
Teacher Molly Harragin
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About Yewfield
Yewfield is a traditional and comfortable vegetarian B&B set in an idyllic location in the heart of the English Lake District. It is ideally situated for breathtaking walks and offers magnificent views of this exquisite region of rare natural beauty.
There are over 80 acres of land around the house, including native woodland, rough fell pasture, a small tarn and a stream. The grazed pasture is carefully managed giving priority to ecological considerations.
Retreat programme
There will be yoga classes each morning and evening in the light and airy yoga studio with garden views and a log burner.
Morning classes will offer meditation, pranayama and a flowing asana practice to strengthen and align the body. The evening classes will be more restorative, working towards a greater depth of awareness and sense of inner peace.
Each day after morning yoga and breakfast, there will be the opportunity to explore the area's many walks and breathtaking surroundings with a picnic lunch.
Arrival time on Thursday 15 May is from 3pm onwards. You can arrive earlier from 1pm if you want to explore the beautiful surroundings. The first yoga session will be at 5pm. The weekend will finish mid-morning on Sunday after yoga and breakfast.
Things to do
Yewfield is set in a quiet elevated position with panoramic views over the Vale of Esthwaite, Lake Windermere and the Fells beyond and just a short distance from Tarn Hows, a well known landmark in the Lake District.
Between yoga classes there will be time for you to explore the woodland, open fell and lakes that start right from the front door. Or you can curl up with a good book in the lounge, a quiet space to relax and enjoy the fine views in comfort.
Accommodation
Situated in over 30 acres of its own grounds, Yewfield is an impressive country house with Gothic architecture dating back to 1859.
Rooms are furnished to a high standard. Double and twin rooms at Yewfield are individually appointed to a very high standard, all with en-suite bathrooms, TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities.
Long weekend of yoga in the Lake District, UK, 15 - 18 May 2025
Costs
Sharing a twin or double room £575
Single occupancy room £695
Prices are per person
Included in the cost:
Accommodation, all meals and soft drinks, two yoga classes per day.
Travel is not included.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
Travel Arrangements
Times:
Arrival time on Thursday 15 May is from 3pm onwards. To enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the nature trail, you are welcome to arrive a little earlier. The first yoga session will be at 5pm. The weekend will finish mid-morning on Sunday 18 May.
By train:
To get to Yewfield, there are hourly trains running from London Euston to Windermere (changing in either Oxenholme or Preston).
If you are coming by train then let us know what time your train gets in and we can see if anyone else is on the same train so you can share a transfer together from Windermere.
The local company is Abacus Taxis (tel: 01539 488285) and the cost will be approx £25. There are usually taxis at the station but please let us know your plans and if there are lots of people arriving at the same time we can alert the taxi company and let you know so you can share.
Alternatively, you can take a bus that goes from the station and you need to get off at Hawkshead Hill, a 5 minute walk from Yewfield. They do not run all day though so you will need to check the timetable on the Cumbria Buses website: www.cumbria.gov.uk
By car:
Directions to Yewfield by car: www.yewfield.co.uk
Yewfield, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0PR
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