7 Nights FitFarms Weight Loss Retreat and Fitness Camp in the Lake District

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Melmerby Hall - The Rowley Estates, Melmerby, Penrith, UK C10 !HB
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Up to 18 in group
Date
Jun 12 - 19, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • A welcoming, uplifting atmosphere led by the passionate host team of Stephen, Jane, and Dave.
  • Fun, dynamic fitness classes tailored to every ability, from beginners to advanced.
  • Wholesome, flavourful meals crafted with care by expert chefs.
  • A harmonious blend of challenging workouts and indulgent relaxation, featuring massages and Elemis skincare facials.
  • Elegant 5-star, Grade II listed properties located in truly stunning settings.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Flexible durations: Retreats run for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 nights and include structured daily fitness sessions, nutritious meals, and educational workshops.

Daily programme: Each day features an energising early morning Wake Up Workout, scenic countryside walks, Pilates, strength and conditioning sessions, and expert led workshops focused on fat-loss strategies and mindset support. All meals are nutrient-dense and carefully tailored to accommodate all dietary requirements.

What’s included: Luxury accommodation, three healthy meals per day, tea and coffee, guided group activities and hikes, all fitness sessions and workshops, plus comprehensive after care support delivered by ITV’s Health & Fitness Guru team.

Reviews & Reputation

FitFarms is the UK’s original weight loss and fitness boot camp and has been featured on BBC, Channel 4, ITV, and other major media outlets.

Guest reviews are overwhelmingly positive, frequently praising the supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere, highly effective programmes, and the lasting mindset changes achieved long after the retreat ends.

Schedule

The schedule has been designed to accommodate people of all fitness levels. Before the course begins, we send out a detailed health and nutrition questionnaire to assess fitness levels and tailor the program accordingly.

7:00 AM: Wake Up Workout. Start your day with the FitFarms Wake Up Workout, held before breakfast. Scientific studies show this is the optimal time to burn body fat, as your body is in a naturally fasted state with lower insulin levels. This helps burn fat more effectively and improves insulin response, keeping blood sugar levels under control while reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

8:30 AM; Breakfast at FitFarms. Breakfasts are nutrient-dense and designed according to our nutritional therapists' macronutrient guidelines. You'll enjoy the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats with a mix of hot and cold options. Dishes include breakfast smoothies, organic buckwheat pancakes, baked avocado with egg, and the ever-popular healthy FitFarms cooked breakfast.

9:15 AM: Countryside Walk. Immerse yourself in nature with a countryside walk, one of the highlights of the FitFarms experience. Walking improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens bones and muscles, enhances muscle endurance, and boosts energy levels. The scenic surroundings will inspire you and positively influence your mindset.

12:15 PM: Lunches at FitFarms are varied and vibrant, ranging from hearty soups to colorful, nutrient-packed salads. These meals provide the energy and nutrients you need to stay energized and focused for the afternoon activities.

1:15 PM: Burn Body Fat. Food Relationship Workshop. This two-part workshop is designed to: Teach you how to burn body fat effectively, ensuring you engage in exercises that deliver the results you want. Help you improve your relationship with food, addressing emotional eating, binge eating, and comfort eating.

2:15 P: Pilates at FitFarms trains the body as an integrated whole. Sessions focus on strengthening the lower body, upper body, and core, improving flexibility, balanced muscle development, and joint range of motion.

3:30 PM: Mindset and Wellbeing Workshop. This interactive and immersive workshop empowers you to develop key skills, including emotional intelligence, self-regulation, self-esteem, and resilience, enhancing your overall mindset and wellbeing.

4:30 PM: Strength and Conditioning. This session focuses on strengthening both major and supporting muscles. The exercises aim to increase mobility, correct posture, stabilize joints, and enhance coordination, leaving you feeling strong and balanced.

5:45 PM: Dinner at FitFarms is designed to inspire healthy eating. Expect a variety of classic and modern dishes, such as courgette spaghetti with smoked salmon, Thai fish cakes, vegetable or fish chowder, and Mediterranean-style meatballs.

All dietary preferences are catered for, with allergen awareness certified by the Institute of Hospitality.

Nutrition and Mind Coaching Programme. Before the program begins, you'll receive a nutrition questionnaire to help tailor your experience and guide your post-retreat journey
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon FitFarms Weight Loss Retreat and Fitness Camp, Melmerby Hall - The Rowley Estates, Melmerby, Penrith, UK C10 !HB

Directions

The Lake District FitFarms is easy accessible from both car and train. If you are travelling by train you can take advantage of our complimentary transfers from Penrith Railway station. We are approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. We are also very reachable from London being 3 hours and 30 minutes from London Euston. If you are driving, we are only 15 minutes from the M6, Junction 40 (Penrith). You will find plenty of free parking at FitFarms Lake District.

Accommodation

The Lake District accommodation offers spacious, elegant en suite bedrooms with high ceilings, large windows, luxury beds, and classic country-house furnishings. Many rooms overlook the estate’s gardens and surrounding woodland, creating a calm and restful atmosphere. Both properties also provide quiet study rooms and peaceful communal areas, ideal for relaxing and unwinding during downtime.

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Shared Room Two People En-Suite
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Shared Room One Person En-Suite
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Single Occupancy En-Suite

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
FitFarms Lake District is a 5-star accommodation for our fitness retreat, set in the foothills of the North Pennines within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The peaceful countryside setting supports rest, recovery, and focus throughout FitFarms Weight Loss Retreat.

Meals

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Menu Types

Smoothies (fruit, yogurt and seeds., pancakes, over night oates, grilled chicken, vegetable soups, pearl barley risotto, Thai green curry with turkey, mediterranean meatballs with courgette spirals,

What's Included

  • FitFarms Weight Loss Retreat & Fitness Camp Retreat – What is Included
  • Accommodation – Private or shared en-suite rooms
  • All Meals, Healthy, fully catered meals (dietary needs covered)
  • Daily Exercise, Tailored workouts: hikes, yoga, strength, Pilates, etc.
  • Workshops, Nutrition, mindset, lifestyle coaching
  • Health MOT, Fitness assessment & support plan
  • Free Transfers, To/from nearest train station
  • Aftercare Support App, videos, recipe plans, mentoring
  • Perfect for all fitness levels, including beginners or those with higher BMI. Residential or day only options available.

What's Not Included

  • .Flights to/from the retreat location are not included, you must pay for your own flight.
  • .Massage, facial services are optional and not included in the standard package.
  • • You must arrange your own travel to the nearest train station (transfers from there are free).
  • • Travel, health, or cancellation insurance is not provided, you are advised to arrange your own.
  • • Only planned meals and drinks are included. Extras (like coffee-shop stops on walks) are not.
  • • Group-based sessions only. One-on-one personal training or private coaching is not included unless pre-arranged for an extra fee.

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