Retreats to escape the rat race
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Inspired by Stylist’s pursuit of the simple life? Indulge in a weekend of freshly-laid eggs, countryside walks and forest foraging in our escape the rat race retreats.
THE ONE FOR FOODIE LOVERS
Where: Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56. Courses from £90. A week’s stay for four people from £708 (daylesford.com)
THE ONE FOR TOTAL ISOLATION
Where: Machynlleth, Powys SY 20. £105 per night (canopyandstars.co.uk/ecoretreats)
THE ONE FOR YOGA FANS
Where: Ford, Argyll PA31. Self-catering stays from £60 per person per night (ecoyoga.org)
THE ONE FOR ADRENALINE JUNKIES
Where: The five-day course starts at £1,499 , Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Sutherland IV24. New 24-hour course, £349 in Brook, Surrey (beargryllssurvivalacademy.com)