If you like a vacation that entails each unbelievable luxurious and buckets of journey, then the Shore to South Downs luxurious exercise retreat is for you.
I used to be fortunate sufficient to be invited on this journey on the finish of final 12 months to check out the brand new exercise retreat.
This sort of weekend away is kind of merely perfection for me. Though I’ve been identified to do the odd bit of untamed tenting, I’m extra of a king dimension luxurious mattress and 6 pillows sort of particular person. But, I additionally need journey, enjoyable and thrilling issues to do, earlier than I return to the aforementioned cozy mattress.
The Shore to South Downs retreat has been put collectively by a bunch of small companies in and across the South Downs and West Sussex… see advised you it was excellent. Is there something I like greater than supporting a small enterprise?
Carla from CJ Consultancy got here along with Beach Croft Beach Huts and Hotel, MTB Marmalade and The Beach Littlehampton to create a extremely enjoyable weekend away.
I hope extra small companies be aware of this thrilling collaboration, wonderful issues may be achieved once we work collectively and it makes me so blissful to see and expertise small enterprise partnerships like this.
I used to be joined on the press journey by the fabulous Sam from CocoTravels and Zoe from Juggling on Rollerskates.
Shore to South Downs exercise retreat itinerary
We did a condensed model of the Shore to South Downs exercise retreat itinerary, becoming their typical two or three days into 24 hours.
It actually was an ideal mixture of excessive adrenaline journey when mountain biking with MTB Marmalade to relaxed enjoyable doing SUP Pilates on the lake with The Beach Littlehampton.
Here is what we did on our epic luxurious journey retreat in West Sussex and the South Downs…
Friday night – dinner and seashore hut rest
In the early night we arrived on the Beachcroft resort and test into our stunning beach-hut. It is way over a beach-hut, extra like somewhat house, with luxurious all over the place you flip, from the tremendous cozy mattress, to the Smeg fridge and little extras like a bottle of wine and do-it-yourself muffins on arrival.
The huts sleep as much as 4, with bunk beds, an ensuite and open plan dwelling space with views to the ocean. It’s canine pleasant too.
We had dinner on the resort’s Tamarisk restaurant which is simply throughout the street from the seashore huts and loved a scrumptious three course meal by chef Damian Czerny, earlier than getting an early evening.
Saturday – dawn swims, mountain biking and SUP
I awoke Saturday morning and regarded out our port gap window to probably the most attractive dawn and knew I couldn’t miss the chance of a dawn sea swim. One of these unbelievable unplanned experiences. An glorious solution to begin any day!
Mountain biking with Marmalade MTB
After the swim and a hearty breakfast at Tamarisk we had been picked up for our first journey, mountain biking with MTB Marmalade.
Sean from MTB was an excellent information. He was affected person with out being patronising and ensured it was a enjoyable expertise for all of us, regardless of being barely completely different speeds. It was robust, however simply robust sufficient to really feel like a problem, while nonetheless being manageable, with time to benefit from the views throughout the South Downs.
Lunch on the Beach Littlehampton
After a 2-3 hour bike trip we had been greater than prepared for lunch and The Beach Littlehampton didn’t disappoint. The area they’ve created right here is sensible. A buzzy cafe with a number of seating on the seashore, sofas and arise tables.
They have a fab menu, with seaside classics and wholesome choices too. I like to recommend the smoothies for a refreshing drink.
I like that the Beach has a sequence of neighborhood occasions too, from stay music, to pamper days, open mic nights and fascinating talks. It actually has turn out to be a focus of the neighborhood.
SUP and Pilates
After lunch we had the chance to strive among the different actions The Beach Littlehampton affords. They do kite browsing, wingfoil, paddleboarding and extra.
We did paddleboarding, however because of the excessive winds, we went on the lake which was a beautiful calming expertise, particularly for somebody who is way from an professional.
After studying a number of methods on our paddleboards we did a bunch pilates session which was sensible and an ideal distinction to the mountain biking within the morning. We ended with a splash by working into the ocean in our moist fits!
Sunset drinks
After an epic dawn we had been blessed with an epic sundown too. This time with a drink in hand from the roof of the Beach Littlehampton. As we toasted to an excellent day I felt humbled to have skilled such an energising day with fantastic folks.
Sunday – seashore walks & Arundel go to
You have the choice of staying an additional evening on the retreat to profit from your seashore hut and benefit from the native space. We beloved having an additional day to take in the ocean air and luxuriate in our luxurious lodging.
The day began with a lie in, adopted by breakfast and a stroll alongside the seashore.
We then headed into the beautiful market city of Arundel which is about 20 minutes drive from Felpham. I positively advocate a go to. Then it was again for an early evening as we fell asleep to the sound of the waves.
I truthfully can’t advocate the Shore to South Downs luxurious Activity Retreat sufficient. It was an excellent weekend and I’m envious of anybody who books on it and will get to expertise all we did.
What to pack for a luxurious exercise retreat
If you’re heading on the exercise retreat then right here is every part I believe it’s worthwhile to pack.
- Swimming costumes – for a swim within the sea or the Beachcroft heated pool & for paddleboarding
- Dryrobe or a giant towel – to get heat after your swim
- Leggings or biking shorts – Whatever you are feeling snug in actually, so long as it gained’t get caught on the bike
- Layers – mountain biking can imply being sizzling and sweaty one minute when biking up a hill and chilly if you get to the windy high and need to take images
- Waterproof – since you by no means know what the climate would possibly do
- Walking boots – for a stroll alongside the seashore in your free day
- Flipflops – to navigate the pebbles if you take your dip within the sea
- Smart/informal garments for dinner – you’ll be able to put on what you need, however I like getting dressed up for dinner
- Toiletries – the resort gives shampoo, conditioner and so on, so simply your private stuff wanted
- Camera – as a result of there are such a lot of stunning picture alternatives
- GoPro – for some motion pictures on the bikes
- Alarm Clock – to wake you up for an early morning dip!
- All the opposite typical bits – pants, pjs and loads of power for a enjoyable weekend!
The Shore to South Downs exercise retreat is now stay and open for bookings.
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