Combe Grove
Bath, United Kingdom
Overview
Combe Grove is a centre of Metabolic Health set within 70 acres of rolling Somerset countryside. At Combe Grove, improving Metabolic Health is the core of what they do. The driving force behind how the body stores, uses and releases fuel, Metabolic Health is key to maintaining a state of harmony and stability within your body, improving life quality and health outcomes. Developed by a team of expert medical professionals, such as renowned Metabolic Health specialist Dr Campbell Murdoch, all five of Combe Grove’s distinctive retreats have been meticulously designed to deliver measurable and sustainable long-term improvements to your health, strengthened by a one-year programme of support.
*** This is a one year programme and includes 6 nights stay at Combe Grove ***
When to go
What we love
- Each metabolic health retreat has been specifically formulated by leading medical and nutritional experts to address the five roots of Metabolic Health: Nutrition - Movement - Sleep - Mindset- Environment
- Regular follow-up consultations and health checks throughout the whole year to ensure that your progress is measured, achievable and sustainable
- The Retreat, and the subsequent improvements in metabolic health help you navigate variety of issues at every stage of life such as menopause, fertility or gut issues
Who should go
- Those with a risk of lifestyle conditions, who want to focus on measurable solutions that reduce the risk of further health complications
- Those who want to measurably improve their health with long term sustained results
- Those who want to escape the busyness of daily life and take time to reset
Offers
- Complimentary additional therapy - a choice of (60 minutes, worth £80): Bespoke Aromatherapy, Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, Acupunture, Reflexology, Osteopathy, Shiatsu, Cranio Sacral therapy, Person centre counselling, EFT, Naturopathy, Kinesiology, Reiki
Wellness
Combe Grove’s comprehensive retreats are dedicated to improving Metabolic Health with every retreat being tailored to individual health requirements empowering you on your personal health journey, supported by experts.
Each retreat encompasses the Five Roots of Metabolic Health - Nutrition - Movement - Sleep - Mindset and Environment. These are explored through educational workshops with specialists during the retreat week, alongside a wide range of other activities such as yoga, meditation, cooking demos and outdoor activities.
Everyone can agree that the hardest part of any retreat is sustaining the retreat lifestyle at home. This is why, unique to the Metabolic Health programmes offered at Combe Grove, you receive one year of support and guidance. This support ranges from specially curated food recipes to scheduled consultations with nutritionists and dietitians to discuss your progress and plan the next phases of your health journey.
Facilities include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy bed, steam room, sauna, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, consultation rooms, fully equipped gym, exercise studio and 70 acre ancient woodland.
*Please note that wellness facilities and group activities are open for local club members too.
How does the one year programme work:
- Before booking - You will have a health consultation call with a nutritionist - The retreat is a personal journey, and every participant needs to speak with one of the Combe Grove team members so that the experience is personalised and tailored to your health goals
- Three Weeks Before The Retreat - You will receive your retreat preparation materials, including a welcome webinar introducing the Five Roots, a blood test kit and a health measurement kit. The blood tests measure your Cholesterol and HbA1C levels to indicate your average blood glucose levels over the past three months.
- The Retreat - You will spend six nights at Combe Grove. The retreat includes daily nourishing meals, specialist presentations, blood tests, nutritional consultation, body composition analysis, massage, two treatments or therapies and all the other activities outlined above
- After The Retreat - You will receive access to the 48-week post retreat programme. In this online portal you can access tailored podcasts and videos, four one to one consultations with your dedicated Dietitian or Nutritionist and a one-year membership at the Club at Combe Grove
- Follow-up Health Checks - You will receive at weeks 1, 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 of your programme, blood and health checks to measure your progress from the comfort of your home. These checks will provide insight into your metabolic markers, blood pressure and waist circumference. All results will be discussed during your follow up consultations with your dedicated Dietitian or Nutritionist.
- Acupuncture
- Emotional freedom technique
- Herbal medicine
- Kinesiology
- Myofascial release
- Osteopathy
- Cranial sacral osteopathy
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Shiatsu
- Massages
Activities
- Educational workshops and presentations as per your weekly schedule such as the Introduction To Metabolic Health with Dr Campbell Murdoch
- Partake in a friendly game of Tennis
- Walk in the 70 acre meadow
- Explore the Kitchen Garden with the guided tour
- Have a gentle swim in the Indoor and Outdoor pools
- Join one of the 65 weekly exercise classes
- Relax on the Hydrotherapy beds
- Unwind in the Sauna and Steam Room
- Visit historic town of Bath
Typical Group Classes
- Forest Meditation
- Meadow walks
- Cooking Demonstration
- Educational Workshops
- Sound Bath
- Reiki Sound Bath
- Interactive Goat Walk with our onsite Golden Guernsey Goats
- Live music
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
All the rooms provide a delightful connection to nature, nestled within 70 acres of pristine woodland, offering beautiful views across the valley. To enrich your experience your room will be tailored to you, with carefully selected herbs and oils that reflect your chosen root.
Situated on the ground floor these rooms offer a delightful connection to nature. Step out onto the private terrace area with its vibrant seasonal plantings, and enjoy access to the picturesque meadow just beyond.
These beautifully appointed rooms include a shower.
Room facilities include TV, informative room book along with activities programmes and treatments menus, hairdryers, kettle with a selection of herbal teas, hairdryer, robe and bathroom toiletries.
These rooms include both a shower and a deep soaking tubs.
Room facilities include TV, informative room book along with activities programmes and treatments menus, hairdryers, kettle with a selection of herbal teas, hairdryer, robe and bathroom toiletries.
What’s on the menu
Nutrition is the core root of Metabolic Health and therefore is a fundamental part of your programme.
The 6 night retreat includes two daily meals - brunch and dinner, prepared by in-house nutritionists and chefs. Menus are seasonal, nourishing and fresh, drawing on the key principles of Metabolic Health. All dishes will be made using the organic produce grown in the Kitchen Garden or sourced locally.
During and after meal times expert nutritionists and dietitians are on hand to outline the nutritional value of each meal and answer any questions regarding a certain dish.
At Brunch and Dinner, Vegetarian and Vegan options are available.
** Please note that Combe Grove is a non-smoking and an alcohol free estate **
Location
Nearest airport
By Train:Nearest train station in Bath Spa station. From there, you can get a local bus or a taxi from the rank outside the station.
By Car:
Post code for satnav is BA2 7HS. You will arrive at Combe Grove via our entrance from Claverton Down Road. There is a free car park on premises.
By Bus:
Bath is 30 minute from Combe Grove by bus. You can get number 2 bus from Dorchester Street. It drops you at The Hadley Arms (S Bound), The Avenue, Combe Down, which is a 22 minute walk (0.9 miles) along a straight road to Combe Grove.
Alternatively, you can get the Number WSX bus towards Claverton Down from North Parade, Bath City Centre. This bus will drop you off at Ralph Allen School (E Bound). This is at the very entrance to Combe Grove on Claverton Down Road.
Families, Children & Infants
Combe Grove is an adults only retreat.
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