Combe Grove
Bath, United Kingdom
Overview
Set within 70 acres of rolling Summerset countryside is Combe Grove Estate. Combe Grove has just launched a new Metabolic Health Retreat - a unique and pioneering project in the UK that offers guidance and help to those who are ready to change their lifestyle for good. Medically measurable and comprehensively holistic, the Metabolic Health Programme has been developed by leading medical, nutritional and movement experts and supported by Dr Campbell Murdoch, a leading advocate of metabolic health with a specialism in Type 2 Diabetes. Most modern lifestyle diseases are preventable, treatable and reversible, and the Metabolic Health Programme provides an opportunity to take back control of your health. The programme delivers measurable, sustainable improvements to fundamental elements of your physical and mental wellbeing. From high blood pressure to Type 2 Diabetes, fertility issues, fatty liver and musculoskeletal conditions, improved metabolic health helps to put the body back into balance, and the Metabolic Health Programme provides a medically proven pathway to refresh and revitalise your current and future wellbeing.
*** This is a one year programme and includes 6 nights stay at Combe Grove ***
When to go
What we love
- 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 diagnosis of pre-diabetes, or at risk of other lifestyle conditions, who that want to focus on solutions to reduce their risk of further health complications
- Those who want to make changes to their lifestyle and overall health that are positive, sustainable and achievable
- Those who wish to reboot their health or who feel they are stuck in the rut after the pandemic and want to get their wellbeing back on track
Offers
- Complimentary additional therapy - a choice of (60 minutes, worth £65):
- - Bespoke Aromatherapy
- - Swedish massage
- - Deep tissue massage
Wellness
Combe Grove just launched a unique new retreat with focus on metabolic health! This one year programme aims to change how you perceive and achieve optimal health and wellbeing which will have a positive impact on quality of your life and longevity. Combe Grove is working with leading medical and nutritional experts, including Dr Campbell Murdoch, renowned for his work in the field of metabolic health. Each retreat is tailored to individual health requirements and ambitions.
Metabolic Health retreat encompasses Five Roots of Metabolic Health. These are - Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Mindset and Environment. These are explored through educational workshops during the retreat week, alongside a wide range of other activities such as yoga, meditation, talks and outdoor activities. Everyone can agree that the hardest part of any retreat is sustaining the lifestyle changes at home. And this is why this programme is unique as you get one year of support and guidance. This support ranges from specially curated food recipes and activities to keep your body moving, to scheduled consultations with the team to discuss your progress and plan the next phases of your health journey.
in 2024 Combe grove launched 2 new retreats - Food Addiction and Type 1 Diabetes. Food Addition is designed to educate and assist those who want to improve their relationship with food and is recommended for those who struggle with obesity, chronic fatigue and/or pain, low self esteem and those who want to be free from addictive behaviour. Type 1 Diabetes retreat is for adults of all ages with Type 1 Diabetes condition who want to live a freer and healthier lives and want to create the best natural conditions for improved insulin management and enhanced physical and mental wellbeing.
How does it work:
- Before you book yourself on this retreat you will have a health screening with the nutritionist - the retreat is a personal journey, and every participant needs to be assessed prior to joining so that the experience yields as many diverse benefits as possible
- Three weeks before the retreat you will receive your support materials, including a welcome webinar introducing the Five Roots, a blood test kit and health measurement kit. The blood tests are for key bio markers for diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk.
- You will then spend 6 nights at Combe Grove. The retreat price includes all nutritionist approved meals, activities and three credits towards a nutritional consultation, massage and treatment with one of our experienced practitioners.
- After the retreat you will access a post retreat 48-week plan including an exclusive access to your own online portal, weekly access to articles, podcasts and videos, four one to one calls with a member of the nutrition team and one year membership at the Club at Combe Grove.
- Follow up health checks - done at 1, 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 weeks of your programme - including a panel of metabolic markers, blood pressure and , waist circumference.. You will take a finger prick blood test to do in the comfort of your home, send it to the special lab (kit and instructions will be given to you) and results will be discussed during your follow up chat with the Combe Grove specialist.
- There is also the option to return for a 3 nights returner stay to review progress with your Combe Grove support team and continue your health transformation.
The retreat: part of the one year programme is visiting Combe Grove for 6 nights. On the Metabolic Health Retreat, you will have a full daily programme of activities ranging from lifestyle workshops, creative sessions and cookery demonstrations to morning yoga, exercise taster sessions and guided walks. You get an opportunity to be seen by specialists for one to one sessions and even have some relaxing spa treatments. You will be following the retreat food ethos too. On the Metabolic Health Retreat, you will have the time to listen to what your body is trying to tell you, away from the busyness of everyday life.
*Please note that wellness facilities and group activities are open for local club members too.
- Acupuncture
- Emotional freedom technique
- Herbal medicine
- Kinesiology
- Myofascial release
- Osteopathy
- Cranial sacral osteopathy
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Shiatsu
- Massages
Activities
- Group activities as per weekly schedule
- Tennis
- Walking around the estate
- Jogging
- Indoor and outdoor swimming
- Farm
- Visit historic town of Bath
Typical Group Classes
- Meditation
- Walks
- Nordic walks
- Workshops
- Relaxation session
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
All rooms are bright and airy, nestled within 70 acres of woodland with beautiful views across the valley. Rooms are located in the Barn, which is just next to the main house. They all have private bathrooms. To enrich your experience your rooms will be tailored to you with carefully selected herbs and oils that reflect your chosen root.
Approximate size is 21 SqM.
Bathroom has 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 soap from Clovelly, shampoo and body wash from Bramley.
Approximate size is 30 SqM.
Barthroom has a bath with overhead 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 soap from Clovelly, shampoo and body wash from Bramley.
The Grove rooms also offer a Japanese Bath for in-room treatments with a view.
What’s on the menu
Food is a big part of your programme. While staying at Combe Grove for 6 nights, all your meals will be included. These will be prepared by in-house nutritionists and chefs. Menus will be seasonal, nourishing and fresh, drawing on the principles of metabolic health. All dishes will be make using the produce grown on the Estate or sourced locally.
Retreat will include 2 daily meals and you will be eating with other retreat participants at certain times to follow the time restrictive eating pattern. Menu will include more options and you will pre-order your choice on the day. Menus will give you chance to try low carb diet but your daily nutritional needs will be met. Vegetarian options and choice of protein will be available.
Expert nutritionists and dietitians will guide you through workshops designed to enhance your understanding of metabolic health, allowing you to create meaningful change through a deep appreciation of how the body processes and responds to the food we eat.
** Please note that Combe Grove is fully 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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