Yoga & Walking Holiday in the Cotswolds

Dating from the Tudor period and of, considerable historic interest, Harrington House mirrors the mellow architectural style of the Cotswolds. Its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the charming centre of Bourton-on-the-Water make it ideal for those who prefer a less active holiday.

Harrington House has 29 bedrooms. Most are located in the main house, with others in the adjacent cottages. 

Rooms

Choose Your Room: Our new “Choose Your Room” service is available at our UK country houses, providing the option to choose and confirm a specific room for an extra £30 per room. Supplements to upgrade to 'Better' or 'Best' rooms still apply. The choice of room number must be of the same room type as originally booked and is subject to availability.

At the house

Dining

All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits. √ Start your day with our extensive breakfast. √ Take your fill from our famous self-service picnic lunches √ A relaxed social dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses

Your evenings

Accessibility

Due to the layout and age of Harrington House, it is not recommended for wheelchair users or anyone with restricted mobility.

Although one bedroom has wheelchair access, the access to the main house has some steps and internally there are some steps to negotiate.

More details on Bourton accessibility

Additional information

• Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
• Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
• Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times
• Information can be provided in large print
• Staff have received disability awareness training
• Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
• Fridge for medication can be supplied

Molly is a qualified and experienced Yoga and Pilates teacher with her own studio based in Cardiff. She holds a BA Hons degree in Human Movement. She teaches Hatha yoga to include physical postures, breathwork, relaxation and visualisation and meditation exercises. Her Pilates classes focus on the original exercises since she was trained individually before any of the big Pilates schools were formed. Molly is very passionate about the human body; what it can do and seeking out its limits.

^{Hatha yoga is not suitable for those with disabilities although spine and other joint problems can be catered for.}

She was very knowledgeable about her subject and was very good at getting us to do the exercises and showing us how we could do them better using her techniques of energy lines and points. She listened to questions and comments and incorporated them into her sessions very well.

Joan holds qualifications in Iyengar Yoga and is also certified by the British Wheel of Yoga. Her teaching concentrates on correct alignment, hence maximum benefit and safety in the poses. Classes will be always be planned to suit the needs and aptitudes of the group with regard to the postures chosen and the overall physical demands involved in a session. Depending upon the circumstances therefore, a session may be gentle and involve mainly basic postures or could be more demanding with the inclusion of more advanced postures where appropriate. In any event, her approach is such that whatever the posture every student will be able to make a start and so gain some benefit from it.

Overall students will be encouraged to regard their Yoga practise as a mindful exploration of body and mind, designed to increase strength and flexibility in equal measure which, combined with meditation and visualisation sessions in the evenings, will do much to reduce anxiety and stress and promote a vibrant feeling of wellbeing.