Overlooking the Mediterranean just outside Saint Tropez, Lily of The Valley is not your average wellness hotel. Its Sport Programme is designed to push you – without punishing you – by blending daily one-to-one coaching with up to 70 classes a week, ranging from reformer Pilates and strength training to aqua boxing, sea wading and trail runs through the pine forest. Programmes start with diagnostic testing to tailor your plan and are built around the ‘TGV Method’ developed by Dr Jacques Fricker, which prioritises sustainable fat loss, performance and energy without extreme restriction. Meals are Mediterranean, balanced and refined; recovery comes via cryotherapy, massage, saunas and snow showers; and the views alone do half the work. This is fitness with structure, science and style – exactly as it should be.  

From €3,500 for five nights. 

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1st Class Bootcamp is raising the bar on what a fitness retreat looks and feels like. Led by founder Tom Brown – whose clients range from athletes to high-performing execs – the retreats strike a balance between physical challenge and downtime. Each location is chosen for its privacy and comfort, whether it’s a sprawling country estate in North Norfolk, a sleek villa in Sotogrande, or an Ibiza property with views across the hills. Over five days, guests follow a daily schedule that includes five hours of training each day – think strength sessions, boxing, HIIT, hikes and beach circuits – plus personalised coaching, mindset workshops and seminars on recovery, nutrition and habit building. Food is a highlight, all cooked by an in-house chef, with healthy snacks throughout. For those after something more exclusive, private group buyouts are available – ideal for families, friends or teams wanting to train, relax and reset in a bespoke setting.  

From £875pp (twin share) or £1,300 (single occupancy).

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