Pilates & Wellness Retreats South of France & Cotswolds
Jessica May
Jessica May Retreats offer boutique Pilates and wellness retreats designed for women seeking rest, movement and space to reset. Hosted in beautiful locations across the South of France and the Cotswolds, each retreat combines daily Pilates, nourishing food and mindful practices in a calm, supportive setting.
Pilates & Wellness Retreats
The Cotswolds, UK
South of France
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Upcoming Retreats
The Cotswolds
6th - 9th November 2026
5th - 8th February 2027
Last Rooms Remaining
South of France
6th - 9th May 2027
Sold out
South of France
23rd - 26th September 2027
Now available to book
Bespoke Retreats
A retreat designed entirely around you and your girl gang. Simply email us your preferred dates, destination, group size and budget, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Who These Retreats Are For
These Pilates and wellness retreats are designed for women who want to step away from the busyness of everyday life and focus on movement, nourishment and rest. No previous Pilates experience is required, all sessions are accessible, supportive and adaptable to your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, all Pilates sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced movers alike. We start the retreat with the fundamentals of pilates and level up or down depending on your body.
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Each retreat includes daily Pilates sessions, access to our reformer pilates machine, yoga classes, evening meditation, hikes, sea swims (in France), 3 nourishing meals a day, nutrition & wellness guidance (through workshops) and plenty of time to rest and reset.
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Jessica May Retreats are thoughtfully curated, small-group experiences that combine reformer Pilates, guided yoga and meditation to support both physical strength and nervous system reset. Each retreat is led by an experienced Pilates instructor and registered nutritional therapist, blending intelligent movement with nourishment and calm. Every detail is considered, from the schedule to the setting, so you can fully switch off, feel at home and relax without having to make decisions or lift a finger.
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Absolutely. Many guests attend solo and leave feeling deeply connected and supported.
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Cotswolds rooms start from £900pp sharing and South of France rooms from £1,250pp sharing. You’ll find individual room pricing listed under My Sanctuary on each retreat page. Each room is priced individually, with the option to choose double occupancy if you’d like to share with a friend, or single occupancy for your own private space.
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Yes. Reformer Pilates is available during the retreat, with reformer machines accessible for you to use in your own time. You’ll also have free access to our on-demand app, so you can follow expert guidance from Jessica May and complement the retreat with additional reformer sessions whenever it suits you.
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To book your place, please email hello@jessicamaywellness.com and let us know which room you’d like to reserve, along with your preference for single or double occupancy. A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
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Yes. Instalment options are available, simply let us know when you enquire and we’ll happily work with you to find a payment plan that feels supportive and manageable.
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Yes. All our Pilates and wellness retreats are women-only, all-female small groups, designed for women who want to rest, move and reset. Many guests come on their own, and leave having made new friends.
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In the UK, our Cotswolds Pilates retreat is held at Anthology Farm near Cheltenham, with a heated indoor pool and yoga studio. In France, our South of France Pilates retreat is at Villa Balladou, overlooking the bay of St Tropez in Sainte-Maxime.
Client Reviews
I had the most incredible experience at the Jessica May Cotswold wellness retreat - it genuinely exceeded my expectations. The combination of Pilates, yoga, stretching, breathwork, countryside hikes, amazing food, and plenty of time to properly relax at a beautiful venue was deeply restorative. Jessica, and her co-host Zara, were so supportive and attentive throughout that I didn’t have to think about a thing - I felt completely looked after from start to finish and left feeling reset and re-energised. I’ve already booked to return next year!
— Tess, Jan 26An amazing retreat.
Excellent pilates and yoga delivered by Jessica and Zara. Amazing location in the South of France with stunning food served.
Don’t hesitate in booking as you will enjoy every minute of it and learn so much about health and nutrition. I met such lovely like minded people and will definitely return in the future. I had no experience of yoga but loved it and you can join in the classes at any level, I have continued the yoga back in the UK.
— Julie, Sept 25After following Jessica’s retreats online for a while, I finally took the plunge and booked onto it. Solo… and it was the best decision I made (I just wish I’d done it sooner!!)
From the minute I walked in to the house, to the minute I left, the entire experience was pure bliss… Jessica and Zara were wonderful hosts, with every little detail carefully thought out. Daily pilates, yoga & informative workshops with down time between practices really balanced & elongated the 4-days perfectly. I felt like I was in a bubble and didn’t want it to be over!
The house, the rooms, the views were all utter perfection. Oh and the food - chefs kiss - WOW! If you’re thinking about booking it - DO IT TODAY!
— Claire, Sept 25
The Cotswolds, UK
South of France