Italian Yoga Retreat

FAQs

• What is your holiday/retreat cancellation policy?

  When booking a holiday or retreat with Lime House Yoga, full payment is required, of which £250 is a non-refundable deposit.  Some holidays or retreats may have instalment options available. The first £250 of your instalment payments will be treated as the deposit. Please note that payment schedules may differ for different retreats/holidays.

  We understand that there are times where you may be unable to attend once payment has been made and we will always try to help where we can. In the event of cancellation 60 days or more prior to the retreat/holiday, you will be entitled to a refund (less the non-refundable deposit).

  In the event of cancellation 59 days or less prior to the retreat/holiday, payments are not refundable.  If however your place(s) can be given to someone on the relevant retreat/holiday waiting list then we will refund you the payment (less your deposit).

  Should Lime House Yoga cancel the retreat/holiday, you will be offered a full refund or if you would prefer, credit against future events held by Lime House Yoga.

  Cancellation of your booking should be confirmed and notified by email.

• What are the occupancy options?

  You can choose from:

  · Full board, shared occupancy with yoga

  · Full board, single occupancy with en-suite with yoga

  · Full board, single occupancy with shared bathroom with yoga

  · Full board, shared occupancy, no yoga

• How do I get to the Italian retreat?

  The nearest airports are Florence, Pisa and Perugia. The villa is fairly remote so if you want to get out and about to explore the local countryside during your stay, you may consider hiring a car.

  Taxis and airport transfers will need to be arranged independently and we have included some contact details below.

  The retreat hosts Jock and Emma will confirm which flight they are on when they have booked it.

• Where will I be staying at the villa?

  Our retreat venue is set in 5 acres of Italian gardens against a lush backdrop of forests, olive groves and vineyards.

  You will either be staying in the main house, which is a 15th century Italian country manor house, once the summer residence for a Florentine family. The large, rustic house plus converted barn and stables provide 17 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. Every room is unique, retaining original and traditional features and furnishings. The house opens out onto the courtyard, where guests play, relax, have breakfast and lunch, or enjoy an aperitivo.

  If you are not in the main house, you will be staying in the beautiful, restored building, “Palazzo Regina”, which is a two-minute walk from the main house.

  Guests congregate together for all meals at the main house.

• What is the food like at the villa?

  The food served at the retreat is based on a traditional local Italian cuisine. All meals will include a selection of meat, fish and vegetarian options as standard. Vegan, GF or other requirements can be catered for on request.

  Food is prepared freshly every day by the wonderful retreat chefs. If you have any food allergies/sensitivities, please let us know. There is a self-service tea & coffee station for guest use. You have the option to enjoy your food either inside or outside in the beautiful garden.

  In case you’re hungry outside of mealtimes, you also have 24/7 unlimited access to a fridge full of milk, yoghurt, cereals, bread, butter and jams, fresh fruit and a barista coffee machine as well as wine, beer, liqueurs and spirits.

  On Thursdays the kitchen is closed but all of the above is available, plus a staff member can help you book a restaurant or order a take-away. There is also a local bar that makes delicious snacks.

• My travelling partner does not practice yoga, are they able to join me?

  Yes! This Italian yoga retreat is designed for everyone, wether you are travelling alone or with a friend or partner.

  If your travelling partner does not practise yoga there is plenty for them to enjoy and lots for you to enjoy together after your daily practise. Relax and read by the pool, play tennis, hire bikes and explore the beautiful countryside or book an Italian cookery class.  After your afternoon workshop-style yoga session, we all come together for a delicious 4-course evening meal.

• What’s the internet/phone signal like at the villa?

  There is plenty of mobile phone and internet access at the retreat venue. There are a range of both indoor and outdoor communal spaces where you can catch up on emails or work should you need to.

• What other activities does the villa offer?

  The retreat venue offers a pool, tennis court, a library, a music room, therapeutic and beauty treatments, art classes, cooking classes and woodland walks.