Wellbeing Break at Mas d'en Llinas

Domaine du Mas d’en Llinas is a stunning home set in the foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the beautiful village of Castelnou and 45 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.

Reminiscent of Tuscan hillsides, an avenue of Italian Cypress trees leads one to this beautiful stone Mas, nestled amongst olive, fig and almond trees, basking in sunshine with a huge swimming pool. This countryside retreat, set within the Alberes mountain range of the Western Pyrenees has stunning views of the wild countryside right down to the Mediterranean Sea with Mount Canigou, standing tall in the background.

Poolside Body Conditioning Fitness and Sunset Stretch classes will be on offer daily at this extended weekend of wellbeing. A mix of core, cardio & strength work (and hopefully a few smiles too!) will kick you into gear with the morning fitness session. Get some length swimming in the 16x8 metre pool or take time to relax or follow up with a game of tennis or an afternoon hike , discovering this beautiful countryside. Work on your core, mobility & flexibility in the stretch class whilst watching the sun set behind Mount Canigou and bask in the golden colour of the evening light, dappling the valley and mountains. Then relax for evening drinks and canapés on the sofas under the pergola overlooking the pool and the breath-taking surroundings.

Castelnou is one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ and a great option for walks from Mas d’en Llinas. Castelnou’s medieval streets attract visitors from far afield, drawn by its enchanting scenery. With a number of restaurants and little cafés and home to many artisans with their studios dotted around this beautiful village, this is a great destination to include in one of our walks.

Collioure, a medieval port set in a beautiful Mediterranean bay is a stunning destination for a day trip where we will have lunch overlooking the bay with its magnificent 13th Century Castle and 17th Century Bell tower, after a morning of sea kayaking and snorkelling or a coastal hike on the Emerald Coast. Alternatively, some may choose to head to one of the Cathar Castles in the region with a walk up to the Chateau de Peyrepertuse, which boasts fantastic views from its peak of the valleys of the Corbières mountain range, where the many vineyards produce some of the best wines of the Languedoc. This will be followed by lunch at vineyard, where each course will be accompanied by different wines from this famous wine producer. 

With Inspirational Fitness Coach
RACHEL CARTER OF FOR FITNESS SAKE

4 DAY WELL-BEING PROGRAMME with 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION & DELICIOUS HOME COOKED FOOD SOURCED FROM LOCAL MARKETS & GROWERS

Thursday 26th to Monday 30th September 2024
First Year Launch Prices from £870 with classes & activities / £720 without 

Dinner à table on arrival

Daily programme

8-9am: Continental buffet breakfast
9.30 – 10.30am: Poolside fitness Session
10.30am-1pm: Relax or option to play tennis
1-2pm: Buffet Lunch
3-5.30 pm: Afternoon Walk (Nordic or otherwise) or option to play tennis
6-7pm: Sunset Stretch class
8-10pm: Dinner à table

Excursion on Day 2 after Continental breakfast, optional stretch class and dinner on return.

Buffet breakfast on day of departure and optional fitness session.

BODY CONDITIONING SESSIONS will take place next to the pool with a variation of fun exercises under Rachel’s motivational guidance.

SWIMMING in the pool which is 16 x 8 metres so plenty of room get some serious lengths in.  

WALKS that can include Nordic Walking will allow you to discover the beautiful, wild countryside surrounding this beautiful site with a visit to Castelnou, the local village as a great pit stop.

SUNSET STRETCH CLASSES utilising some Yoga & Pilates inspired movements to strengthen & lengthen & improve core & joint stability led by Rachel to soothe the body after a day of activities.

TENNIS COURTS are available to book in the local town for anyone who wishes to get together for a game. You may like to book this in the mornings after the body conditioning class or afternoon instead of a walk.

GASTRONOMY
We are blessed with the services of a fantastic cook, Sue Goater, who has a breadth of experience in cooking wholesome seasonal meals and catering for all dietary preferences.

OPTIONS for Day Trips
CHATEAU DE PEYREPERTUSE and CHATEAU DE JAU MEAL WITH WINE TASTING
40 minute walk up to the magnificent Chateau de Peyrepertuse. This place is something else!
Followed by lunch at the Bar and Grill at the Chateau de Jau. 5 course lunch complemented by the Chateau’s delicious wines for you to taste. (Only really suitable for meat eaters!)

SEA KAYAKING or COASTAL WALK to COLLIOURE with LUNCH AT LE NEPTUNE
A morning of sea kayaking and snorkelling around creeks of the Emerald Coast or experience the beauty of this stunning coastline on foot to reach Collioure, a magnificent medieval port in a beautiful Mediterranean bay where we will all meet. Lunch at Le Neptune Restaurant with a menu to die for and views of Collioure’s spectacular 13th century Castle and 17th century bell tower.

What’s Included
Accommodation, classes and transfers are all covered. All meals, drinks and snacks at the house will be included with continental buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner à table.

What’s Not Included
Flights, excursion activities (Sea kayaking or Castle Entry) would be paid for directly by guests in addition to lunch in Collioure or Chateau de Jau where guests will be required to cover the cost of their meal. Paying bar for cocktails.

Helping you be the very best version of you!

I’m Rachel Carter, based in Hindon in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
I’m a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor with a professional background in the food industry.
I love training in the outdoors, nature’s very own gym and it’s guaranteed to make you feel better!
I am very excited to be offering fitness sessions to suit YOUR needs at Domaine du Mas d’en Llinas in September 2024!

Whatever your personal fitness goals I’d love to help you reach them in a way that suits YOU.
Qualifications
Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructor
Active IQ Level 3 Personal Trainer
Exercise Anywhere Academy Nordic Walking Instructor
PURESTRETCH Instructor Qualified
Kettle Bell Instructor, Trained with British Weight Lifting
Fully Insured

Whatever your age, shape or goals….fitness is your friend

Why Exercise…..why not?

Here’s a small list of benefits….

• Improves sleep
• Increases energy levels
• Boosts immune system
• Improves heart, bone and muscle health
• Decreases stress levels
• Helps prevent cancer

Don’t take my word for it….these facts are from the UK NHS website

• up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
• up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer
• up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer
• a 30% lower risk of early death
• up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis
• up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture
• a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults)
• up to a 30% lower risk of depression
• up to a 30% lower risk of dementia

The 9 bedrooms are all named after sites of interest in the region. There are 6 bedrooms with ensuite and 3 bedrooms with shared bathrooms.

Canigou , the Tower is a large room with super kingsize bed, has 360 degree views of Mount Canigou and surrounding mountains and down to the sea. There is an ensuite WC and a freestanding bath, for a perfect soak to take all of this in. It has a large terrace with some of the best views from the house.

Roc de Majorque is a large studio room with sofa and super kingsize bed, ensuite with walk in shower and a lovely terrace overlooking the valley and down to the sea…and the dramatic sunrise!

Peyrepertuse is a large studio room with kingsize bed, ensuite bathroom with shower over bath and shares a large terrace with the tower with views of Mount Canigou and some of the best views from the house.

Collioure is a large room with kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom with shower over bath and its own terrace with views down to the sea and sunrises to die for!

Eus is a smaller room with kingsize bed with its own shower room and shares a bathroom with Alberes.

Alberes is a medium size room with kingsize, four poster bed plus a small double bed separated by a low wall and shares its bathroom with Eus.

Castelnou is a medium size room with ensuite with a large walk in shower with french doors to the garden and beautiful views across the valley and down to the sea with an amazing sunrise.

Galamus is a large room with ensuite with a bath, french doors with beautiful views of the garden and across the valley with a stunning sunrise.

Carcassonne is a large studio room with shared bathroom, french doors with lovely views of the garden, across the valley and down to the sea and beautiful sunrises.

All of these rooms can be arranged as twins with the exception of Eus.

Roc de Majorque can be arranged as a triple.

Please see the gallery page on the website for more photos of the rooms.

PRICES (in GB Sterling and Per Person)

These are special offer prices to launch our our Wellbeing Break at Mas d’en Llinas. We have attempted to get these prices as low as possible while also ensuring we can still offer a great experience for our guests!

We are sure that you will love this holiday and with your support we can hopefully keep prices down year on year.

Carcassonne – large room, shared bathroom with shower, french doors to garden
Sole occupancy £1000 / non fitness £850
Double or twin with a friend or partner £870 / non fitness £720

Eus - Smaller room, private shower, shared bathroom with Alberes
Sole occupancy £1,000 / non fitness £850
Double or twin with a friend or partner £870 / non fitness £720

Alberes - medium room, Kingsize bed + small double, shared bathroom with Eus, french doors to terrace
Sole occupancy £1,030/ non fitness £880
Double / twin with a friend or partner £890 / non fitness £740

Peyrepertuse - large studio room, ensuite bath/shower, french doors to terrace
Sole occupancy £1,140/ non fitness £990
Double / twin with a friend or partner £950 / non fitness £800

Collioure - large room, ensuite with bath/shower, french doors to private terrace
Sole occupancy £1,140/ non fitness £990
Double / twin with a friend or partner £950 / non fitness £800

Castelnou - medium room, ensuite with shower, french doors to garden
Sole occupancy £1,140/ non fitness £990
Double / twin with a friend or partner £950 / non fitness £800

Galamus - large room, ensuite with bath, french doors to garden
Sole occupancy £1,140/ non fitness £990
Double / twin with a friend or partner £950 / non fitness £800

Roc de Majorque - large studio room, ensuite with shower, french doors to terrace
Sole occupancy £1,220/ non fitness £1,070
Double / twin with a friend or partner £995 / non fitness £845
Triple £ 910 / non fitness 760

Canigou - The Tower, large room, 360 degree views, ensuite WC, freestanding bath and large terrace
Sole occupancy £1,275/ non fitness £1,125
Double / twin with a friend or partner £1,025 / non fitness £875

TRAVEL

Flight options with transfers included.

OUTBOUND Thursday 26th September / RETURN Monday 30th September

British Airways 
London Gatwick to Montpellier
OUTBOUND – 1010-1310 
RETURN – 1100-1150

Ryanair
Bournemouth to Girona
OUTBOUND – 1355-1620
RETURN – 1535-1630

Bournemouth flights also fly to / from Carcassonne on Wednesdays if anyone wants to extend their trip to include some time in Carcassonne. There are trains from Carcassonne to Perpignan and transfers can be arranged to / from Perpignan.

Alternative airports within 1h30 of the house are Carcassonne and Béziers. Or Barcelona and Toulouse are 2h30 away. Transfers are not included to these airports.

CAR HIRE
If you would prefer to hire your own car, we can offer discounts on the prices, please discuss this with us.