I recently returned from a weeklong stay at Health Etcetera. I was hesitant at first to spend the money, thinking that maybe I would be better off going abroad. Thank goodness I decided to go here. From start to finish the care attention from the staff was second to none and the location, a beautiful rural setting in Winchester, was just perfect to relax and unwind.

I initially decided to visit Health Etcetera because I had a few health issues which had been niggling at me that I wanted to clear up. The week achieved far more than this and I came away feeling rejuvenated, with a whole new perspective on life.

The programme can be tailored to suit your needs whether that be a focus on nutrition, yoga, tai chi, massage and/or general detox. However, I would be surprised if anyone comes away from here without a wealth of knowledge about their health and eating habits that they don't feel propelled to put into practice in their daily life.

The Director of the retreat is the nicest, most genuine and knowledgeable person you could ever wish to meet and always makes herself available for questions - of which I had many. Her educational lectures on nutrition and wellbeing were fascinating and the information has made me want to change my life for the better.

The most startling aspect of the week was learning how much we can control our own health and prevent disease and illness. It's really quite simple and something everyone can do.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough and wish everyone could visit ASAP.