Blackbirdleys A.B.C - (Near Oxfordshire, UK)

Fergus Napper I couldn’t be more impressed with this club. The facilities are modern, clean, and beautifully maintained from the gym and studios to the racquets courts and spa areas. The staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, creating a positive atmosphere every time I visit. The range of classes is excellent, the equipment is top-quality, and everything feels very well organised. This is by far one of the best gym I’ve ever been to. Highly recommended!

Charlotte Dempsey I’d never tried Reformer Pilates and felt a tad intimidated before my first session but as soon as I arrived the instructor was so kind that I immediately felt at ease and knew I’d be back. The sessions fly by thanks to the spa-like vibe and the small class sizes really mean that the instructors can help you push yourself so that you can feel where you’ve worked for days. I can’t recommend it here enough. It’s such a lovely, welcoming place to build strength and switch off from the outside world that I actually look forward to exercising which is remarkable for me. P.s Try the energy balls they are 10/10

Evelyn Fenton I have attended Nikkis classes for over a year now and find them very helpful in dealing with specific issues as well as overall wellness. Nikki is very knowledgeable about Yoga and its benefits for well being. I have found her classes both relaxing and informative. Her style of teaching is very friendly, relaxed and full of humour. The classes encourage continuing with Yoga practice at home.

Christopher Whalen What a lovely place to swim! It’s 200m long and a wonderful way to cool down at the end of a hot summer’s day. You need to wear a bright swim hat and use a tow float. There are changing rooms but we usually get ready at the side of the lake. You can buy 10 swims for £60. Swim hats are sold at the reception and you can hire a tow float for £1. 4 lengths of this lake are the equivalent of 32 lengths in a normal 25m indoor leisure centre pool.

Peter Jenkins Where to start... if you want to work hard, put your body through torture, not walk for a few days and have lots of fun then this is the place for you. In all seriousness, CountryFit first of all, is a community which provides a great sense of inclusion, everyone is welcome and everyone is cheered on no matter your ability. Sid is one of the most friendly people you will meet and you instantly see that she absolutely loves what she does - she has an amazing array of instructors (including Jacob ;)) who will create fun and intense sessions. You will absolutely love the set up they have especially during the summer months - my only regret is not starting sooner and doing more. What are you waiting for - sign up for you first session now.

Susie Prichard-Casey I’ve been doing Pilates since 2010 in private and small group tuition. I’ve never had as good a teacher as Ivana nor enjoyed it as much! Ivana is extraordinary - highly perceptive, knowledgeable, experienced, encouraging and fun! She somehow creates very specific, bespoke and varying routines Acheson - you won’t get bored... Her equipment is meticulously clean and her dedicated studio room beautifully appointed. I cannot recommend Ivana more highly. You will work hard, feel great, see fast results and have such a good time. Amazing!