29/07/26

Unplugged launches new foodies' digital detox cabin

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your wellbeing is put your phone away, step into nature and spend a weekend slowing down. Now, Unplugged, the UK's pioneers of digital detox escapes, are giving food lovers another reason to disconnect with the launch of Archie, its very first cabin designed entirely around the joy of cooking and sharing great food.

Launching this July, Archie is tucked away within the beautiful Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire, just 65 minutes by train from London, making it an easy countryside escape for city dwellers craving a change of pace. Here, Unplugged combines its signature screen-free experience with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, inviting guests to swap endless scrolling for slow cooking beneath the stars.

Created in partnership with outdoor cooking specialists Big Green Egg, the cabin centres around one of the brand's iconic ceramic BBQs, capable of grilling, roasting, smoking, baking and slow cooking. Guests will find everything needed for an unforgettable alfresco feast, from pizza-making accessories and rotisserie equipment to a chef's apron, transforming every meal into part of the experience.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty for food enthusiasts too. A visit to Belvoir Castle's Farm Shop provides the chance to stock up on artisan cheeses, seasonal produce and local ingredients before heading back to the cabin. Those looking to dine out can also discover nearby restaurants including The Martin's Arms, run by MasterChef: The Professionals winner Laurence Henry, alongside the award-winning Chequers Inn.

As with every Unplugged stay, technology takes a back seat. Upon arrival, guests lock their phones away in the company's signature lockbox and instead embrace a slower pace with books, board games, maps, journals, a retro cassette player and even an old-school Nokia phone for emergencies. Add a kingsize bed dressed with Piglet Bedding, woodland views, a wood-fired hot tub and peaceful surroundings, and it's easy to see why guests leave feeling truly refreshed.

Since launching in 2020, Unplugged has grown to more than 50 off-grid cabins across the UK and Spain, with Archie representing the latest step in its mission to help people reconnect with nature, food and each other through meaningful, screen-free experiences. Whether you're planning a romantic weekend away, celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a proper break from notifications, Archie offers a refreshing reminder that some of life's greatest pleasures are the simplest: cooking together, eating well and spending time outdoors.

Need to Know

Location: Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire
Travel from London: Approximately 65 minutes by train
Launching: July 2026
Stay length: Three-night digital detox experience
Prices: From £620 per stay

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Written by Claire Bloom

Photography by Rebecca Hope

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Global Fitness Brand Technogym opens its first experiential retail space in Selfridges

Feb 22, 2023
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Updated: May 28, 2024

Global Fitness Brand Technogym opens its first experiential retail space in Selfridges on the lower ground floor, this whopping 44 square meters of luxury retail space is now open to the public, offering consumers complimentary 30-minute fitness evaluation sessions and the chance to try out some of the most advanced and up-to-date home gym equipment available today.

Already a world leader in fitness, sport and wellness technologies, Technogym has been the official supplier to the last eight Olympic games. The brand provides a complete ecosystem of connected digital equipment, including on-demand fitness and personalised training via smart technology and apps, allowing consumers the chance to work out anytime and anywhere with their own personal program for health and wellness.

The company is on a mission to make the world a fitter and healthier place, their ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ campaign challenges and motives people to work out more by giving them the opportunity to transform their exercise into donations to a good cause. Technogym has been a pioneer in developing corporate and government wellness programs globally, to reduce health service costs and promote well-being through working out more and following a healthy lifestyle. Currently, over 55 million people train with Technogym in 85,000 wellness centres and 400,00 private homes around the world.

Complimentary sessions at Selfridges can be booked via the Selfridges booking platform. These engaging sessions follow a number of different workouts, suitable for any fitness level, incorporating cardio and strength training. Workout formats include: ‘Bench Beginner’, ‘Total Body HIIT’ and ‘Strength Metcon’ with specialist Technogym trainers on hand to assist customers in selecting on-demand training programs for every need.

To book a class visit: https://bookings.selfridges.com

Written by Claire Bloom

Photography courtesy of Technogym

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