Return a sense of serenity to your life with these wellness retreats
When life feels overwhelming, a wellness retreat can provide the perfect antidote—a chance to reset your mind, rejuvenate your body, and reconnect with your inner calm. The UK is brimming with wellness retreats that cater to every need, from invigorating fitness escapes by the coast to serene spa weekends in the countryside. As seasoned explorers of wellness getaways, we’ve curated a list of the most transformative retreats across the UK, combining our expertise with first-hand insights to bring you the ultimate guide.
Whether you’re searching for a fitness challenge along the stunning Jurassic Coast, the luxury of a nature-inspired break in the Cotswolds, or a secluded island escape, these retreats offer something for everyone. Expect a mix of activities designed to nourish your soul—yoga, meditation, wild swimming, farm-to-table dining, and even tree bathing. Each destination on this list has been carefully selected for its unique approach to well-being, ensuring your retreat experience is as memorable as it is restorative.
Join us as we guide you to 10 of the best wellness retreats in the UK, offering something for every type of traveler—from the fitness enthusiast to the mindfulness seeker.
The Best Health and Wellness Retreats in the UK
Stede Court, Kent
Indulge yourself in a weekend of luxury with Stede Court’s private retreat. Run by celebrity trainer Kathryn Freeland and set in a beautiful grade II estate, this stay will create bespoke wellness retreats for you and your group. A wide range of activities is on offer, including meditation, yoga, and HIIT workouts. Stede Court’s 7 secluded acres also offer guests a swimming pond, luxury outdoor sauna, and running track. In the evenings, you can tuck into delicious meals made with homegrown and locally sourced produce.
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Homefield Grange, Northamptonshire
Set in the Northamptonshire countryside, Homefield Grange is a residential retreat that focuses on kickstarting new beginnings for their guests. Packages range from Detox to Mind-Body Restorer. Their health kitchen helps clients feel lighter and brighter with a choice between a plant-based diet or a detox juice fast. Alcohol, wheat, dairy, meat, and sugar are strictly off the menu. For a relaxing time, the in-house spa has a wealth of treatments and facilities, including a salt steam room and Infinity hydro pool.
Cloud Twelve, London
Cloud Twelve is one of a kind. A stylish wellness and lifestyle club set over three extensive floors in the heart of Notting Hill, it’s our new number-one place to head for an indulgent spa day without leaving the capital. The wellness clinic, spa treatments, and vegan brasserie are open to non-members, while members can make use of the amazingly designed family space, which includes an activity classroom and a magic forest-themed playground. Creche is available too.
Heckfield Place, Hampshire
For a post-lockdown refresh, visit Heckfield Place Hotel. This nature-based wellness retreat in the heart of the Hampshire countryside has created a Farm Fit training scheme to keep guests happy and healthy. There will be guided runs amongst the estate’s 438 acres, walks through wildflower meadows, tree bathing in ancient woodland, and cycling down hidden paths. Brave guests can also enjoy wild swimming in the lower lake or outdoor yin yoga classes led by experts from The Little Bothy Spa. On certain Saturdays, guests can also treat themselves to local produce and handmade goods from Heckfield’s Market.
Sanctuary by the Sea, Cardiff
Escape the everyday with Sanctuary by the Sea. This wellness weekend is quite literally cut off from the rest of the world as the retreat takes place on a tiny island off the coast of Wales. Accessed by boat alone, Flat Holm Island offers guests the chance to connect back to nature. There is a choice between a shared dormitory or camping, and all food and drink provided is either vegan or vegetarian. The stay includes relaxing yoga, Reiki, reflexology and mindfulness sessions.
Simply Healing, West Sussex
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with a bit of weight gain, for some of us, it can start to affect our wellbeing. That is where a retreat like Simply Healing comes in handy. Their Inch & Weight Loss Juice Detox 5-day plan is designed to help guests review their eating habits, regain control, and manage their weight. It’s an easy way to get back on track and start to feel like you again.
Devonshire Retreat, North Devon
Located on the doorstep of the stunning Exmoor National Park and the world-renowned South West Coastal Path, Devonshire Retreat is the perfect place for a refresh. Its health and wellbeing programme focuses on mind and body wellness, with relaxing and mindful activities including yoga, massage, and meditation. Walks along the dramatic Atlantic Coast and invigorating fitness sessions will help guests get the most out of their stay. A plant-based menu carefully created by a specialised dietitian features tasty and nutritious organic food.
Secret Warriors, Peak District
Secret Warriors is a women-only wellness reset retreat that offers carefully tailored workshops and well-being sessions. Their personalised weekend escapes are designed to help professional women feel stronger, happier, healthier, and more in control of life. Each retreat includes relaxing treatments, delicious home-cooked food, well-being sessions, and, most importantly, free time. 10% of profits go towards supporting the Born Free Foundation and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Dorset Fitness Retreat, West Dorset
For a fitness boost, visit Dorset Fitness Retreat. This 5-day escape in the heart of the Jurassic coast is run by an ex-military couple who are dedicated to helping their guests get the most out of life. Their unique array of activities includes boxing, paddle boarding, and wild swimming. Throughout the retreat, homemade organic vegetarian and vegan meals are lovingly prepared and served by an in-house chef. All of the food is sourced locally and grown within 5 miles of the venue.
Daylesford, Gloucestershire
This three-day retreat in the Cotswolds is inspired by the rhythms of the seasons and the healing powers of nature. It has been created to nurture, nourish, and restore guests as they transition into autumn. The Wellness Weekend includes a series of healing treatments, relaxing cookery classes, and yoga workshops alongside an abundance of nourishing organic food carefully selected by a resident nutritionist. The peaceful serenity of Daylesford’s luxury farm cottages makes it a fully restorative stay.
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