10 of the best wellness retreats in the UK

Relax, recharge & rejuvenate on a UK wellness break

Wellness breaks continue to rise in popularity and seem to be becoming a key trend for UK holidaymakers, with a focus on finding that perfect blend of health, adventure and relaxation. These types of holidays are designed to improve both your mental and physical health, whether that's through meditative practices like yoga and forest bathing or invigorating activities such as contrast therapy and open-water swimming.

Maria-Teresa Daher-Cusack, Organisational Psychologist at Health Assured, says: "Whether you travel far or stay local, make it count. Do something you enjoy, whatever that is. You don’t need to jet off to a five-star resort to gain these benefits. Staycations can be just as powerful when they are intentional. Design your time off to include enjoyable, meaningful activities, or even simply doing nothing at all."

Ready to put your health and well-being first on your next staycation? Scroll down to find out more about 10 of the best wellness retreats in the UK.

Knights Lodges, Derbyshire

Surrounded by rolling hills, yet only a short drive south of the city of Derby, Knights Lodges offers a state-of-the-art wellness retreat in the south Derbyshire countryside. Part of our exclusive Magnificent collection, the lodge park is ideal for those looking to combine rest and relaxation with health and fitness for an all-round wellness holiday. It really goes above and beyond your regular spa break!

The site offers an extensive selection of wellness facilities and activities (extra fees may apply), including:

• Private hot tub

• Indoor heated pool and sauna

• Yoga and Pilates studio with classes including Reformer Pilates, hot yoga and meditation

• Spa offering facial treatments and massages, plus holistic therapies and a sleep clinic

• Well-being workshops on sound baths, skin health, nutrition and relaxation

Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park, Cornwall

Close to the Cornish coastal hotspots of Looe and Polperro, and part of our exclusive Bouja collection, Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park offers a dreamy destination for a wellness break by the sea. Guests have described the park as “lovely and quiet” and particularly praise the “peaceful location”. Many of the lodges have their own private hot tub and luxurious king-size beds to promote a great night’s sleep. Enhance your wellness experience by staying in The Nest – one of the site’s newest hot tub lodges – and take the plunge (literally) with the cold-water therapy bucket shower! Your relaxing retreat in Cornwall awaits.

Relax and rejuvenate with:

• Private hot tub (select lodges)

• Cold-water therapy bucket shower (The Nest lodge only)

Love2Stay Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Love2Stay Shrewsbury is a beautifully designed resort near the medieval market town of Shrewsbury, overlooking the scenic Shropshire Hills. The accommodation here is a mix of luxurious lodges and stylish glamping, all with a private hot tub - even the Safari Tent. One of the highlights here is the BIOTOP natural swimming pool, which all guests have complimentary access to.

Here are some of the wellness facilities you can make the most of at Love2Stay Shrewsbury (extra fees may apply):

• Private hot tub

• Sauna (Laurel Lodge only)

• BIOTOP natural swimming pool

• Gym with fitness classes

• Health spa

• Paddleboarding

• Wild bee and flower garden

• Barefoot sensory walk

Kielder Waterside, Northumberland

If you’re craving a connection with nature, then Kielder Waterside can deliver. This incredible site is located within Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland, home to England’s largest forest and northern Europe’s largest man-made lake. Book one of the traditional log cabins by the lake and soak up the very best of this magical setting, from relaxing in the sauna and steam room to stargazing from your private hot tub under the country’s darkest skies. The Beech Platinum Stars lodge even has its own private stargazing pod! For those who want to get a bit more active, you can hit the gym, go mountain biking or try your hand at various water sports. This is also the perfect place for those interested in forest bathing, an ancient Japanese relaxation technique that involves immersing yourself in nature’s sights, sounds and smells.

The park is home to a range of wellness facilities and activities (extra fees may apply), such as:

• Private hot tub (select lodges)

• Indoor heated pool

• Sauna and steam room

• Spa with treatments

• Gym

• Nature walks

Darwin Forest, Derbyshire

If your ideal wellness retreat involves a luxurious hot tub lodge or log cabin in the woods, surrounded by the captivating countryside of one of the UK’s best-loved national parks, then look no further than Darwin Forest. This Magnificent park, on the edge of the Peak District, is home to an array of facilities and activities that allow you to carve out precious time to focus on your well-being, whilst still enjoying a fun and adventurous holiday with family or friends. Make the most of beauty treatments in the spa, workouts in the fitness centre and nature walks through the forest. This is another great option for forest bathing, with plenty of enchanting woodland trails where you can escape and reconnect with nature.

Wellness facilities and activities available at Darwin Forest include:

• Private hot tub (select lodges)

• Health and fitness centre with pool, sauna, steam room and gym

• Spa offering massages and beauty treatments (extra fees apply)

• Woodland trails

• Cycle hire

Raywell Hall Country Lodges, Yorkshire

Sometimes the ultimate wellness retreat means finding a private space where you can disconnect from the outside world to focus on quality time, either by yourself or with your nearest and dearest. If you really want to put your feet up and make the most of having luxury facilities all to yourself, then consider a stay at Raywell Hall Country Lodges. Surrounded by incredible views of the Yorkshire Wolds, the outdoor spaces here are set up for rest and recovery, with private hot tubs, comfy sofas and inviting daybeds. Book the Spa Sensation lodge and you’ll even have your own private sauna.

Raywell Hall Country Lodges offers beautifully designed lodges with modern comforts to help you de-stress and focus on your well-being, such as:

• Private hot tub

• Private sauna (Spa Sensation lodge only)

• Day bed (select lodges)

The Barns at Blackwater Meadow, Shropshire

If wellness for you translates to wildlife and woodlands, then check yourself in to The Barns at Blackwater Meadow. This rural retreat in Shropshire offers you a truly special home-away-from-home, whilst allowing you to get out and explore the beautiful nature all around you. The hot tub lodges have been created with a focus on sustainability and celebrating nature, with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. Admire the wildflower meadows from your private terrace, go for a sunrise run down to the wildlife ponds or cosy up around the firepit for late-night stargazing. You can even arrange a private chef to come and prepare a meal for you in your contemporary dining space.

Enjoy peaceful surroundings and onsite facilities, including:

• Wildlife ponds

• Nature walks

• Paddleboarding on the local mere (extra charges apply)

• Private chef (extra charges apply)

Clawford Lakes, Devon

Clawford Lakes is truly a north Devon delight for wellness wanderers, spa seekers and holistic hunters! Whether you want to release endorphins with a refreshing dip in the lake or flush out toxins in the steam room and spa, this idyllic resort just a short drive from Bude finds the sweet spot between adventure and relaxation.

Take advantage of the resort’s exceptional amenities, including:

• Private hot tub (select lodges)

• Open-water swimming and paddleboarding in the Leisure Lake

• Lakeside infinity pool with steam room, spa lounge and terrace

• Spa with treatments (extra fees apply)

• 20-metre heated outdoor swimming pool

• Fishing and fishing lessons (extra fees apply)

Delamere Lake Sailing and Holiday Park, Cheshire

Whether you want to relieve stress, improve your circulation, boost your immune system or immerse yourself in nature, there are countless benefits to getting out on the water - and in it - and Delamere Lake Sailing and Holiday Park in Cheshire lets you do just that. This lakeside holiday park near Delamere Forest is a haven for water lovers, with open-water swimming, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and serene sailing. The lodges themselves are dotted around the 120-acre lake, allowing you to look out onto the tranquil waters from your private hot tub, or wake up and head straight into the water.

Facilities and activities available at the holiday park (extra fees may apply) include:

• Private hot tub

• Open-water swimming

• Paddleboarding

• Sailing

St Andrews Lakes, Kent

Your wellness retreat begins as soon as you set eyes on the turquoise-blue waters of St Andrews Lakes, part of our exclusive Evermore collection. The unique floating lodges, complete with private decking and hot tubs, are perfect if you find solace staying right on the water. Those in search of adventure can enjoy Kent’s largest aqua park, while those in search of some respite can head to the onsite wellness centre, where you can try contrast therapy in the wood-fired sauna and cold plunge.

Activities and facilities for a wellness break at St Andrews Lakes include:

• Private hot tub

• Scandinavian-style wellness centre with sauna, cold plunge and lakeside hot tubs

• Open-water swimming in the freshwater lake

Your well-being comes first

If your mind, body and soul are simply crying out to stay in one of these dreamy destinations, then it's time to consider a wellness break for your next trip away. Personal health and well-being should always be a top priority, so if booking one of these wellness retreats will help alleviate some of that day-to-day stress and give you much-needed time to focus on yourself, then there's no better reason to treat yourself!

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