Top 10 Wellness Retreats In The United Kingdom - Updated 2024

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The United Kingdom is an island country that occupies a territory of 94,000 sq mi (240,000 sq km). It comprises Northern Island and Great Britain. Its paved roads cover 394,000 km (244,820 mi). Such a length can take you 10 times around the earth. The United Kingdom also has tons of national parks, historic towns, bustling cities, and must-see attractions. However, these are not the only aspects that make the United Kingdom great. Wellness retreats also stand to be counted. The country has some of the finest yoga, fitness, and meditation programs in Europe. On your next visit, make sure you find time to relax. Scroll down below for the top wellness retreats in the United Kingdom.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to spa and wellness services. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.

1. Wild Wellness at The Gleneagles Hotel, Gleneagles Village (from USD 361)

The Gleneagles Hotel packs loads of amenities for weary guests. Facilities here include a sauna, a fitness center, and hot tubs. Explore nearby hiking trails or play golf at the hotel’s course. Plus, there are plenty of other ways to relax at this facility. We are talking spa, steam room, massage, and swimming pool. In the wellness area, experts use a mix of modern and ancient body relaxation technologies. Treatments at Gleneagles will release anxiety and tension, and their experienced therapists will make your worries drift away. To end your wellness day, try the hotel’s delicious dinner.

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The Gleneagles Hotel

Address: Auchterarder, Gleneagles Village, Auchterarder, United Kingdom, PH3 1NF

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

2. The Mandrake Hotel, London (from USD 1862)

The Mandrake Hotel, located in central London, features stylish rooms and great dining. However, it is their wellness package that sets the facility apart. Despite not having a conventional spa, the hotel has unique stress relief options. It offers garden meditations, energy healing, yoga, crystal bowl sound healing, and gong baths. The hotel boasts an impressive courtyard. Tree ferns, passionflower, and jasmine plants cover three stories. The hotel’s setting creates a calm ambiance for the perfect relaxation experience.

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The Mandrake

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 20 -21 Newman Street

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace

3. Seren Retreat, Swansea


Seren Retreat boasts 23 acres (9.3 hectares) of forest and meadow. Ayurveda, an ancient healing art with origins in India, is part of the health center’s rejuvenation program. You can also join a yoga class that takes place daily. A wellness package allows you to use the infra-red sauna. Other wellness services here include polarity therapy, Ayurvedic massage, and oil treatment. These options are available for guest stays ranging from three to ten nights. These therapies are sure to nourish and strengthen your body.

Seren Retreat

Address: Bryncoch Farm, Gower, Swansea SA2 7LB, United Kingdom

Price: from 45 GBP (64 USD)

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4. voco St. David's Cardiff (from USD 150)

Voco St. David’s Cardiff is in an iconic building befitting its stature. Its location offers guests the chance to visit nearby exciting places. On matters of wellness, your choices include spa facilities, fitness centers, and yoga classes. Enjoy spa treatments such as body scrub, body wrap, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. There is also a masseuse on site. For fitness, hit the hotel’s gym and spend time on its treadmill, stationary bicycle, and rower. After your session, relax at the waterside terrace while taking in panoramic views of Penarth Harbor and Cardiff Bay.

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voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Havannah Street

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

5. Glass House Retreat, Orsett


Glass House in Essex, UK, packs a subtle combination of wellness deals. Facilities at your disposal include a fitness studio, a sauna, a heated pool, and a fully equipped gym. Exercise classes take place daily. Additionally, Glass House has a wellness practitioner who can assist you. Monday nights are for breathing workshops while relaxation workshops take place on Tuesday nights. The wellness team will take you through mindful yoga and guided relaxation. Organic herbal teas come with your package too. Plus, you can request a mobile phone safe to keep your gadget away. Prior booking is recommended.

Glass House Retreat

Address: Harrow Rd, Bulphan, Orsett, Upminster RM14 3BP, United Kingdom

Price: from 208 GBP (294 USD)

Star Rating: 5 Star

Travelers Review: Excellent 5.0 (from 59 reviews)

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6. Sharpham House, Ashprington

Sharpham Ashprington Devon FromRiverDart
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Photo by Chris Allen used under CC BY-SA 2.0

Sharpham House offers wellness retreats for beginners and experienced guests. Experts will guide you through a wellness practice known as mindfulness. It involves a session of silent meditation, mindful walking, and sitting. Aside from that, the property has well-tended gardens that provide an ideal setting for connecting with nature. Since you will be with like-minded guests, you will have an opportunity to share your experiences and listen to others. Remember to carry comfortable clothes, walking boots, slippers, notepads, and swimming and running gear.

Sharpham House

Address: The Sharpham Trust, Sharpham House, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7UT

Price: from 345 GBP (487 USD)

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7. Gaia House, Newton Abbot

Gaia House
Source: Photo by Flickr user David Davies used under CC BY-SA 2.0

Gaia House offers silent meditation retreats borrowed from Buddhist practices. The program involves silent meditation under the direction of teachers, which will help free your mind and allow you to enjoy inner peace. At Gaia House, they emphasize both walking and sitting meditation. While going through these, you are prohibited from communicating with other attendees. However, you can do so once the silence ban is lifted. The facility has no age, gender, religious or cultural restriction. You can opt for either a personal or group retreat.

Gaia House

Address: West Ogwell, Newton Abbot TQ12 6EW, United Kingdom

Price: from 38 GBP (53.63 USD)

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8. Thera-Sea Rewilding Retreats, Newquay

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


This facility comprises a 300-year-old stone cottage. Visitors can only access it by boat or woodland. Its isolated nature allows you to disconnect, unwind, and immerse in nature. Wellness techniques here include wild swimming in the cold sea and ocean sports. Learning sessions are also held in the wilderness, where you will find out how to build shelters in the bush and make fires. Other activities here also include a night-time forest stroll, stargazing, and sitting around a fire pit. Guests go through a presentation and group discussion, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Thera-Sea Rewilding Retreats

Address: Newquay, Cornwall TR7

Price: from 315 GBP (445 USD)

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9. Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort (from USD 1004)

Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort sits on 163 acres (66 hectares) of parkland. River Maine flows through the property. A one-of-a-kind thermal spa (christened Thermal Spa Village) is the main wellness feature here. It has saunas, heated pools, hot tubs, and steam rooms. The indoor pool has a pebble floor that massages your feet. Infrared beds, crystal therapy, hot stones, and singing bowls are techniques that you will get to experience in the wellness area. A sauna master is on site to guide you.

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Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort

Address: Fenaghy Road

Thermometers for guests provided by property Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed Billiards Concierge service Smoke alarms Breakfast in the room Facilities for disabled guests Solarium

10. Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, Newcastle (from USD 233)

Slieve Donard Resort and Spa welcomes guests to enjoy stunning views and wellness. Their spa facilities occupy two floors. They include a gym, an aerobics studio, a steam room, and a sauna. The space comprises natural mountain granite and a gold-flecked mosaic pool. Spa therapists at the resort infuse ancient and modern approaches. Experience calmness and relaxation from aromatic oils combined with plant extracts. After your sessions, rejuvenate your mind while catching views of Mourne Mountains.

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Slieve Donard

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Downs Rd

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

You deserve the wellness experience

Finding relaxation is not easy in our busy world. However, this refreshing aspect of the UK will help you unwind and nourish your body. Try out these wellness retreats in the United Kingdom and have a life-changing experience.

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