Vacations aren’t just about seeing as many sights and doing as many activities as possible, they are also an opportunity to refresh your mind and pamper your body more than usual. Treat yourself to a little extra self-care by booking a wellness retreat next time you’re visiting Wales. The beautiful Welsh countryside is the perfect backdrop for rejuvenating health and beauty treatments like massages, facials, and more. For those who also want to sightsee, spa treatments are the perfect counterbalance to days spent outdoors exploring the beauty of this rugged country. Read on to check out our picks of the top wellness retreats in Wales, UK.
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 March 10, 2025.
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1. Vale Resort - Pontyclun (from USD 224)
Vale Resort is only a short drive outside of Cardiff but it is surrounded by serene countryside that provides a peaceful environment. The idyllic surroundings and the offerings of the leisure center will rejuvenate you during your stay.
At the luxury spa, you can relax in the sauna, hot tub, or steam room. The spa also has treatments like massages, if you wish to treat yourself. A pool and fitness room are also available if your self-care regimen involves exercise.
Vale Resort
86.97 km (54.1 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
2. Heywood Spa Hotel - Tenby (from USD 143)
Heywood Spa Hotel offers top-of-the-line spa treatments in a charming setting. Located near the beautiful beaches of Tenby, this family-run hotel is equal parts elegant and cozy. The decor is warm and welcoming, and breakfast is served daily for your convenience.
Right on-site, the hotel has a leisure suite with a hot tub, sauna, and even an indoor heated pool. After a day of relaxing, you can further unwind by dining at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant and having a nightcap at the bar.
Heywood Spa Hotel
102.29 km (63.6 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
3. voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel - Cardiff (from USD 200)
At voco St. David’s Cardiff, you can balance your time between luxurious spa treatments and touring the city right outside your door. The hotel has an award-winning spa with tons of amenities and beauty treatments available.
Swim in the hotel’s two regular pools or the wellness center’s two hydrotherapy pools for an even more indulgent experience. There is a sauna available to warm you up after your swim. On-site, there is also a fitness center so you can keep up with your fitness regimen.
voco St. David's Cardiff by IHG This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
94.06 km (58.5 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
4. Cribyn Lodge - Brecon (from USD 118)
Cribyn Lodge is the exclusive location of Synergy, a massage team with over 15 years of experience combined. They offer several kinds of hot-oil massages, including a couples’ massage and a four-handed massage where two masseuses will perform their magic at once. Book yourself the total relaxation weekend package for ultimate pampering. The package includes a massage, dinner at the Hills Brecon, a movie in the hotel’s cinema lounge, and even breakfast in bed!
Cribyn Lodge
Address: 4 Jubilee Place, The Avenue
37.58 km (23.4 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
5. Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa (from USD 206)
Lanelay Hall is a hotel in a gorgeous historic building that reminds visitors of the many castles around Wales. Outside, the hotel is made of stone and it is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Inside, the decor perfectly balances the historic bones of the building with contemporary design.
This is the perfect atmosphere for focusing on your wellness and self-care. The hotel offers a luxurious spa with a pool and a sauna. The spa offers many kinds of massages, facial treatments, and special options for men or pregnant women.
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
82.38 km (51.2 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
6. The Hand at Llanarmon - Llangollen (from USD 174)
Fabulous food with a wide dinner menu, quality ingredients, and excellent cooking.
Affordable rates for comfortable accommodation and exceptional food.
Perfectly located with stunning views, quiet surroundings, and walking opportunities.
Friendly staff, cozy bar with log fires, dog-friendly, and high cleanliness standards.
The Hand at Llanarmon is a traditional English inn that is so cozy and welcoming, you’ll feel at home the second you step inside. There are multiple ways to feel relaxed during your stay, whether it is hanging out in your lovely room with an en-suite bathroom or soaking in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the countryside.
Visiting the hotel spa is another way to make your stay even more relaxing. Choose from treatments like massages and facials, and you can even get a manicure or pedicure.
The Hand at Llanarmon
72.14 km (44.9 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
7. Celtic Haven - Tenby
Limited on-site dining options, but nearby pubs and fish & chip shops offer convenient alternatives.
Reasonable pricing for spacious cottages with modern amenities.
Beautiful and peaceful location near Tenby with easy access to local beaches and attractions.
On-site spa, swimming pool, tennis, and golf facilities available. Access to sister site amenities. Dog-friendly accommodation.
Celtic Haven offers guests the opportunity to stay in a self-catering cottage while still enjoying the resort’s amenities. Each of the charming cottages has its own kitchen and living area. You can easily walk to the resort’s golf course, restaurants, and tennis courts.
The cottages provide easy access to the Elemis Spa, which offers a variety of treatments to pamper and beautify you. After a spray tan, wax, or manicure, you’ll be looking your best. You can also book a massage or body scrub to feel your best.
Celtic Haven
106.46 km (66.2 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
8. The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa - Llangammarch (from USD 266)
Feel like royalty by booking your wellness getaway at The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa. Set in a gorgeous 19th-century Tudor manor, the hotel is furnished with sumptuous antique furniture and decor that will transport you back in time.
The atmosphere will immediately get you in the mood to be pampered, which you can be at the hotel spa. Choose from many health and beauty treatments to refresh your body and look. There are also a pool, sauna, gym, and hot tub on a balcony overlooking the countryside.
The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa
16.95 km (10.6 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
9. Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa (from USD 115)
Stay in the remains of a real medieval castle at the Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa. This gorgeous hotel is partly made of the walls of a castle that dates back to the 13th century. Today, guests will feel like royalty when staying in the gorgeous rooms and common areas.
The hotel has a newly refurbished spa that’s located on the grounds near the old moat. Choose from a range of spa treatments, including a mudroom, steam room, healing salts, and foaming hammam cleansing.
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa
95.55 km (59.4 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
10. Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort - Pennal (from USD 277)
Yummy Indian food at the on-site restaurant, with a variety of dining options in the nearby village.
Reasonable pricing for spacious 2-bedroom apartments with scenic views.
Beautiful rural setting with easy access to local towns and coastal paths, ideal for nature walks and exploring mid Wales.
Indoor and outdoor pools, playground, on-site restaurant, hiking trail, and dog-friendly accommodation.
Travelers who like the privacy of a vacation rental but the amenities of a resort will find the best of both worlds at Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort. The accommodations at the resort are individual apartments where you can enjoy your privacy.
When you’re ready to explore, there is plenty to do right at the resort, like playing tennis or renting bikes. You can also swim at the indoor or seasonal outdoor pool. Unwind in the hot tub, steam room, or sauna, or book yourself one of several treatments available at the spa.
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort
42.4 km (26.4 mi) from Caban Coch Dam
Refresh your mind and body
The gorgeous Welsh countryside is the perfect atmosphere to refresh your mind and body. While this can be achieved by hiking the country’s rugged mountains or strolling the beaches, take it one step further by booking yourself a wellness retreat. You’ll leave your trip feeling even more relaxed and rejuvenated, and ready to take on whatever life brings your way.
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