The UK’s Best Wellness Retreats For 2026

Sound baths, saunas and self-care – are you seeking a reset that goes beyond a quick morning meditation? Relax in style and find some inner peace with our edit of the best UK wellness retreats for 2026. 

Careys Manor and SenSpa, Hampshire 

As January rolls in, most crave a little more goodness in their diet following the never-ending pigs in blankets served throughout December. Luckily, Careys Manor Hotel is covering all bases with nutrition consultations, yoga classes and hydrotherapy sessions. Nutritional therapist, Annie Winter, is teaming up with Yoga instructor, Millie Proud, to nurture both your mind and body. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy a selection of nourishing meals, tailored health advice from Annie, followed by a 30-minute spa treatment or access to the hydrotherapy pools. Calm your mind and join Millie for her yoga session, leaving you refreshed and balanced. Embark on this relaxation retreat and leave feeling rejuvenated, with helpful wellness advice promoting sustainable and healthy living. 

Location: Lyndhurst, Hampshire. 

Dates: The two-night Wellness Retreat runs from 7-9 February.  

Details: Single occupancy prices begin at £745 per person, or £570 per person for a double/twin occupancy. Packages are inclusive of all main meals and wellness activities.  

How to Book: To book, call the Careys Manor Hotel reservations team on 01590 624467 or visit careysmanor.com

Burgh Island Hotel’s Wellness Retreat, Devon

As the sun rises, breath in the crisp, ocean breeze while taking a dip in Burgh Island’s mermaid pool – an outdoor pool with natural seawater to refresh your mind and body. If you’re craving seclusion, how does a private island off the coast of South Devon sound? With guided meditation sessions, nourishing local teas and seasonal produce, Burgh Island’s wellness retreat aims to connect mindfulness with a charming sea view, with ocean view yoga, sea immersion and coastal walking meditations. It’s straight out of an Agatha Christie novel, and the perfect place to start your own literary masterpiece. 

Location: Private Island, South Devon

Dates: Available up until the 29 January 2026, on selected dated and subject to availability. Excludes weekends, special events and the Christmas & New Year period. 

Details: This winter, enjoy an exclusive 3 for 2 offer – staying 3 nights and only paying for 2. Prices start from £1,065 for the Luxe Double Room and go up to £1,409 for the Grand Suite. 

How to Book: burghisland.com

Fowlescombe Farm’s January Wellness Weekend, Devon

With yoga sessions in the greenhouse, to conversations with a Fowlescombe farmer about good soil – enjoy a nourishing plate from both farm and sea for dinner. This rural farm stay will reset you for the year ahead with breathwork workshops, guided hikes and wood fired saunas on the beach. An antidote to the pressure of January, ease into a slower start with this luxury break. 

Location: Dartmoor, Devon. 

Dates: 16-18 January 202.

Details: Prices start at £600 for the Solo Retreat. 

How to Book: Call the reservation team on 01752 426570 | fowlescombe.com

The Reading Room Retreat at Budock Vean Hotel, Cornwall

Set on the banks of the Helford River, Budock Vean Hotel in Cornwall has launched The Reading Room Retreat, a series of self-led literary escapes that pair riverside landscapes with books rooted in the local area. Across a two-night stay, guests are invited to disconnect from digital distractions, sink into a signed copy of the featured novel, and explore the real-life settings that inspired it – from subtropical gardens and woodland paths to quiet foreshore reading spots. A phone-free basket in every room encourages a digital detox, with downtime enhanced by access to the hotel’s spa and wellness facilities, including pools, sauna and discounted treatments.

The seasonally changing programme begins with The Secret Shore by Cornwall-based author Liz Fenwick (December 2025 – March 2026), followed by Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek (March – October 2026), complete with optional boat trips to the creek at the heart of her novel. From October 2026 to March 2027, the focus shifts to Five Million Tides by Christian Boulton, a biography of the Helford River that deepens the connection between page and place. With its rich literary heritage – Virginia Woolf once stayed here, while du Maurier honeymooned along these shores – Budock Vean offers a quietly indulgent retreat for book lovers seeking both story and stillness.

Location: Helford River, near Falmouth, Cornwall

Dates: Ongoing series. Current Reading Room Retreat (The Secret Shore) runs December 2025 – March 2026; further titles follow March 2026 – March 2027.

Details: Two-night package from £254 per room (single occupancy) or £334 per room (based on two sharing), including bed and breakfast, a signed copy of The Secret Shore (one per booking), access to leisure facilities and 15 percent off spa treatments.

How to Book: budockvean.co.uk

The Royal Scotsman

A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin, Scotland

Belmond is looking to take you on a two-night journey through flavour – tasting vast territories with local ingredients and traditional menus. Chef, Tom Kitchin, will be adopting his ‘from nature to plate’ philosophy and showcasing his proud Scottish heritage. Aboard the luxury train, the Dior spa provides the ultimate beauty therapy to complement your outdoor wellness. From wild swimming with cascading waterfalls to farm-to-table dining, this tranquil trip is nothing short of indulgence. 

Location: The Royal Scotsman, Sleeper train

Dates: Subject to availability. 

Details: Cabins are priced at £6,400 per passenger for a Double Cabin. Other options available include the Twin Cabin and Grand Suite. 

How to Book: To secure your spot in 2026 call 0800 058 1237 | belmond.com

The Collective on Retreat, Cotswolds 

Movement, nurture, connect, enlighten and restore – these are the five pillars that The Collective pride themselves on for their wellness weekends. Guests will be offered energy healing sessions, in which a practitioner will hover their hands or lightly touch the skin to unblock energy flow to relieve stress. From sound healing to intuitive guidance, this retreat aims to promote deep relaxation and balance energy. 

Location: Thyme, Cotswolds 

Dates: 10 March 2026

Details: Prices start at £2,300 for two nights and three days, sharing their Elegant Twin room. Sole occupancy starts at £2,500 in their Cosy Double room. 

How to Book: welcometothecollective.co.uk  

Down Hall Hotel

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, Essex 

With a trio of retreats to choose from, Down Hall are elevating the wellness experience in 2026. The Reformer Pilates retreat focuses on core strength and flexibility with guests offered a personalised session led by expert instructors. The Sound Bath Weekend retreat starts with a 25-minute spa session followed by a moonlit evening sound bath – absorb the soothing sound of the gong and relieve all tension as your stress melts away. The Breathwork Weekend retreat will focus on breathing techniques and states of consciousness through meditation. 

Location: Hatfield Heath, Essex

Dates: The Reformer Pilates Retreat is available on the 16 January, 27 February, 13 March and 10 April. The Wellness Sound Bath Weekend is available on the 23 January, 20 February, 27 March and 24 April. The Breathwork Weekend Retreat is available on the 9 January, 6 February and 6 March. 

Details: The Reformer Pilates Retreat starts at £135 per person for a double or twin room. The Wellness Sound Bath Weekend is priced at £225 per person for a double or a twin room. The Breathwork Weekend Retreat prices start at £225 per person for a double or twin room. 

How to Book: downhall.co.uk

The Newt

Live Well at The Newt, Somerset

The Newt in Somerset ushers in 2026 with Live Well, a trio of two-day restorative retreats designed to enhance vitality, clarity and seasonal wellbeing. Set within the estate’s gardens and spa, each retreat — Nourish, Move and Balance — offers expert-led sessions connecting food, movement and mindfulness. Nourish (28–30 January) explores seasonal eating with Jasmine Hemsley and fermentation with Cultjar; Move (11–13 February) focuses on strength and rhythm through Qigong, yoga and running with Tracksmith; while Balance (11–13 March) centres on resilience with breathwork from Valentina Marzola and Ayurvedic insights from Sarah Stocker-Harding. Estate-grown dining, spa access and restful surroundings complete the holistic experience.

Location: The Newt in Somerset, Bruton, Somerset

Dates: January – March 2026

Details: From £1,250 per person, including all sessions, meals, and spa access

How to Book: thenewtinsomerset.com

Goodwood Health & Wellbeing, South Downs

Wellness meets heritage at Goodwood, where rolling parkland, organic farmland and centuries of history set the tone for a new era of wellbeing. From January 2026, the estate’s newly reimagined Health & Wellbeing hub will be home to a world-class Technogym suite — blending cutting-edge performance technology with the restorative spirit of the South Downs.

Set within 11,000 acres of countryside, wellness stays at Goodwood will bring together intelligent training, clinical insight and natural restoration under one roof. Highlights include AI-powered strength training, advanced health screening and the new Technogym Checkup, which measures everything from strength to cognitive function, creating your personal Wellness Age as a benchmark for progress. Book in for an extended stay to make the most of the facilities.

Location: Goodwood Estate, South Downs National Park

Dates: From January 2026

Details: Membership access and personalised wellness consultations available upon enquiry.

How to Book: goodwood.com