Best Meditation & Wellness Retreats in the UK

Overdue some time out? You don’t have to travel to India for a meditation retreat – there are plenty of opportunities for uninterrupted zen here in the UK. From luxury farmhouse getaways to walking weekends in Devon, these are the best meditation retreats in the UK…

Best Wellness Retreats UK

Isles of Scilly: Adventure Scilly Reboot and Revitalise Retreat Adventure

October is a great time to explore the beautiful Isles of Scilly, when a programme of events focuses on outdoor pursuits such as wild swimming, coastal walking and trail running, beach meditation, sunrise yoga and swimming with seals. From the 25-28 October, a four-day (three night) all-inclusive retreat allows visitors to explore the raw beauty of Scilly, and refresh mind, body and soul. Open to just 10 people, the retreat features guided walks with stunning views, restorative & wild yoga sessions, trail runs, invigorating dips in the sea, tasty food and local gin.

When? 25-28 October 2019

Where? Mincarlo Guest House, Isles of Scilly

BOOK: Prices start at £495 per person based on two people sharing (depending on room choice). The Re-boot and Revitalising Break includes accommodation (with en-suite shower room) at Mincarlo, all meals (from evening of arrival to morning of departure) including the alfresco picnic or one main course and drink at the pub; gin tasting and all the hosted activities. Flights and transfers are not included. adventurescilly.co.uk/retreats

Cornwall: Sandy Acres

Where better to recharge than the Cornish coast? Together with Cornish Gems, yoga teacher Alicia Ray Wellbeing is hosting a yoga and surf retreat this September at Sandy Acres near St Ives, a collection of luxury Scandinavian-style lodges complete with private hot tubs and log burners. Over the weekend you’ll take part in a mixture of yin and restorative yoga classes, meditation sessions, guided walks and wellness workshops, interspersed with an array of nourishing meals. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try their hand at surfing, and if the weather plays ball one of the yoga classes will take place on the beach to the sound of the sea lapping the shore.

When? 27-30 September 2019

Where? Hayle near St Ives, Cornwall

BOOK: From £550pp; cornishgems.com

Cotswolds: The Daylesford Wellness Retreat

Health has always been at the heart of the Daylesford brand, so it’s no surprise they’ve announced a new wellness retreat, taking place at their idyllic Cotswolds farm. Designed to encourage us to slow down and regenerate as we transition into autumn, the three-day retreat will include cookery classes at the award-winning Cookery School, meditation, yoga, crystal sound healing, restorative wellness workshops and nourishing spa treatments at the Bamford Haybarn Spa. Guests can also enjoy some of the country’s finest organic food – sourced straight from the farm, naturally – plus market garden tours and suppers at The Wild Rabbit. You’ll stay in the beautifully restored Daylesford cottages, complete with log fires, cashmere blankets and botanical bath products, with plenty of opportunities to explore the 2,500 acre farm on your doorstep.

When? 4-7 October 2019

Where? Daylesford near Kingham, Gloucestershire

BOOK: £1,800pp; daylesford.com

Somerset: Our Retreat

A luxury farmhouse in Somerset surrounded by 42 acres of ancient forest, Our Retreat offers the perfect setting for switching off. Across the long weekend guests will take part in mindful yoga classes, sound baths, guided walks, educational talks and workshops on topics like self-care and nutrition. Private chefs will be on hand to cook nourishing yet indulgent meals alongside daily healthy protein shakes and teas, and there’s plenty of leisure time for guests to relax on the lawn with a book.

When? 15-18 November 2019 (Yoga, Pilates & Meditation Retreat)

Where? Somerset

BOOK: From £550; ourretreat.co.uk

Scotland: EcoYoga

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Go off-grid at EcoYoga, a wellness retreat in the Scottish Highlands surrounded by forests, lochs and rolling hills. From here founders Nick and Rachel run a variety of yoga retreats, including beginners, Ashtanga and Iyengar, with classes taking place to the sound of waterfalls in the lovely glazed studio overlooking the gorge of the River Liever. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of ‘Sento’ (public bath houses), there are also a number of bathing areas dotted around, including natural wooden hot tubs under a dome. Hence the name, the space is an eco-hub, powered by a hydro turbine and large bank of solar panels.

When? The next retreat runs from 10-14 October 2019

Where? ecoYoga Centre, West Scotland

BOOK: From £575; ecoyoga.org

London: A Place to Heal by Arrigo

If you’re looking for a retreat which doesn’t require you to stay overnight, check out A Place to Heal in London’s Holland Park. They run both one day and 28-day retreats, which both involve one-to-one consultations, meditation sessions and crystal light therapy treatment. The 28-day option offers a greater number of sessions over a longer period, including private consultations with founder Fiona Arrigo, a biodynamic medicine workshop with Mary Molloy, and a breath work session with Julie Ann Horrox.

When? Contact info@aplacetoheal.co.uk to discuss availability

Where? Holland Park, London

BOOK: £860 for the One Day Weekend Retreat, £1,895 for the 28-day Non-Residential Retreat; aplacetoheal.co.uk

Norfolk: Mindfulness for Wellbeing Weekend

Unlike some wellness retreats, at Norfolk’s Mindfulness for Wellbeing Weekend guests can choose to do as much or as little as they want. Activities include gentle yoga classes, mindful movement, and breathwork, accompanied by lots of wholesome vegetarian food. Retreaters are encouraged to turn off their mobile phones and technology during their stay, and there are limited periods of silence, designed to create space in the mind.

When? November 22-25 2019

Where? West Lexham Estate, Norfolk

BOOK: From £499; satvada-retreats.co.uk

Devon: Sharpham House’s Walking Retreats

Located on the banks of the River Dart, Sharpham House’s walking retreats will take you on long, meditative walks around the beautiful Devon countryside. A more active trip, the retreat involves daily 7-8 mile walks, many of which are very hilly, so organisers specify you’ll need good fitness levels. With breathtaking scenery and periods of silence, these walks help develop appreciation and respect for the natural world, and encourage guests to explore their creativity. There are also guided meditations and relaxation sessions throughout the retreat, and you’ll be treated to delicious vegetarian food, all sourced locally and sustainably.

When? To view the upcoming retreats schedule visit sharphamtrust.org

Where? Sharpham House, Totnes, Devon

BOOK: From £385 for four nights; sharphamtrust.org

Norfolk: Your Ideal Fit Pilates Retreat

Plant-based chef Lauren Lovatt of the Plant Academy heads up the next wellness retreat from Your Ideal Fit, taking place at the lovely West Lexham Estate in Norfolk. A typical day involves pilates classes, guided walks and mindful movement workshops, punctuated by nutritious vegan meals. West Lexham Estate is a very pleasant place to stay, with large bedroom suites which look out onto a sun-drenched courtyard.

When? 4-7 October 2019

Where? West Lexham Estate, Norfolk

BOOK: From £499pp; youridealfit.com

Devon: Gaia House

If you’re looking to reduce the noise in your mind, Gaia House is your best bet. One of the largest meditation centers in Europe, it offers silent meditation retreats in the Buddhist tradition, but all faiths are welcome. Set in the peaceful South Devon countryside, retreats range in length from two to seven nights, with different names such as Pathways to Happiness and The Heart of Wisdom and Kindness. Though guests are asked to refrain from engaging in all forms of verbal and written communication throughout the retreat, you can speak with the teachers when appropriate. During your stay you can enjoy picturesque strolls around the grounds, and vegan/vegetarian meals throughout.

When? Retreats are frequent, check out the schedule here

Where? Gaia House, South Devon

BOOK: From £128 for two nights; gaiahouse.co.uk

Devon: River Cottage

A beautiful 100-acre farm situated on the Devon-Dorset border, River Cottage is the perfect escape from city life. They have been running health and wellbeing courses in their cooking school for years, but have recently expanded their repertoire by introducing a dedicated wellness retreat. Guests are invited to spend four nights in the English countryside, with activities including daily yoga, inner wellness sessions, healthy cooking and mindful eating classes, kitchen garden foraging, Lyme Regis walks, herbal workshops and nutritional discussions. Choose to stay in one of the newly refurbished farmhouse bedrooms or embrace the natural world and snuggle up in a bespoke LoveaBell tent in the wildflower meadow.

When? Register here to be the first to hear when retreat dates are announced

Where? River Cottage HQ, Axminster, Devon

BOOK: From £1600; rivercottage.net

Suffolk: Roger Frampton at Retreat East

Private members club and spa Retreat East will play host to movement coach Roger Frampton, who will be running a series of wellness retreats throughout the summer. Guests are invited to spend three days in the Suffolk countryside, where they will experience Roger’s training technique first-hand, The Frampton Method. This requires no gym membership, no weights and no equipment: classes are instead based around flexibility, bodyweight, gymnastics and yoga.

When? 11-13 November 2019

Where? Retreat East, Suffolk

BOOK: From £700; eventbrite.co.uk

Kent: Ageing Gracefully

Sophie Benge’s retreat is for women over 40, focused around the art of ‘ageing gracefully.’ Over a three-day period, guests will learn about health and hormones before and after the menopause, take part in movement classes, sound sessions and outdoor activities, enjoy spa treatments and get advice from five dedicated wellness experts. The retreat takes place at Goodnestone Park, a beautiful stately home once frequented by Jane Austen, boasting elegant interiors, sumptuous bedrooms and picturesque gardens.

When? 28 November-1 December 2019

Where? Goodnestone Park, Kent

BOOK: From £1100; sophiebenge.com

Glass House Retreat, Essex

After years of visiting retreats, passionate advocate for healthy living Joy Jarvis noticed many were pushed for space, and decided it was time to create something new. Enter Glass House Retreat, a purpose-built spa, detox and weight-loss centre set in the heart of the luscious Essex countryside. Packages range from two to seven days long, all offering spa and gym access, plant-based cuisine and various different wellness treatments. A typical day here involves a morning walk, two fitness classes and a raw food lunch, followed by a cookery demonstration from Head Chef Miguel Gouveia. Afternoons, meanwhile, are spent exploring the retreat’s spa facilities – which include a salt block sauna, cryotherapy chamber and heated pool – and enjoying relaxing treatments. Less than an hour’s drive from London, it’s perfectly located for city dwellers looking to escape from the city and invest in a little R&R.

When? Glass House Retreat opens this October, stay tuned for dates

Where? Essex

BOOK: Two-day package from £579pp; glasshouseretreat.co.uk

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