Wellness Retreats in Sussex
Step away from the everyday with a wellness retreat in Sussex. Whether you're looking for a yoga retreat in the countryside, a mindfulness weekend, or a detox escape, Happy Place has the best retreat options across the South East.
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Trigonos Retreat Centre
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
A beautifully situated retreat centre on the shores of Llyn Nantlle in Snowdonia, run by an artistic community with a long tradition of crafts, music and contemplative practice. Trigonos hosts a varied programme of yoga, meditation, arts and wellbeing retreats throughout the year, set against the extraordinary landscape of the Snowdonia National Park. The communal meals, gardens and sauna make every stay nourishing and memorable.
Parcevall Hall Retreat
Skipton, North Yorkshire
A tranquil residential retreat house in the Yorkshire Dales, set in beautiful gardens on the edge of Wharfedale above the village of Appletreewick. Parcevall Hall is run by the Diocese of Bradford and welcomes both Christian and non-faith retreatants for quiet days, guided retreats and personal silent time. The 16-acre gardens, maintained with quiet devotion for decades, are some of the finest in the north of England.
Sharpham Trust
Totnes, Devon
One of Britain's most respected mindfulness and meditation retreat centres, Sharpham sits on a gorgeous 500-acre estate on a bend of the River Dart in Devon. The Sharpham Trust runs a programme of residential retreats throughout the year — mindfulness, inquiry, ecology and Buddhist practice. The river, the woodland, the working farm and the Sharpham Estate vineyard make this an exceptionally beautiful retreat setting.
Vajrasana Buddhist Retreat Centre
Harleston, Norfolk
A rural Buddhist retreat centre set in 80 acres of Suffolk countryside near the Norfolk border, run by the Triratna Buddhist Community. Vajrasana offers regular structured retreats in meditation, mindfulness and Buddhist practice — from introductory weekends through to 10-day silent retreats. Simple, thoughtfully cared-for accommodation, vegetarian food grown in the centre's kitchen garden, and profound quiet.
The Montagu Arms Hotel
Beaulieu, Hampshire
A classic English country house hotel in the heart of the New Forest village of Beaulieu — one of the most beautiful and historic villages in Hampshire. The Montagu Arms offers spa treatments, a wellness programme, and direct access to the National Park for walking, cycling and wild swimming in the forest streams. Deeply restorative and genuinely unspoilt.
Hartwell House Hotel & Spa
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
A spectacular Grade I listed mansion near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire — once home to King Louis XVIII of France in exile. Hartwell House's spa features an indoor pool in a stunning Victorian Gothic leisure centre, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments. One of England's most extraordinary historic spa hotels.
St Enodoc Hotel
Wadebridge, Cornwall
A beautiful contemporary hotel on the Camel Estuary at Rock in North Cornwall, steps from the water and surrounded by some of Cornwall's best beaches, sailing, and walking. St Enodoc's spa has treatment rooms, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub — alongside immediate access to Polzeath surf beach, the Camel Trail cycle route and the clear estuary waters for wild swimming.
Hawkwood College
Stroud, Gloucestershire
A beautiful Georgian country house retreat centre in the hills above Stroud in Gloucestershire, offering a rich programme of arts, ecology, wellbeing and therapeutic courses throughout the year. Hawkwood is a unique and deeply nourishing place — a Stroud institution for personal growth, creative exploration, and quiet contemplation in a stunning rural setting.
The Grove of Narberth
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
A beautiful boutique spa hotel in the heart of Pembrokeshire, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of West Wales. The Grove's spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and a range of treatments drawing on Welsh natural ingredients — paired with outstanding local food and easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and its wild sea swimming.
Old Course Hotel St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
An iconic five-star hotel overlooking the 17th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews — the home of golf. The Kohler Waters Spa is one of Scotland's finest — featuring a stunning thermal pool, hydrotherapy facilities, sauna, steam, and a full range of treatments. With views across the famous Links and the West Sands, it's a truly exceptional Scottish wellness destination.
Dalhousie Castle
Edinburgh, Midlothian
A genuine 13th century castle near Edinburgh in Midlothian, offering spa treatments in a genuinely extraordinary historic setting. Dalhousie Castle's spa is housed in the castle's ancient chambers — with a pool, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms that make this one of the most atmospheric spa experiences in Scotland.
Raasay House
Isle of Raasay, Highland
A historic mansion and outdoor adventure centre on the stunning Isle of Raasay, just off the east coast of Skye in the Scottish Highlands. Raasay House offers kayaking, wild swimming, walking, yoga, and wild sauna experiences in one of Scotland's most remote and beautiful landscapes — a genuine digital detox and adventure wellness destination.
Isle of Eriska Hotel
Oban, Argyll and Bute
A magnificent Scottish baronial mansion on its own private island near Oban in Argyll — connected to the mainland by a private bridge. The Isle of Eriska's spa features a stunning pool and thermal suite, with the entire hotel enjoying an extraordinary sense of seclusion and natural beauty. Red squirrels, herons and otters on the doorstep.
Linthwaite House
Windermere, Cumbria
A beautiful Edwardian country house hotel perched above Lake Windermere, with panoramic views across the water to the Langdale Pikes. Linthwaite House has a spa with an outdoor hot tub, sauna, and treatment rooms — as well as a private tarn (lake) on the grounds for wild swimming. A genuinely special retreat in the heart of the Lake District.
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
An outstanding spa and country house hotel in the Lake District near Windermere, winner of multiple awards including the AA's most prestigious hotel accolade. Gilpin's Cedar Suite spa features a stunning hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna, and a truly exceptional treatments programme — with an intimate, personalised atmosphere that sets it apart.
Sharpham Estate
Totnes, Devon
A beautiful vineyard estate and retreat centre on a bend of the River Dart in South Devon, home to Sharpham College and a thriving programme of mindfulness retreats, yoga courses, and meditation days. Set in stunning river meadows and ancient woodland, Sharpham Estate is one of the most peaceful and distinctive retreat settings in England.
Yeotown
Barnstaple, Devon
A highly acclaimed residential wellness retreat in the rolling hills of North Devon near Barnstaple. Yeotown offers immersive week-long programmes combining yoga, meditation, nutrition, wild swimming, coast and moorland walks — in a genuinely transformative environment. One of the UK's most respected independent wellness retreats, with a devoted following.
Bovey Castle
Moretonhampstead, Devon
A grand Edwardian country house hotel set within Dartmoor National Park, overlooking the North Bovey Valley. Bovey Castle's spa features a superb indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — surrounded by some of Devon's most dramatic moorland scenery. Walking, wild swimming in the River Bovey and spa luxury in one extraordinary setting.
St Michael's Resort
Falmouth, Cornwall
A stunning contemporary spa resort right on the water's edge in Falmouth, Cornwall. St Michael's features a spectacular indoor-outdoor pool overlooking the Fal estuary, hydrotherapy pools, saunas, steam rooms, and a full range of treatments — all with that extraordinary Cornish coastal light. One of the most beautifully located spa hotels in the South West.
Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa
Luton, Hertfordshire
A magnificent Edwardian mansion set in 1,065 acres of Capability Brown-designed parkland on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border. Luton Hoo's spa features an indoor pool, thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room — a grand and indulgent spa experience in a truly stately setting.
Cliveden House
Maidenhead, Berkshire
One of England's most iconic country house hotels — a Grade I listed mansion above the Thames near Maidenhead, with one of the most celebrated spas in the country. The Cliveden Spa has an indoor pool, outdoor spring water pool overlooking the Thames valley, treatment rooms set within the walled garden, and a full range of therapies.
Stoke Park
Slough, Buckinghamshire
A legendary Grade I listed mansion and country club in Buckinghamshire, set in 300 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. Stoke Park's spa is genuinely world-class — a 50,000 sq ft facility with an extraordinary pool, thermal suite, and an extensive treatments menu. One of England's most beautiful and prestigious spa destinations.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, North Yorkshire
A beautiful Queen Anne country house on the outskirts of York, set in 20 acres of immaculate grounds. Middlethorpe Hall's spa occupies the historic walled garden and features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam room — a serene and historically rich wellness escape close to the heart of one of England's finest cities.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Skipton, North Yorkshire
A classic country house hotel on the Bolton Abbey Estate in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — surrounded by some of England's most magnificent countryside, with miles of walking trails from the door.
Seaham Hall
Seaham, County Durham
A magnificent Regency mansion on the Durham Heritage Coast — once home to Lord Byron — now one of the North East's most celebrated spa hotels. Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa has an astonishing range of thermal experiences including an outdoor infinity hot tub overlooking the North Sea, indoor and outdoor pools, cave sauna, and steam rooms.
Rockliffe Hall
Darlington, County Durham
A stunning five-star spa hotel and golf resort set in 375 acres beside the River Tees, near Darlington in County Durham. Rockliffe Hall's spa is one of the finest in the North East — a 3,500 square metre facility with an extraordinary range of thermal pools, sauna, steam, relaxation rooms and treatment suites.
Grantley Hall
Ripon, North Yorkshire
A spectacular Grade II listed Georgian mansion set in 40 acres of North Yorkshire countryside near Ripon, transformed into one of the north of England's most extraordinary luxury spa hotels. Grantley Hall's wellness facilities include a stunning rooftop terrace, indoor pool, multiple hydrotherapy pools, sauna, and the Three Graces cocktail bar spa lounge.
Ellenborough Park
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
A magnificent 15th century manor house hotel near Cheltenham Racecourse, with a luxurious spa and stunning Cotswold countryside views. Ellenborough Park's spa includes an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a full menu of treatments — an outstanding wellness destination in the heart of Gloucestershire.
The Manor House Hotel Castle Combe
Chippenham, Wiltshire
A stunning 14th century manor house hotel in Castle Combe — often voted the most beautiful village in England. Set in 365 acres of Wiltshire countryside, The Manor House has a luxury spa with indoor pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room — alongside one of the country's most celebrated hotel golf courses.
The Bath Priory Hotel & Spa
Bath, Somerset
An intimate boutique hotel and spa in a beautiful Victorian house close to the centre of Bath. The Bath Priory has a heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa treatment rooms, and walled gardens — a genuinely peaceful wellness retreat just minutes from the Roman Baths and the city's famous thermal waters.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Chippenham, Wiltshire
A magnificent Palladian manor house set in 500 acres of parkland near Bath, with a world-class spa and equestrian centre. Lucknam Park's spa is one of the finest in England — an indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, and a vast menu of treatments delivered by expert therapists in a truly extraordinary setting.
Barnsley House
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A stunning Cotswold boutique hotel and spa in the beautiful village of Barnsley, near Cirencester. Barnsley House has an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, garden spa treatment rooms, and a full range of therapies — surrounded by the legendary gardens created by Rosemary Verey. A deeply restorative Cotswolds escape.
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
Littlehampton, West Sussex
A remarkable medieval-style country house hotel on the West Sussex coast, set in 30 acres of private grounds between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. The spa features an indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, and a full range of treatments — one of the most distinctive and charming spa hotels in the South of England.
Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa
Cuckfield, West Sussex
A beautiful 16th century manor house in the West Sussex village of Cuckfield, with a celebrated spa set in its historic grounds. The spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room and serene relaxation spaces — within easy reach of Brighton and the South Downs.
South Lodge Hotel & Spa
Horsham, West Sussex
A grand Victorian country house hotel set in 93 acres of West Sussex countryside near Horsham, with one of the finest spas in the South East. The Camellia Spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — all with views across the South Downs.
The Spa at Port Lympne
Hythe, Kent
A unique spa experience within the extraordinary Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve near Folkestone in Kent — where you can enjoy spa treatments while staying in the middle of a wildlife reserve. The spa overlooks the reserve's African-inspired landscape, offering a genuinely unlike-anywhere-else wellness experience in the Kent countryside.
Foxhills Club & Resort
Ottershaw, Surrey
A beautiful country club and spa resort set in 400 acres of Surrey countryside near Ottershaw. Foxhills has a luxurious spa with an indoor pool, outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, and a wide range of treatments — alongside extensive sports facilities and beautiful grounds to explore. An outstanding day spa and stay destination in the Surrey Hills.
Pennyhill Park
Bagshot, Surrey
One of England's most celebrated spa hotels, set in 123 acres of Surrey countryside near Bagshot. The Spa at Pennyhill Park is world-class — 45,000 square feet featuring nine pools including an outdoor pool and a stunning hot tub garden, alongside saunas, steam rooms, and an extraordinary range of treatments. Home spa to the England rugby team.
The Pig in the Forest
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
The original Pig hotel, set in a beautiful country house in the New Forest near Brockenhurst. The Pig in the Forest pioneered the hyper-local, kitchen garden food philosophy that the whole group is now known for — with 25-mile menus, a forest-facing spa treatment room, outdoor fire pit, and a restorative atmosphere rooted in the New Forest landscape.
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A beautiful manor house hotel in the New Forest village of Brockenhurst, with an award-winning Thai-inspired spa. SenSpa at Careys Manor features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, and a range of Thai-influenced treatments — surrounded by the peace of the New Forest National Park.
Lime Wood Hotel
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
One of England's most acclaimed luxury retreats, set deep in the New Forest in Hampshire. Lime Wood's Raw & Cured spa is extraordinary — featuring an outdoor natural swimming pool, sauna, mud treatment rooms, an 'Herb House' spa, and Herb Garden. Consistently rated among the finest spa hotels in the UK and a genuine destination wellness experience.
Horsted Place Hotel
Uckfield, East Sussex
A beautiful Gothic Revival country house hotel set in 1,100 acres of East Sussex countryside near Uckfield and the South Downs. Horsted Place offers a heated outdoor pool, tennis, croquet, and spa treatments in a genuinely special and very private rural setting — a true country house escape.
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Forest Row, East Sussex
A magnificent Victorian Gothic mansion set in 186 acres of Ashdown Forest in East Sussex — the landscape that inspired A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh. Ashdown Park's leisure and spa facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments in a truly extraordinary countryside setting.
The Pig in the South Downs
Arundel, West Sussex
The Pig's West Sussex outpost, set in a beautifully restored manor house in the folds of the South Downs National Park near Arundel. Like all Pig hotels, the focus is on hyper-local food, unpretentious luxury and a deep connection with the surrounding countryside — with a kitchen garden, spa treatment rooms, and a genuinely restorative atmosphere.
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa
East Grinstead, West Sussex
A stunning country house hotel and award-winning spa on the Surrey/West Sussex border near East Grinstead. The Utopia Spa at Alexander House is a destination in its own right — with multiple pools, thermal suite, hydrotherapy jets, and an extensive treatments menu. Set in 120 acres of beautiful grounds.
Watergate Bay Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
A vibrant surf and wellness hotel directly on the sand at Watergate Bay, one of Cornwall's most spectacular beaches. Watergate Bay Hotel is a year-round destination — with surfing, yoga, open water swimming, a spa, outdoor hot tubs, and a strong wellness programme alongside world-class waves. A uniquely active and restorative Cornish escape.
The Scarlet Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
A stunning eco spa hotel perched on the clifftops above Mawgan Porth in Cornwall. The Scarlet's spa is one of the most beautiful in England — featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the Atlantic, cliff-side hot tubs, a wood-fired sauna, yoga studio, and treatments rooted in Cornish coastal ingredients. One of the UK's most inspiring wellness destinations.
Ragdale Hall Spa
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
One of the UK's most popular dedicated health spa resorts, set in a beautiful Victorian hall in the Leicestershire countryside near Melton Mowbray. Ragdale Hall offers a huge range of treatments, thermal facilities including multiple pools and a stunning thermal village, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it popular for solo spa breaks, friends' weekends and gift experiences.
Rudding Park Spa
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
A multi award-winning spa hotel on the edge of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Rudding Park features a spectacular rooftop spa with a terrace hydrotherapy pool, cedar sauna, and views across the parkland estate — as well as an underground spa with an extraordinary sense of escape. One of the most innovative spa experiences in the north of England.
Whatley Manor
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
A Relais & Châteaux hotel with one of the finest spas in the UK, set in 12 acres of Wiltshire countryside near Malmesbury. Whatley Manor's spa features an indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, the first Hydrotherapy Circuit in the UK, and a philosophy of restorative, sensory wellness that has earned it multiple awards.
Calcot & Spa
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A beautiful manor house hotel and spa in the rolling Cotswold countryside near Tetbury. Calcot's spa is a genuine retreat — with an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a wide range of treatments. A brilliant weekend escape for couples and groups seeking total relaxation in the Cotswolds.
Chewton Glen
New Milton, Hampshire
One of England's most celebrated country house hotels, set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest. Chewton Glen's spa is a destination in its own right — featuring a stunning hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna and steam rooms, and a full menu of treatments. Consistently rated among the top spas in the UK.
The Torridon
Achnasheen, Highland
A magnificent Victorian shooting lodge turned luxury hotel on the shores of Loch Torridon in the Scottish Highlands. The Torridon offers wild swimming in the loch, an outdoor hot tub, sauna, yoga and a vast range of outdoor activities amid some of Scotland's most dramatic mountain scenery. A truly unforgettable Highland wellness escape.
Brimstone Hotel
Ambleside, Cumbria
A luxurious boutique spa hotel nestled in the Great Langdale valley in the heart of the Lake District. Brimstone's spa features a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation suite and a full range of treatments — all set against a backdrop of some of England's most dramatic fell scenery.
Another Place The Lake
Penrith, Cumbria
A stunning lakeside hotel and spa on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Another Place offers wild swimming directly from the hotel's private jetty, an outdoor hot tub, sauna, indoor pool, yoga classes and a full spa — all surrounded by some of England's most dramatic scenery. One of the UK's most inspiring wellness destinations.
Champneys Mottram Hall
Macclesfield, Cheshire
A stunning Georgian manor house set in 270 acres of Cheshire countryside, offering Champneys' signature five-star spa experience in the North West. With indoor and outdoor pools, thermal suite, treatment rooms and fitness facilities — a truly special wellness retreat near Manchester.
Champneys Henlow
Henlow, Bedfordshire
A classic Champneys health resort in Bedfordshire, offering comprehensive spa facilities, an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness classes and a wide range of beauty and wellness treatments. A tranquil countryside retreat within easy reach of London and the East Midlands.
Champneys Springs
Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
A luxury health resort in the Leicestershire countryside, offering five-star spa facilities including pools, thermal suite, fitness classes and award-winning treatments. Champneys Springs is one of the Midlands' finest wellness destinations — ideal for a weekend break or day spa visit.
Champneys Forest Mere
Liphook, Hampshire
A beautiful lakeside health resort in Hampshire set in 120 acres of countryside. Champneys Forest Mere offers indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, fitness facilities and a full spa treatment menu — a complete wellness escape on the Hampshire-West Sussex border.
Champneys Tring
Tring, Hertfordshire
The original Champneys — a flagship health resort set in 170 acres of Hertfordshire countryside. Offering world-class spa facilities including pools, saunas, steam rooms, fitness classes and an extensive treatment menu. One of the UK's most iconic wellness destinations since 1925.