13 best wellness retreats in the UK for 2023
There was a time a few years ago when heading on a ‘wellness retreat’ simply meant checking into a luxury spa with a well-appointed gym. And while the UK boasts some of the finest hotel spas in the world, the hospitality scene has been quietly catering for weary, burnt-out holidaymakers yearning for something a little more than a sleepy weekend steaming in the sauna.
For 2023, the broader definition of wellness retreats means there’s an eclectic range of restorative breaks across the UK to totally rejuvenate your physical and mental wellbeing, from coastal walks and morning sea swims to forest bathing, manifesting workshops, and, of course, plenty of yoga. The food is nourishing and plentiful; you’ll certainly find no restrictive ‘juice cleanses’ in our roundup below. Some even offer an evening tipple and afternoon cake, because wellness is about balance – not robbing yourself of life’s small pleasures.
So, here are the best wellness retreats to book for 2023, if you’re in need of a new year reset and some well-deserved ‘me time’.