Our Guide to the Best Yoga Retreats and Wellbeing breaks in the UK. You can choose to stay in a manor house amongst the lush greenery, rolling hills and running rivers of the great British countryside, or perhaps a cottage dotted along the wind swept beaches of the stunning Cornish coast or a luxury beachside villa in a Kentish seaside town.
If you’re a rambler then grab your walking boots and head to the Lake District where you will find stunning and dramatic hiking trails.
For a pampering experience with holistic treatments pick a luxury spa hotel for a weekend wellbeing break, or choose to rent a home with a heart for a bespoke experience in the privacy of your own home away from home.
If you are closer to Wales, then try a unique camping experience at a farmhouse amongst the woodlands and wild meadows.
For the adventurous at heart, head to the west coast of Ireland for some wild swimming, hiking, kayaking, gorge walking, yoga and stargazing!
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Yoga Retreats & Wellbeing Breaks in England
May Bank Holiday Weekend Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Norfolk
Join us for a long weekend of wellness on our August bank holiday yoga retreat Norfolk at our stunning eco-retreat centre. Enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens with a Japanese garden and swimming lake.
One of the best times of year to stay at this retreat centre, when the summer is at its peak and the grounds are truly stunning in all their glory.
Enjoy yoga outside in the sunshine in the morning to energise and enjoy a more restorative practice in the evening on this august bank holiday yoga retreat in Norfolk. Enjoy a guided walk to Castle Acre on the first afternoon and a yoga workshop with your teacher on the second afternoon.
We love it here and have been running our yoga retreats here for 14 years! As an eco-retreat centre, everything has been built with sustainability at the heart of all that they do.
There is a swimming lake where you can row boats, a newly developed garden with meandering paths, a Japanese garden and fire pits to stargaze in the evenings. There is also an outdoor heated pool to cool off and take the heat off and a garden cafe where you can enjoy a coffee and cake after a swim.
Find a connection to nature in the expansive grounds and find enjoy meeting new people. Reconnect to you and release tensions and stresses of everyday life.
Enjoy a guided walk to castle Acre and the next day take a day trip to Holkham beach if you came by car. Read more.
Yoga and Hiking Retreats in the Peak District
Our mid-week Easter Peak District retreat starting on Easter Monday is great for nature-loving yogis that want a more modern, luxurious feel.
Your stay on this four-night Easter Peak District retreat is at a stunning venue in the Derbyshire Dales, Hope Valley area. With views across the valleys of the Peak District, you will leave feeling like you have had a full escape away!
This modern home has all the cosy comforts you could ever need. Plush sofas, warming fires, and stunning views from every window, of which there are a lot. An abundance of seating areas both inside and outside means you will have plenty of space. Perfect to curl up with a book or chat with your new retreat friends.
Our days on this Peak District Retreat will be filled but relaxing. We include two guided hikes with qualified mountain guides directly from the house, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without having to read a map.
Plus delicious plant-based meals from our excellent retreat chefs, and yoga twice a day to nourish both body and soul, you will feel like you’ve been away for weeks. On the last day choose to relax, explore the local area or have a massage with one of our in-house therapists. Read more.
Yoga and Hiking Retreats in the Lake District
Book for May, September or October
May is such a beautiful time to experience a hiking and yoga retreat in the Lake District. The mountains have had all winter to receive lots of rain, which regenerates the lush greens of mountainsides each year and the colourful wildflowers in bloom are a sight to see.
Start the day in our beautiful yoga shala with views out to the local hills, a dynamic practice to warm and bring energy into the body and mind.
With our qualified and very experienced mountain guides on hand to lead the day hike, and your yoga teacher to lead a more gentle yet equally as stunning walk to Tarn Howes directly from our retreat centre, immerse yourself in nature and feel the benefits of this, being away from the frenetic and urban landscape of your day to day living.
Take a packed lunch and just sit and watch the world go by, or enjoy a bit of forest bathing and meditation. Enjoy a massage and take time for yourself to unwind and connect to nature.
After a day’s excursions, unwind with evening yin and restorative yoga and yoga Nidra followed by a vegan and vegetarian feast. Read more.
Balance In Nature Retreat, Harewood Holistics, Yorkshire
Book for 20th – 23rd September
Working with the natural theme of Harewood Holistics by bringing in the healing energy of nature and the resonant frequencies of our heart, brain and mother Earth.
Re-harmonising our frequencies by tuning into our intuition, our connection to ourselves, Earth & the collective consciousness.
As humans our natural resonant frequency matches that of the earth itself. The very pulse of the Earth beats at 7.83 Hz. This matches human consciousness at the optimal alpha brain wave state for relaxation.
We will be using a combination of Yoga asana, pranayama (breath-work), sound healing, crystals and the earth itself to re-tune our energies, brainwaves and vagal tone.
Activating our parasympathetic nervous system consciously helps train our body and mind into feeling safe, grounded and peaceful. Escaping from the stresses and demands of life not only physically but also mentally, energetically and spiritually.
We welcome you to the stunning setting that is the Harewood Estate, which is its very own country oasis nestled nicely between Leeds and Harrogate.
Our retreat is special as we work with the region’s most experienced teachers. The cottage is refurbished to an extremely high standard and we are set within the beautiful Harewood Estate. The Arch Barn is newly refurbished and state of the art, offering Yorkshire’s highest level of retreat experience.
Hawkes House and Herons nest are Grade II Listed cottages which ooze character and are spacious with unique charm, sat in approximately ½ acres of grounds. Enjoy the wood fired hot tub, lounging in the two snug rooms or watching the deer in the deer park from the garden. Read more.
The Wave Surf Camp, Bristol
Stay right next to the most consistent surf break in the country, just outside of Bristol. Escape the everyday, connect with nature, enjoy great food, spend quality time with those close to you – and of course surf until you drop! Available for two-night minimum stay in the week and a three-night minimum stay at weekends.
The Camp at The Wave can be found just metres from the most consistent surf break in the country – in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Bristol. Perfectly placed for dawn patrols or sunset sessions, The Camp is a space that celebrates the simple things in life. A place to escape, chillout, connect, sleep and reset.
Great for families or groups of friends, our tents are kitted out with comfortable beds, a kitchenette, private toilet and a large balcony where you can relax after a long day of surfing. They pay homage to the surfing spirit of adventure and the pioneers who inspire us.
A short walk away you’ll find the surf pumping, the welcoming Clubhouse which is home to our brilliant surf shop and cafe-bar serving delicious food and drink, a roof terrace for taking in the views, lake walk and more.
The Scarlet Reset Retreat, Cornwall
You can indulge in all kinds of relaxing diversions here at the Scarlet – including cliff-top hot tubs, a natural reed-bed swimming pool and an Ayurvedic inspired spa. The hotel has been designed so that almost wherever you are, you can enjoy far-reaching views of the beach and sea beyond. A balance of light, airy spaces with cosy, private areas which allow you to mix with our other guests or enjoy peace and solitude.
The stunningly appointed bedrooms and suites feature free standing baths, walk-in showers, sea views, private gardens, terraces or private rooftop sitting rooms.
The Scarlet offers you serenity, a chance to escape from life’s fast pace, slow down and truly enjoy nature, great food and a warm welcome. With its luxury tented treatment rooms lit by lanterns and its far-reaching views over Mawgan Porth Beach to the wild Atlantic beyond, the Scarlet Spa is essentially a quiet, contemplative, almost spiritual place.
The focus of their spa is on your holistic wellbeing and the nourishment of your mind, body and soul, drawing on the wisdom of Ayurveda and a distinctive Cornish twist. You might want to slather yourself in rich mineral mud in our rhassoul, experience a traditional bathing ritual in the hammam, or try your hand at massage guided by one of our therapists. Outside, a cliff top hot tub invites you to stargaze or storm watch, and the natural chemical-free pool, cleaned by reeds, beckons you into the water. Try their 2 or 3 night reset retreat.
Yoga Retreats & Wellbeing Breaks in Ireland
Inis Meáin Yoga Retreats
Join Ana Maria and Eimear for a weekend yoga retreat located on the picturesque island of Inis Meáin . Tig Conghaile is a hidden gem, located just off the west coast of Ireland on the most serene of the three Aran Islands, Inis Meáin
These retreats are an opportunity to step away from the business of your daily life and to step into serenity and time to connect with yourself and nature.
A weekend of movement, breathwork and meditation in one of the most peaceful places on earth. Read more.
Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Spring
Join us for an adventure on the west coast of Ireland, alongside the only Loch in the country. Enjoy a jam-packed schedule of wild swimming, hiking, kayaking, gorge walking, yoga, stargazing.
Welcome to the ultimate springtime yoga holiday in Ireland, full of adventure! Join us in the stunning Connemara region in West Ireland, a place of legend, folklore and profound beauty. Set within a scenic corner of County Galway, it is a region famed for its wild terrain and deeply routed Irish culture. The rugged mountains and expansive wild spaces lead to perfect white sand beaches and bays with quaint fishing villages.
Our home, situated on the west coast and within 185 acres, sits right on the Killary Fjord – a nature and adventure lovers paradise! Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery this springtime yoga holiday Ireland will be all about embracing everything the area has to offer.
Included in the price is a day on a kayak on the Loch followed by a gorge walk, two days of guided hiking and morning wild swims for the brave! This is all on our doorstep and much more will be on offer if you would like to squeeze some more adventure in.
With its community feel, our venue for this yoga holiday in Ireland is a truly modern space. Boasting stylish interiors and unique, bespoke features throughout it feels comfortable and bright.
Importantly, there are spaces to read and relax such as the hanging chairs in the reading snugs dotted around the property as well as the communal areas.
However, the main magic is outside embracing the majestic landscape of Ireland and luckily there are plenty of spaces to enjoy that too!
Without a doubt, the two fire pits will be a much-loved feature on a starry evening. A covered outdoor eating area and outdoor seating mean you can always catch a glimpse of the sea and the mountains. Read more.
Yoga Retreats & Wellbeing Breaks in Wales
Garth Barns Yoga & Book Club Retreat, Llanidloes
Would you like to have some time to completely recharge away from everyday life? This retreat is the perfect opportunity for you to escape in a book, on the yoga mat or in the cool water of the private swimming lake. Your comfortable accommodation will be in the converted barns surrounded by lushous gardens in this beautiful rural setting.
Set amongst the rolling hills of rural Wales, Garth Barns is the perfect spot to rest and reconnect with nature. The two large barn conversions that house the Yoga Shala and all of the accommodation are heated from renewable biomass and the drinking water is from the farm’s own pure spring water source.
The venue is set within 200 acres of farmland offering beautiful walks in the hills and valleys right on the doorstep. And with a cold water pond for wild swimming, a gym and a Finnish sauna there is plenty to do when you are not on the yoga mat.
Yoga sessions in the morning and evening will consist of asana, pranayama, yoga nidra and relaxation. The yoga sessions invite you to a place of deep physical, personal and spiritual connection where body and mind are rewired back into synchronicity and harmony.
In addition there will be a literary element to this yoga retreat. Yogastarr invites you to read a specific book in advance (the book will be sent to you) and join in some book club discussions. The book club is a great way to stimulate conversations and create connections.
As the latest technologies govern our daily lives, meeting new people and making real connections seems to happen less often. And isn’t that what life is all about – connections, conversations and joy. Yogastarr retreats are usually filled with emotions and encouragement, giggles and laughter as we witness growing awareness and new friendships being born. Read more.
3 Night Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat on the Cardigan Bay Coastline
Join us for a short but jam packed wellbeing break in Wales with all the magical ingredients you need for a retreat: Yoga, Pilates, Walking, Healthy and delicious food and Meditation sessions.
There will also be the opportunity to experience Paddle Boarding, Wild Swimming, Gong Sound Bath, Holistic Therapies, Wellbeing Coaching and Mindfulness.
You’ll stay in a glorious, gothic-style converted chapel in the heart of Tywyn, a traditional Welsh seaside town. The chapel has been designed with luxury in mind whilst maintaining some of its original charm. Four of the bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms with two further bedrooms sharing facilities. There’s even a hot tub!
Everything is included – All meals, 3 a day plus afternoon tea and cake, Luxury Accommodation, Twice Daily Yoga Classes, a Sound Bath session, two hours of Paddle Boarding and one Complimentary therapy (massage or reflexology), guided walks and a mindfulness workshop!
At Sunsetbay we like to pride ourselves on the fun atmosphere and the sheer enjoyment experienced by all our guests. Our 5* Triadvisor reviews reflect this perfectly all mentioning how they loved this aspect of the retreat, and also the food, which is supplied by a Michelin recommended local restaurant. Here’s just one of our reviews.
“Brilliant location, accommodation & 5 star food. Treatments & top class yoga. All round excellent value & an incredibly grounded, real retreat experience. The host and organiser Maggie is super welcoming, warm, generous & fun. Can’t recommend this retreat enough”. Read more.
Dru Yoga in Snowdonia
Described by National Geographic as one of the top five meditation venues in Europe, Dru Yoga is located in the heart of Snowdonia, North Wales. Lonely Planet considers the area one of the top 4 locations to visit in the world! And Trip Advisor gives its Certificate of Excellence to the accommodation side, Snowdonia Mountain Lodge.
Relax and recharge in in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia. Enjoy warm friendship and experience some of the most professionally taught yoga in the country.
With its foundations set firmly in ancient yogic tradition and its emphasis on soft, flowing movements, Dru Yoga can help increase energy levels, ease back pain, and wash away stress.
Designed to be practised by people of all abilities, fitness levels and age groups, it is a style of yoga that can be quickly dipped into or learnt in more depth over a lifetime. It is now taught in many different countries, and as such has helped us become one of the largest yoga organisations in the world. As hundreds of our students are finding every day, at its most simple, Dru Yoga helps relieve the pressures of modern living. Read more.
Glamping in Wales
Fforest
Fforest farm has been created as a place to enjoy the simplicity, pleasures and beauty of outdoor living in an outstanding natural environment. Located on 200 acres by the river Teifi gorge, next to the Teifi marshes nature reserve, minutes from the town of Cardigan and from the beautiful undiscovered beaches and coves of the West Wales coast.
On site you will also find the cedar barrel sauna tucked into the woods. This is the perfect après-sea treatment, after a session of coasteering or kayaking.
The Onsen Domes at fforest farm take year-round comfort and engagement with the outdoors to a new level. With solid wood floors, wood-burning stoves, bespoke furnishings and beautiful countryside views from the giant bay window.
Outside each has a Japanese style bath-house with shower, basin and cast concrete, sunken soaking tub. From the decked area you can fully relax on our custom built outdoor sofa overlooking the beautiful Welsh countryside.
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