5 Of The Best Retreats To Boost Your Wellness

Set in the breathtaking historic UNESCO site of Mystras, Euphoria Retreat offers a holistic 360-degree reset, encompassing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Guests follow a bespoke-to-you programme which utilises a roster of leading experts including energy healers, bodywork therapists, medical doctors and nutritionists. Innovative spa facilities (infrared sauna, hamman, salt room and more) guarantee ultimate rejuvenation, as do the personalised meal plans, all made of fresh, local and seasonal dishes.

Reconnect with nature at Heckfield Place in rural Hampshire (just 75 minutes from London). Home to Wildsmith Skin, a brand conceived at the estate, The Bothy offers a comprehensive range of spa treatments as well as nature-centric experiences, including forest bathing and wild swimming. Take a dip in the natural mineral pool and enjoy the Oak Terrace thermal experience, then dine on a plant-based menu by Skye Gyngell. A dedicated wellbeing curator will create a bespoke programme catering to personal requirements, which offers everything from energy healing to acupuncture.

Situated in the serene Sal forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, this globally-renowned wellness space offers an immersive and bespoke experience. Guests receive a consultation with Ayurvedic doctors to determine their unique dosha (body and personality type) and receive personalised treatment plans which draw on resident experts in Tibetan medicine, meditation, yoga, osteopathy, nutrition – and more. Daily activities include nature walks and cooking classes – or learn to make your own natural scrubs and face masks at the alchemy bar.

Ancient wisdom combined with modern luxury makes for a unique wellness experience at this eco-conscious retreat. Harnessing the healing properties of native trees, signature therapies include massage and body scrubs that utilise aromatic forest oils and wooden sticks to stimulate energy flow. The sauna is constructed from local wood, which releases therapeutic essential oils, while pools are filled with pure mountain water. Book a private spa experience and enjoy couples’ treatments with panoramic views of the Dolomites.

Experience wellness with a wine-twist at Les Sources de Caudalie near Bordeaux. Famed for pioneering Vinothérapie®, a concept that utilises the natural benefits of grapes and grapevines in treatments, the spa menu includes the Crushed Cabernet Scrub, Merlot Nourishing Body Wrap, Barrel Bath (a red vine and essential oil-infused muscle soak) and Premier Cru Facial. Unwind in the pool while looking out over the vineyards, then dine on local, seasonal ingredients in the two-Michelin-starred restaurant.