Embrace the changing seasons while feeling all cosied up with our pick of the best winter retreats and spa breaks.
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One for mountain fans
WHAT Wilderness Retreat –
Winter Highlands
WHERE Cairngorms National Park,
Scottish Highlands
WHEN February 5-9 or March 4-8
PRICE From £1,495 per person
(based on two sharing)
WEBSITE wildernessscotland.com
Staying in a private mountain lodge tucked away in a wild glen, this women-only retreat offers a perfect balance of cosiness and wilderness this winter. Starting from the door of your lodge, you will be led on breathtaking hikes to hidden waterfalls and lochans, accompanied by an expert guide with an extensive knowledge about the unique biodiversity of the Highlands. With the expansive snow-dusted mountains serving as your backdrop, you can also enjoy the exhilaration of a bracing wild swim before warming up in a toasty, mobile sauna.
Relaxation awaits back at the lodge, where you can enjoy private yoga classes and sound healing sessions, alongside nourishing meals and hot drinks. As the day draws to a close, you can expect to wrap up warm and listen to tales of local folklore under a starry sky before enjoying a restorative night’s sleep. If you’re looking to bond with like-minded women, reconnect with nature and prioritise your wellness this winter, this is the retreat for you.
One for storm lovers
WHAT Storm-watching
Experience at The Headland Hotel
WHERE Newquay, Cornwall
WHEN Ongoing offer
PRICE From £300 per night
WEBSITE headlandhotel.co.uk
If you love a good storm, this is the spa package for you! Staying in The Headland Hotel, located on the cliffs of the rugged Cornish coastline, you’ll have front row seats for the exhilarating storms that often hit during autumn and winter. Safe from the brooding grey skies and the crashing ocean waves below, there’s no better spot to embrace the thrill of nature’s fury while getting cosy and enjoy a relaxing spa break.
Alongside breathtaking panoramic views of the stormy Atlantic Ocean, this luxury package includes full use of the spa and leisure facilities, including the heated outdoor vitality pool, along with a signature spa treatment. You’ll also enjoy three nights’ accommodation in a beautifully appointed room or cottage with daily breakfast, an afternoon tea for two, and contributions towards dinner in the stunning new Restaurant RenMor.
One for cosying up by the fire
WHAT Yoga and Spa Retreat at Wilderness Reserve
