Dipping your toes into the world of wellness retreats for the first time? Why not book a long weekend at a spa hotel such as the Salcombe where you can indulge in as many treatments as you like without having to succumb to an entire programme of rejuvenating activities. Mix up energising hikes along the nearby dramatic coastline with relaxing in the hotel’s hydrotherapy pool, soaking in the hot tub and taking a break in the sauna.

As the only hotel in England to boast access to natural thermal waters, the Gainsborough offers a luxurious five-star experience, with “spa and stay” packages available. If you’re after a short but glamorous alternative to a wellness retreat, a one-night stay in one of their elegant bedrooms, followed by a full day of pampering, could be exactly what you need.

The shores of Lake Windermere are an excellent base for hiking holidays, but, if you seek a more relaxing getaway, the Gilpin Hotel offers luxurious bedrooms with private hot tubs and five private Spa Lodges, each boasting their own ensuite spa. The detached lodges all have access to their own rain showers, steam rooms, saunas and hydrotherapy hot tubs, making it very likely that you won’t leave your room for your entire stay.

The thermal experience at this Chester spa is a popular option for those who don’t have the time for an overnight stay or prolonged retreat. If you’re looking for a spa where you can spend the afternoon indulging and unwinding, this tranquil retreat has everything that you need. Linger in The Chester Grosvenor’s thermal suite to enjoy foot baths, a crystal steam room, a salt grotto, an ice fountain and a herb sauna.

Part of the exclusive Soho House collection, the Farmhouse offers the opportunity for the same luxury experience set within the English countryside. Guests and members can choose from a collection of private wooden cabins, bell tents or rooms in the farmhouse itself and are free to enjoy whichever activities and relaxing treatments they choose during their stay.

The beautiful Grade I-listed mansion set in the middle of the countryside is the perfect location for letting go of your everyday woes and reconnecting with yourself. Experienced mindfulness teachers help guests to rediscover clarity and to learn to live in the moment through a series of retreats that concentrate solely on the mind or that can be connected with yoga, walking or creative writing.