Coming into the new year and fending of January blues is no mean feat. Settling back into London’s fast-paced lifestyle and confronting the work can only be cured by a visit to a wellness retreat that can provide much-needed respite and rejuvenation. From luxurious urban spas nestled in the heart of the city to purpose-built eco-friendly retreats in the nearby countryside, London caters to all wellness seekers.
Whether you’re looking for a quick urban escape from your routine or an immersive wellness experience to find some peace and quiet, London’s wellness retreats offer a perfect blend of traditional and modern approaches to health and relaxation, especially for those seeking to nourish both body and mind.
1. Glass House Retreat, Essex
The Glass House is the UK’s first purpose-built detox and wellness eco-friendly retreatlocated in Essex countryside just 30 minutes from London. It offers fitness facilities, classes, spa treatments, and plant-based nutrition. The retreat features a heated swimming pool, fitness studio, gym, salt block sauna, relaxation lounge, treatment rooms, and a cryo chamber. They have outdoor facilities including a natural swimming pond, Finnish sauna, and wellness dome.
Address: Harrow Road, Bulphan, Upminster RM14 3BP.
2. The Lanesborough Club & Spa, London
Spread over 18,000 square feet, this is one of London’s most exclusive private members’ fitness and health clubs. It offers a luxury gym, five treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, experience showers, and a hydro-therapy pool. The spa provides a range of treatments including Tata Harper and Ila facials, Ground Wellbeing massages, and holistic wraps and scrubs.
Address: Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
3. ESPA Life at Corinthia, London
This spa is spread over four floors and features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite, and a Thermal Floor with an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, and private sleep pods. It offers a holistic approach to wellbeing with a team of experts providing spa treatments, complementary therapies, fitness, and beauty treatments.
Address: Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2BD
4. LIKE Shambhala Urban Escape, London
This spa offers a range of holistic Asian therapies, yoga, and a fully-equipped gym. It features six treatment rooms, separate male and female steam rooms, and provides therapies such as reflexology, Thai massage, reiki, and results-driven facials. The spa also offers workshops and retreats with visiting masters throughout the year.
Address: 19 Old Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1B 1LB
5. The Ned Spa, London
The Ned Spa offers a variety of relaxing treatments, including manicures, pedicures, advanced facials, and massages. It features a Mud Room, luxurious Couples’ Suite, and a Glamour Room for nail services. The spa also includes a sauna, steam room, and relaxation room. Ned’s Club members receive a 20% discount on treatments from 4pm Sunday to Wednesday.
Address: 27 Poultry, City of London, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom
6. Chuan Body + Soul, London
Located in The Langham hotel, Chuan Body + Soul offers treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Facilities include four treatment rooms (including a couples’ suite), a 16-meter swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness center. The spa is open daily from 9am to 8pm for treatments, with facilities available from 7am to 9pm.
Address: 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA.
7. Agua Spa at Sea Containers London
Spa Water is a chic urban escape designed by Tom Dixon. It offers a range of treatments including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. The spa emphasizes spirituality and well-being, using their own Hedgrow by agua products. Treatment hours are Monday to Friday 11:15am-7:30pm, Saturday 10:45am-7pm, and Sunday 10:15am-6:30pm.
Address: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD.
