Are there places women can go to have a break/ be looked after?

[Burntout01]

I have come to the realization that I need to have a complete and total break from my real life, it will only be possible for a week due to my responsibilities so it needs to be really good and restorative, can anyone suggest anywhere? South West of Uk ideally.
must be comfortable, ‘normal’ type atmosphere so not religious. Single rooms, goid quality ideally vegetation food ( not a health farm). Treatments, peace and quiet, that sort of thing.
Any suggestions?

You obviously haven’t met my mother

I would love to do this especially as it's convenient for me but being in the highlands with a house full of family I still freaked out at night so I wouldn't get any rest at all doing this on my own 😅Its the dream though.

I thought the same but, often, you end up with a room to yourself as no one has booked into the other bed/beds.

Also it really does attract like minded, calm and lovely women so sharing is absolutely fine. I can’t believe I’m saying that as it is something I thought I’d dread but there’s something about the dreaming. It feels like you’ve known the women there for forever within 24 hours. I’ve just been and most of the people have just booked to go back together.

Actually this is a good idea, I've just looked at Glasshouse , it's £480 ish for two people overnight and includes one treatment , obviously that will add up with more .

Cruise you;d get your own space , be well looked after , theres a Spa if you want but you could take loads of treatments .

I take all my odds and ends to use up if I'm in a hotel , I don't really want a big restaurant meal alone and I don;t drink .

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Charlotte church’s place?

Yes Sharpham are amazing, incredible veggie food. I've only done the summer woodland retreats, bit they have all sorts of options. Definitely felt so looked after and was the best break away from 'real life' while also equipping me with skills to return back to real life an bf retain the calm etc. Highly recommended.

Go to Charlotte Church’s retreat in Wales

I would just go to a hotel with nice food options nearby

I think a place designed to be a retreat would have other people there. Which I think I wouldn't want.

I've often wondered if Ragdale Hall is worth that kind of money

Or any of those places really.

Aren't the common areas quite busy and noisy? So if you really need quiet, you're kind of stuck in your room. And everyone has a phone everywhere they go.

I had a special offer for Champneys a couple of years back and people were watching videos on their phones in the restaurant.

I highly recommend Sharpham Trust https://www.sharphamtrust.org

I grew up in the next village to Turners Hill!

Worth Abbey is a lovely place

I went to an all abilities, all female yoga week once. Was absolute heaven. If you can find aoemthing like that. Yoga was just in the morning then different activities or time to yourself in the afternoon.

Just book a nice hotel.

From what you’ve written, I wonder if what you could do with is similar to a convalescent home - the sort of place that used to be available but may not be now.

I had a wonderful few days in Middle Piccadilly years ago. There was a very gentle New Agey vibe, nothing weird, very peaceful and nourishing.

I would look for 'retreats' -- that word used to have religious connotations but there are now quite a few places that offer what you describe. Treatments would be more along the lines of massage and meditation, not eg beauty treatments or anything medical.

I looked up 'retreats UK' and got this AI summary. I'm copying it here with the reminder that AI frequently gets things wrong! But any of these suggestions may be worth looking up:

AI Overview

Retreats in the UK vary widely, from
wellness and yoga to spiritual and active getaways. Some notable examples include the Sharpham Estate in Devon for mindfulness, Yeotown in North Devon for wellness, and Glass House Retreat in Essex for eco-friendly luxury. Options are available for specific activities like yoga, forest bathing, hill walking, and even sailing.
Types of retreats
Wellness and detox: Focus on physical and mental health, often including activities like yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments.
Spiritual and mindfulness: Centers like Sharpham House and Gaia House offer programs to deepen spiritual journeys through meditation and contemplation.
Active and adventure: These retreats incorporate outdoor activities such as hill walking, wild swimming, forest bathing, and bushcraft.
Creative and specific focus: Retreats can center on particular interests like poetry, sound healing, or even women's sailing.
Examples of retreats in the UK
Sharpham Estate (Devon): Offers tranquil mindfulness and meditation retreats.
Yeotown (North Devon): A leading wellness retreat focused on mind and body.
Glass House Retreat (Essex): The UK's first purpose-built wellness eco-retreat.
The Detox Barn (Somerset): Focuses on health and detox programs.
Wild Roots Guiding (Scottish Highlands): Offers well-being adventures, including guided walks and yoga.
The Retreat at the Broughton Sanctuary (North Yorkshire):Provides a setting for relaxation and wellness.
Gaia House (Devon): A center for silent retreats and meditation

I remember, when my kids were young and I was working and still with my ex who was a giant baby burden, wishing I could just be in an accident, nothing fatal, but enough to keep me in hospital for a month so I could get a rest 😥

I hope you get the rest you need.

Okay sign me up, this sounds amazing

I recommend looking for “wellbeing retreats” maybe. I have needed this sort of thing myself in the past, the best one I booked via this company;

https://www.wellbeingescapes.com/all-hotels/united-kingdom-l84?www.wellbeingescapes.com/?utm_source=pmax&utm_medium=click&utm_campaign=cross_network&utm_id=ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21510958716&gbraid=0AAAAAD-bo2PX5leOANUTvHki1zRfVt7L6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9IPA3OXykAMV1ZFQBh1fETKdEAAYAiAAEgJ12vD_BwE

I went years ago to a place in Portugal but it was amazing. Definitely worth having a look here I think as it seems they also have U.K. options.

Have also stayed here with a friend for a weekend spa break package including dinner etc. and was very impressed.

https://www.rushtonhall.com

I haven’t stayed at Charlotte Church’s place yet but have discussed doing it with a friend sometime, so it’s good to hear good things about it. The shared rooms puts me off a bit too as does the general “woo” but I can live with a bit of woo especially if it’s optional and there are some less woo activities on offer too, if the place is nice and relaxing feeling.

The other thought I had when I saw your post is that I read an article once (and can’t find it now) I think in the context of long COVID, talking about how places like Germany/Switzerland/Austria have these recuperation type spa hotels they send people off to if they have medical issues as part of their NHS equivalent system, where they eat healthily, have some physio, swim outdoors etc. Might be worth looking up those sort of places too.

On another note I think you’ve come up with an amazing business idea here! Time to go on Dragon’s Den! I would definitely go to a place like you describe (or similar to what another pp described with the “mum” figure 🤣).

How could anybody find that relaxing?

Is this thread an advert for Ragdale Hall?

Seren retreat.

https://www.visitwales.com/accommodation/bed-breakfast/seren-retreat-bryn-coch-farm-559361

‘We also offer a variety of holistic bodywork therapies by fully qualified practitioners. Your hosts, Rex and Alaea Beynon, have more than 25 years experience in the holistic health field as Polarity Therapists, a combination of acupressure, reflexology and energy balancing techniques. A session after a days activity will be sure to undo any tensions you may have, help you to relax as well as renew your energy for your next adventure. You may want us to design a stress-reducing weekend retreat for you, providing you with a series of body-work sessions, yoga exercises, and a healthy, vegetarian menu to re-charge your batteries, transforming stress into vitality. We also offer a range of residential weekend courses to stimulate body, mind and spirit.’

Perfect!

Can you share details please?