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?

I have no experience of this, but found this recently if you want something organized https://lakelandwellbeing.co.uk/retreats/

If you are thinking less structured with a direct impact have you thought about thishttps://wwoof.net/

https://wwoof.net/

I’d love to do something similar. Am at max capacity with stress

Can you ask your family to leave you alone for a few days and invite your mum round

My friend has been ... many times .... loves it!

Sounds like you are looking for a care home! 😂

I need this, but a grieving retreat where I can just get away from everyone and hibernate. Perhaps one at some point to meet other grieving mums.

This is exactly what I do!

Glad you said this! I used to do it regularly - can't afford it nowadays, but am planning a few days here next Spring: https://riversideaymestrey.co.uk/

All you need is a lovely hotel in green surroundings, superb catering and brilliant staff. I found golfing hotels a good bet, as long as you make sure there are no events the week you go! The Riverside's my current little piece of paradise; I'd move in if I could (no golf). There are lots of similarly gorgeous places all over the country - including central London, though that would break the budget.

Haha, we've just chosen one for my mother and all said we'd like to book in for a couple of weeks 😂

Ragdale Hall was crowded and noisy when I went in August. Standards were not great compared to previous visits. It's now in the hands of an American hospitality group rather than the private owners.

Chewton Glen. Specifically a treehouse. If you can go out of season you can maybe find a deal within budget although likely for a few days not a week. The treehouses have their own concierge so you can just phone for anything you need. The breakfast is delivered in a hamper each day via a hatch so you don’t have to see anyone. There is a spa on site and yoga classes etc. Beautiful grounds. Just a wonderful place.

Yes to this

Unfortunately my mum hasn’t looked after me like this for 40 years.

I know it’s not what you’re after OP, but this has reminded me that I want to go back to Baden-Baden. It’s a lovely little town with 2 public spas that cost around €45 per day each. One day I did pass a villa overlooking the valley for patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery.

Hi, I stayed at Middle Piccadilly a few years ago in Sherborne. Beautiful location, amazing vegetarian meals and then whatever you want. Treatments etc or just time and space, I went for lots of walks. Its run by a lovely couple, he used to be my art teacher many years ago. Its very personal and nurturing without being religious or culty, the only thing that feels a bit commune is the meals around the kitchen table but there's no pressure to talk to other people. Its small as well so not loads of people around. It was tranquil and healing for me x

Id go to a spa like champneys - it can get busy at the weekend but they always seem to have deals for middle of the week which im guessing is for they are less busy?

Oh for goodness sake.

https://www.middlepiccadilly.com/

Have a look at Viveka Gardens.

I was wondering whether you'd like to go on a cruise?.

I’m bookmarking this thread to come back to for ideas later. I had a 4 day stay in hospital last year, and it was such a relief to be able to let go of all responsibilities and have meals come, my bed made and even someone to put me to bed and turn the lights off. Of course I could have done without the pain, needles, machines beeping and all-pervading smell of antiseptic.

I hope you find what you need op,

I wish you good luck finding the right place! What a great idea.

I volunteer in one which is absolutely fabulous, beautiful home, beautiful gardens, lovely staff and food looks amazing.
I work full-time and seriously fantasise about a couple of weeks staying there!
I hope your mother settles in well, it is a big decision, and from what I have seen, it can take a week or two to settle but after that it is home x

Inviting my mum round would be the polar opposite to relaxing! Honestly it would be 1000x worse than just getting on with life!