As the new year unfolds, many of us feel the pull towards a gentler pace, an instinctive desire to restore and to reconnect with ourselves. We’ve created a retreat that honours this need for replenishment, shaped by Bamford’s five roots of wellness; Rest, Nourish, Feel, Move and Connect.
‘Finding happiness in body, mind, and spirit begins with inner harmony. To nurture this is not a luxury, but a vital act of restoring balance in our fast- moving world. Bamford’s five roots of wellness invite space to pause – to return to nature and to feel grounded as we step into a new year. It’s a holistic approach to wellbeing, encouraging a journey that is unique to each of us.’

Across two nurturing days, you’ll settle into one of our cottages and follow a curated sequence of rituals to calm the nervous system and support deeper, more restorative sleep.
Mornings begin with a nourishing cottage breakfast before a grounding walk through the farm to steady the mind and reconnect with nature. A light lunch at the Orchard Bar prepares you for an afternoon at the Bamford Wellness Spa, including a soothing sound bath and a 90-minute Geranium Ritual, celebrating the uplifting and restorative properties of Bamford’s signature scent.
Evenings are intentionally slow, with a simple supper followed by gentle suggested sleep cues such as a bath, herbal tea and journaling to ease you into a peaceful night’s rest.
When we step away from the noise of everyday life, the body can repair at a cellular level, the mind can quieten, and the nervous system can find its natural rhythm again. By combining nourishment, mindful movement, emotional grounding and deep sleep rituals, the experience creates a cycle of care that supports long-term wellbeing. It’s a gentle reset: a reminder that rest is not an indulgence, but an essential act of balance and vitality.
Our cottages a located in Kingham Village in Oxfordshire, and Daylesford Farm, Daylesford Village and Lower Oddington Village in Gloucestershire.
Our experiential package is available for new bookings from Sunday to Wednesday only and the is non-transferable for existing bookings. Guests must be 18 years or older to book and experience the stay.