Rooted in nature, each wellness experience is designed to restore and realign, gently encouraging guests to slow down and reconnect.
Nestled in the Cotswold countryside, Daylesford is a haven for those seeking a meaningful escape. Whether the intention is to unwind deeply or to re-energise through movement, a range of thoughtfully curated wellness retreats invites guests to choose their own path.
For those drawn to stillness, the Bamford Spa Retreat offers the perfect sanctuary. Designed for deep rest and gentle reconnection, this immersive experience includes restorative treatments at the Bamford Wellness Spa, nourishing organic meals, and a peaceful countryside stay. Guests are encouraged to embrace a slower pace – taking time for mindful walks, healing therapies, and quiet reflection in beautiful surroundings. It is a retreat where every detail is considered, every sense calmed.
For those who find wellness through energy and movement, the Padel & Stay experience offers a more active take on the traditional escape. With access to Bamford’s state-of-the-art Padel courts, this retreat pairs physical challenge with restorative balance. Ideal for couples or friends, it’s a chance to play, laugh, and connect – before unwinding in luxurious cottages and enjoy seasonal, organic dining just steps away at Daylesford farm.
Beyond the retreats themselves, every stay at Daylesford can be enriched with a bespoke itinerary of holistic experiences. From the moment of arrival, guests are invited to curate their own journey, blending movement, creativity, nourishment and rest in a way that suits their needs and rhythms.
Our award-winning Bamford Wellness Spa is at the heart of our wellness experiences, designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit, focusing on healing through nature and human connection. The extensive treatment menu offers a fusion of ancient healing traditions, which work physically on the body as well as on the mind to harmonise your emotional and mental well-being too.
Wellness can also take shape through movement classes, such as yoga, breathwork or meditation, creative craft workshops in natural materials, or hands-on sessions at the Daylesford Cookery School, where seasonal ingredients and nourishing recipes inspire a deeper connection to food and health.
Every wellness escape at Daylesford Stays is an invitation to come back to what matters: time, presence, simplicity. Whether it’s a weekend of total relaxation, a spirited stay with a sporting activity, or a hand-selected combination of spa, movement and creativity, each retreat offers space to breathe, reconnect, and return home feeling renewed.
Autumn in the Cotswolds unfolds gently. Warmth gives way to stillness, shadows lengthen and the landscape softens. Crisp air carries the faint scent of wood smoke and damp earth, villages are framed by copper beech trees, and log fires crackle…...
Ashton Winkler Hughes is a Mexican chef and founder of BashBites, now based in the Cotswolds.
