Cornwall


<p>Wellbeing retreats and wellness holidays are all about you. So, before you book your hols, read this. Capitalise on your new-found enthusiasm for fitness and wellness with an active break. Quieten your mind with a meditation or reading break. Here&#8217;s our pick of the bunch over the next few months &#8211; both in Cornwall and run by Cornish businesses abroad.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-elemental-spa-series-break-the-scarlet-mawgan-porth"><a href="https://www.scarlethotel.co.uk/offers/signature-break" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elemental Spa Series Break</a> &#8211; The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/06/Scarlet-Hotel-Cornwall-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-June-2024-ScarletOct19-107-1000x667.jpg" alt="cliff top spa garden at twilight Scarlet Hotel Cornwall" class="wp-image-34308" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/06/Scarlet-Hotel-Cornwall-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-June-2024-ScarletOct19-107-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/06/Scarlet-Hotel-Cornwall-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-June-2024-ScarletOct19-107-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/06/Scarlet-Hotel-Cornwall-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-June-2024-ScarletOct19-107-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/06/Scarlet-Hotel-Cornwall-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-June-2024-ScarletOct19-107.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>A perfect way to experience the very best of Scarlet. Come to the Scarlet for a three-night break that combines favourite Scarlet experiences: our seven-course taster menu with accompanying wine flight, rhassoul, a restorative treatment and – of course – time in a clifftop hot tub.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-writers-retreat-budock-vean"><a href="https://www.budockvean.co.uk/news/offers/writers-retreat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Writers’ Retreat</a>, Budock Vean</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Budock-Vean-Hotel-Jan-2025-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-Suite39-Budock-Vean-Hotel-Cornwall-cElliottWhitte-2-1000x667.jpg" alt="bedroom at Budock Vean Hotel on the Helford River near Falmouth" class="wp-image-35987" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Budock-Vean-Hotel-Jan-2025-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-Suite39-Budock-Vean-Hotel-Cornwall-cElliottWhitte-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Budock-Vean-Hotel-Jan-2025-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-Suite39-Budock-Vean-Hotel-Cornwall-cElliottWhitte-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Budock-Vean-Hotel-Jan-2025-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-Suite39-Budock-Vean-Hotel-Cornwall-cElliottWhitte-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Budock-Vean-Hotel-Jan-2025-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-Suite39-Budock-Vean-Hotel-Cornwall-cElliottWhitte-2.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Published author Liz Fenwick leads this year’s writers’ retreat at Budock Vean Hotel on the Helford River near Falmouth.  Called the ‘queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ by the Guardian, Liz Fenwick latest novel <em>The Secrets of Harbour House</em> came out in July 2025. Whether you&#8217;re working on a novel, short stories, or memoir, Liz will provide insightful workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and group discussions designed to spark creativity and develop your craft.</p>



<p>Two retreats run, one for those new to writing, and one retreat for those who are more advanced in their journey. Expect to deep dive with plenty of writing time, plus 1:1 sessions where Liz can critique the first 5-10k of a novel/memoir. Tutored sessions will explore synopsis writing, elevator pitches and generally getting ready to submit to agents and publishers. Sun 1 to Weds 4  Feb 2026 &amp; Tues 3 to Sun 8 Feb 2026</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festival-of-wellness-tresco-isles-of-scilly"><strong><a href="http://www.tresco.co.uk/festival-of-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival of Wellness</a></strong>, Tresco, Isles of Scilly</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Underwater-Swimmer.-Credit-James-Bowden-1000x667.jpg" alt="underwater swimmer, credit James Bowden, Festival of Wellness, Tresco, Isles of Scilly" class="wp-image-35973" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Underwater-Swimmer.-Credit-James-Bowden-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Underwater-Swimmer.-Credit-James-Bowden-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Underwater-Swimmer.-Credit-James-Bowden-768x513.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/Underwater-Swimmer.-Credit-James-Bowden.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">underwater swimmer, credit James Bowden</figcaption></figure>



<p>Tresco&#8217;s Festival of Wellness is a week long retreat with a series of classes and workshops to attend. Spend the week on the gorgeous island of Tresco, sitting off the Cornish coast, with its unique micro-environment and beautiful gardens. Guests can enjoy a rich programme throughout the week including mindful meditation sessions led by island yogi Gem Hansen, invigorating trail runs showing the island from a new perspective with ultrarunner Wez Swain and immersive garden experiences with Andrew Lawson, Head Gardener of Tresco Abbey Garden. All accommodation includes access to the world-famous Tresco Abbey Garden and tranquil Tresco Island Spa. Guests can choose from a range of cosy and delightful accommodation on Tresco, including rooms at The New Inn or self-catering cottages and apartments. Sat 14 &#8211; Mon 23 March 2026</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yoga-retreat-at-the-point-polzeath"><strong><a href="https://thepointholidays.co.uk/yoga-breaks-cornwall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yoga Retreat</a> at The Point</strong>, Polzeath</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="563" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/11/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-November-2024-DroneKotoAtThePoint-18-copy-1000x563.jpg" alt="The Point building and tennis courts, The Point Holidays Polzeath, Cornwall" class="wp-image-35540" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/11/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-November-2024-DroneKotoAtThePoint-18-copy-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/11/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-November-2024-DroneKotoAtThePoint-18-copy-800x450.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/11/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-November-2024-DroneKotoAtThePoint-18-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/11/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Muddy-Stilettos-Cornwall-November-2024-DroneKotoAtThePoint-18-copy.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Fenella Lindsell is based in SW London and has been teaching yoga and running yoga holidays for over 30 years. She is hosting a 4 day yoga retreat at The Point in March. She welcomes all abilities and teaches hatha flow through fun varied and themed classes.&nbsp;Those who are new to the practice will be offered modifications and more experienced yogis can enjoy more challenges. The Point lends itself brilliantly to the group with options for coastal walks, swimming for the brave, tennis and padel for those that prefer to be land based!&nbsp;</p>



<p>Locals are welcome to join the classes too for £15 per 75 minute class. Yoga will be at 8:30am – 9:45am and 5:15pm to 6:30pm in the evening. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-double-decadence-st-moritz-trebetherick-nr-polzeath"><a href="https://stmoritzhotel.co.uk/offers-and-retreats/double-decadence-spa-break/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Double Decadence</a>, St Moritz, Trebetherick, Nr Polzeath</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="563" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/St-Moritz-Hotel-Cowshed-Spa-Indoor-outdoor-pool-1000x563.jpg" alt="inside outside pool St Moritz is home to the only Cowshed Spa outside of Soho House properties" class="wp-image-36080" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/St-Moritz-Hotel-Cowshed-Spa-Indoor-outdoor-pool-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/St-Moritz-Hotel-Cowshed-Spa-Indoor-outdoor-pool-800x450.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/St-Moritz-Hotel-Cowshed-Spa-Indoor-outdoor-pool-768x432.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/St-Moritz-Hotel-Cowshed-Spa-Indoor-outdoor-pool.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>TWO night stay for two people, two two course dinners for two, two all-you-can-savour Cornish breakfasts for two, complimentary Cornish concierge and local Chauffeur service and a special Cowshed gift.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wild-swimming-nbsp-break-st-michaels-resort-falmouth"><a href="https://www.stmichaelsresort.com/offers-and-breaks/wild-sea-swimming-break" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Swimming&nbsp;Break</a>, St Michaels Resort, Falmouth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/05/St-Michaels-Resort-Wild-Swim-Ghylly-Beach.jpg" alt="St Michaels Resort Wild Swim Ghylly Beach" class="wp-image-26711" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/05/St-Michaels-Resort-Wild-Swim-Ghylly-Beach.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/05/St-Michaels-Resort-Wild-Swim-Ghylly-Beach-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/05/St-Michaels-Resort-Wild-Swim-Ghylly-Beach-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/05/St-Michaels-Resort-Wild-Swim-Ghylly-Beach-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Invigorate the senses, improve technique and become immersed in the benefits of sea swimming to mind, body and soul. St Michaels swim coach Salim will guide you through the <a href="https://www.stmichaelsresort.com/offers-and-breaks/wild-sea-swimming-break" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3-day swim retreat</a> which includes both pool and sea swims, spa sessions and yoga, as well as all meals and luxury accommodation (2026 dates coming soon). No prior open water swimming is necessary, but is an advantage, and you should be able to swim 400m without stopping. This can be a mix of strokes though some should be front crawl. St Michaels also hosts <a href="https://www.stmichaelsresort.com/wellness-breaks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">other wellness specialist retreats</a> including yoga, Wim Hof and Stand Up Paddleboarding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-reading-party-penzance-helston"><a href="https://www.middlecolensofarm.co.uk/thereadingparty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Reading Party</a>, Penzance/ Helston</h2>



<p>Another reading retreat, this time just about getting away from your life with time to read. Middle Colenso Farm is between Penzance and Helston, near Prussia Cove and is beautifully quiet and isolated. The idea is you get away from the everyday, and with all your meals and snacks provided, you can just read. Either from a suggested Cornish themed reading list, or, bring the &#8216;to read&#8217; pile and get cracking. There&#8217;s also a pilates studio (and host Christen is a pilates teacher) but that is optional. The spring one is fully booked, but Late Spring Reading Party 14 to 18 May 2026 has spaces.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sold-out-join-waitlist-yoga-amp-wild-swimming-retreat-the-salt-sisterhood">(Sold out, join waitlist) Yoga &amp; Wild Swimming Retreat, The Salt Sisterhood</h2>



<p>Join a group hosted by <a href="https://www.thesaltsisterhood.com/cornwall-yoga-wild-swimming-retreat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Salt Sisterhood</a>. Includes five nights accommodation at a stunning country home located on its own peninsula with private beach and serene woodland walks all around. Plus all food by a private chef, 7 Yoga / Meditation sessions, all of which are optional, and daily guided walks and swims. Runs four times a year, the retreat run in June, Sept and October.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-immersive-surf-course-morocco-amp-cornwall"><a href="https://www.georgessurfschool.com/2025-polzeath-surf-courses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Immersive Surf Course</a> (Morocco &amp; Cornwall)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="590" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Polzeath-Beach-Surfing-Sunset-1000x590.jpg" alt="Polzeath beach The Point Holidays Polzeath Polzeath Beach Surfing Sunset" class="wp-image-29038" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Polzeath-Beach-Surfing-Sunset-1000x590.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Polzeath-Beach-Surfing-Sunset-800x472.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Polzeath-Beach-Surfing-Sunset-768x453.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Polzeath-Beach-Surfing-Sunset-890x525.jpg 890w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/The-Point-Holidays-Polzeath-Polzeath-Beach-Surfing-Sunset.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>George Stoy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.georgessurfschool.com/surf-courses-polzeath" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">immersive surf courses</a> are designed to give people the very best opportunity to learn and progress in the time they have available. Whether you are completely new to surfing, looking to improve your technique, develop your confidence or simply catch more waves, joining the team at George&#8217;s Surf School in Morocco will have you reaching your goal with confidence. The Morocco course includes practical and theoretical teaching, video coaching, and targeted teaching as well as plenty of downtime. 2026 dates are TBC. Don&#8217;t fancy Morocco? All the <a href="https://www.georgessurfschool.com/surf-courses-polzeath" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">same coaching takes place here in Cornwall</a> based at the Point in Polzeath in May, dates TBC.</p>


Wellness holidays and wellbeing retreats in Cornwall 2026

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