Day, week, weekend & longer retreats in London, Home Counties, UK and abroad, religious & spiritual houses, retreats, centres and sometimes remote self contained accommodation offering time for rest, holiday, quiet, meditation, reflection, peace, relaxation, yoga, workshops, rehabilitation, family bonding, special events and occasions.
Abbey House Glastonbury Welcomes both groups and individuals for residential and non-residential visits. Embodies a Christian welcome to people of all ages, seeking spiritual growth. Mainly catering for groups but individuals are welcome when space is available.
Location: Somerset
Postcode: BA6 8DH MAP Telephone: 01458 831112
Aisha Ali Spain Living from the Heart retreat is an opportunity to obtain distance from daily life and rediscover your true self. Intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual work provides a holistic approach to resolving many of life’s problems.
Location: Spain
Telephone: 0845 683 5955
Alabaré Christian Community Christian retreat in Salisbury. The house is available for private groups and for individual directed retreats. Guests are also welcome for bed & breakfast when space permits.
Location: Salisbury, Wilts
Postcode: SP1 2JA MAP Telephone: 01722 501586
Burren Yoga & Meditation Centre Ireland Yoga holidays and retreats. Offers weekend and week long retreats in all types of yoga and meditation. Experience delicious vegetarian food, comfortable accommodation and great company in one of the most magical parts of Ireland.
Location: County Galway
Telephone: +353 91 637680
Claridge House A Surrey sanctuary available to anyone who is seeking healing, rest and renewal for a few days. The emphasis is on spirituality and not on religion, so that those from any path are welcome to share in the peaceful life of the house.
Location: Lingfield
Postcode: RH7 6QH MAP Telephone: 0845 3457281
Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre A place to “let go and let God” for a day, a weekend, a mid-week break or longer on a full board basis, in this 20-bedroomed old rectory, set in its own peaceful grounds in Crowhurst, East Sussex.
Location: Crowhurst
Postcode: TN33 9AD MAP Telephone: 01424 830204
Douai Abbey The purpose of the pastoral programme at Douai Abbey is to offer a variety of spiritual and educational opportunities for those interested in lifelong personal development in the areas of theology, ministry and spirituality.
Location: Reading
Postcode: RG7 5TQ MAP Telephone: 0118 971 5300
Emmaus House A place to pause, reflect, listen and pray. You will have the use of the chapel, meditation room, small oratory, art room and extensive gardens. As well as personal retreats they offer a variety of scheduled workshops.
Location: Bristol
Postcode: BS8 1BN MAP Telephone: 0117 907 9950
Jamyang Buddhist Centre A centre in the heart of London for meditation and the study of Tibetan Buddhism. The programme provides for beginners with classes such as meditation and more advanced students have the opportunities to practise with their tantra practice groups.
Location: Kennington
Postcode: SE11 4NA MAP Telephone: 020 7820 8787
Kagyu Samye Dzong London Provides peace and tranquillity for all in central London. They run a programme of courses and workshops focusing on meditation, Buddhism, and holistic therapies.
Location: Kennington
Postcode: SE17 3BD MAP Telephone: 020 7708 8969
Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat Retreat accommodation nestled in the heart of Bowland Lancashire, a beautiful family-run location with breathtaking views of the stunning Beatrice and Burn Fells close to the historic village of Slaidburn, local to market town of Clitheroe.
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Postcode: BB7 3AJ MAP Telephone: 01200 446677
London Shambhala Meditation Centre Clapham centre offering meditation instruction and weekend and weekday courses in meditation, Buddhism and the meditative arts. Residential weeekend retreats are held from time to time at IvyBank, their retreat house in Hampshire.
Location: Clapham
Postcode: SW4 6AY MAP Telephone: 020 7720 3207
Mill House Retreats A small, privately run retreat house set in a secluded location in the heart of the Devon countryside yet within easy reach of the M5 and Tiverton Parkway station. Throughout the year they offer regular guided retreats and special events.
Location: Devon
Postcode: EX16 7ES MAP Telephone: 01884 829000
North London Buddhist Centre An ideal way to deepen your meditation practice in the quiet and beauty of the countryside. Typically, there are 2 or 3 meditation sessions a day, discussion about practice plus opportunities to explore the countryside.
Location: London
Postcode: N7 8JG MAP Telephone: 020 7700 1177
Paradise In Portugal Holiday retreat in rural Portugal hidden away in the Alentejo with a magnificent lakeside setting and options for birdwatching, boating, swimming, Shiatsu massage.
Location: Portugal
Telephone: (+351) 283 933 065
Penhurst Retreat Centre A small, friendly Christian retreat centre in Kent where a warm welcome is offered to any individual or small group. The centre also seeks to be responsive to the needs of mission workers from the UK and overseas.
Location: Penhurst
Postcode: TN33 9QP MAP Telephone: 01424 892088
Retreat Spain Alternative holistic retreat holidays in a tranquil earthly paradise. Find a relaxing mix of company, solitude, contact with nature, lovely walks, time by the pool, good food and daily group time.
Location: Andalucia, Southern Spain
Telephone: 0113 815 7005
Rigpa UK Weekend Retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche, world renowned Buddhist teacher from Tibet. Rinpoche will offer a complete and definitive instruction on the practice of meditation. complemented by periods of meditation practice and silence.
Location: Islington
Postcode: N1 1BB MAP Telephone: 020 7700 0185
St Columba’s House A Surrey retreat and conference centre offering quiet and peaceful day and residential facilities for work, leisure and spiritual refreshment. offers a range of accommodation from single to twin occupancy and some en-suite facilities.
Location: Woking
Postcode: GU22 8AB MAP Telephone: 01483 766498
Sunflower Retreats Italy Offering yoga, healing treatments, activities and nature excursions in the heart of Italy, located one hour north of Rome, in the beautiful village of Casperia. Holistic therapies, saunas, spas, hot springs and thermal baths available.
Location: Italy
Telephone: 0116 2599422
Surya Lanka Ayurveda Beach Resort Surya Lanka Ayurveda Beach Resort is a 44-room resort located in beautiful Talalla, Sri Lanka specialising in traditional Panchakarma treatments. Guests are given their own individual treatment plan according to needs.
Location: Matara, Sri Lanka
Postcode: 81000 MAP Telephone: +94 11 266 7039
Tara Mahayana Buddhist Centre At the centre there are regular meditation classes, retreats and courses teaching Buddhism, meditation and positive thinking at all levels. Open throughout the year. Situated within 38 acres of lawns and woods at Ashe Hall.
Location: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE65 6HT MAP Telephone: 01283 732338
The Abbey Sutton Courtenay The Abbey in Sutton Courtenay is a peaceful setting for the creative and experiential work of individuals or groups, from yoga retreats to writing workshops, therapy training to ecological education, and team or leadership development.
Location: Abingdon
Postcode: OX14 4AF MAP Telephone: 01235 847401
The Friars An ancient religious house of the Order of Carmelites. Guests can make their own private retreat, booking just their room and meals. Alternatively there is a full programme of retreats throughout the year.
Location: Aylesford
Postcode: ME20 7BX MAP Telephone: 01622 717272
The Kairos Centre Offers an environment of peace and tranquility conducive to spiritual growth and transformation in South West London. The centre exists for the development of the individual & is open to all. Spiritual direction & private retreats available on request.
Location: Roehampton
Postcode: SW15 4JA MAP Telephone: 020 8788 4188
The London Buddhist Centre Weekend and longer retreats are held at the purpose built retreat centre, Vajrasana in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. There are six acres of gardens, a circular meditation room and a newly-finished and spacious lounge. All food is vegetarian.
Location: Suffolk
Telephone: 0845 458 4716
The Mill Retreat Centre 30 acres of stunning grounds 2.5 hrs from London. Take the opportunity to relax, long walks, bird watch. Riverside views, woodland glades, a natural paradise. Sleeps 50, meditation & yoga room, full board with delicious organic cuisine & self catering.
Location: Nr. Aumale, France
Telephone: 0845 310 8063
Worth Abbey The Open Cloister in Sussex invites you to seek God within the peace and companionship of Worth Abbey. With its modern facilities and tranquil environment, it offers retreat and engagement, contemplation and challenge, solitude and companionship.
Location: Crawley
Postcode: RH10 4SB MAP Telephone: 01342 710318
