Best Nature Retreats for Wellness

Spending time in nature is increasingly seen as a powerful way to reset, with studies showing benefits for everything from stress levels to sleep. From forest bathing to mountain air, stepping away from daily life and into natural surroundings can have a real impact on how you feel.

Wellness holidays in nature offer the perfect escape – combining peaceful landscapes with restorative treatments and time to properly switch off. Whether it’s forests in the Algarve, vineyards in Italy or the foothills of the Himalayas, there’s something to suit every style of escape. Here are our top picks for the best retreats in nature.

Santani Wellness Resort, Sri Lanka

Around an hour’s drive from Kandy, Santani Wellness Resort & Spa lies within the former Aratenna Tea Estate. Surrounded by 48 acres of greenery and mountain views, it's a retreat completely immersed in nature.

The retreat is designed to work in harmony with its surroundings, so encounters with local wildlife are part of the experience. It’s also well suited to those looking for a digital detox, with Wi-Fi limited to the media room and unavailable in the main shared spaces.

COMO Castello Del Nero, Italy

Hidden among the rolling hills of Tuscany, COMO Castello Del Nero is a luxurious hotel set within a restored 12th-century castle and surrounded by 750 acres of countryside. You can explore the surrounding region with wine tastings, or simply unwind by the outdoor heated pool while taking in the views. It’s an easy choice for a romantic escape or a peaceful break to switch off and reset.

Ananda in the Himalayas, India

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Ananda in the Himalayas is a peaceful wellness retreat surrounded by forest and mountains. It's within a 100-acre Maharaja’s Palace estate, and overlooks Rishikesh (birthplace of yoga) and the Ganges River.

It’s a beautiful setting to reset both mind and body, with plenty of opportunities to stay active, too. Guided hikes through the surrounding hills are a highlight, and for something more adventurous, white water rafting on the Ganges is well worth trying.

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