Luxury wilderness retreats

By wilderness retreats, we mean luxuriously remote homes where you can recharge, fully immersed in unspoilt nature – including National Landscapes and International Dark Sky Reserves. These are private, self-catering homes rather than overly structured group retreats, allowing you to set your own pace and craft an itinerary in tune with Mother Nature – many are also dog-friendly. Days might start with long woodland or coastal walks before oscillating between the hot tub and sauna with no other soul in sight. These wilderness cottages celebrate the great outdoors just as much as the great indoors – think swimming pools, yoga decks and pizza ovens surrounded by soul-stirring natural scenery, as well as cinema barns, wood-burning fires and restorative spa areas.

For a romantic getaway, there’s a frontier-style woodland cabin with a hot tub on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, which, although remote, is within walking distance of a village with a historic pub. Families might choose an off-grid, eco-conscious home tucked within the secluded peaks of Wales’ Cambrian Mountains, complete with a biodiverse garden surrounded by protected National Trust land. For those craving a truly immersive wilderness experience, we’ve partnered with survival specialists RVIVAL to create bespoke stays at your chosen home. Bridging the gap between luxury and back-to-nature philosophies, these experiences invite you to reconnect in meaningful ways guided by wellness gurus, wild cooking connoisseurs and even SAS operators.