Boringdon Hall: A Countryside Retreat
Enjoy yoga, fine dining and luxury living at the five-star Boringdon Hall Hotel in Devon
There is a particular kind of calm that settles in when you arrive at the five-star Boringdon Hall Hotel, near Plymouth in Devon. Here, luxury is about finding moments of balance and tranquillity.
The elegant 16th-century Elizabethan manor house hotel is home to the award winning, adults-only Gaia Spa, a sanctuary for the mind and body. As a guest, enjoy complimentary membership to Gaia Spa, including a timetable of wellbeing and fitness classes, from yoga and Pilates to barre and breathwork.
Within the wellness spaces of Gaia Spa, yoga sessions are an invitation to realign and reset. Practice varied yoga techniques and principles in a yoga class suited to all abilities, or in yoga stretch, try poses that strengthen muscles and increase your range of motion and balance. A vinyasa yoga class features smooth transitions between yoga asanas and dynamic movements, using the breath to help control strength and balance. For stillness, a restorative hatha yoga class promotes relaxation, allowing stress and tension to melt away. This session is a perfect complement to the more dynamic and energetic practices. A practical meditation and breath work class helps to develop a better awareness of your breath to improve mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Whether you choose a slower, soothing class or something more energising, each session is about aligning mind, body and soul, and letting the outside world fall gently away. Flow through gentle movements, reconnect with your breath, and awaken your senses in the tranquil ambiance of the wellness spaces.
After a flowing vinyasa or a deep stretch session, slip into Gaia Spa. Take a dip in the heated pool, then drift between the sauna and steam rooms as muscles soften and the mind clears. The quiet spaces to pause extend the benefits of your yoga practice, supporting recovery, improving circulation, and returning the feeling of being fully present in your body. It is wellness as a whole sequence.
Complete the experience with nourishment that feels as thoughtful as the practice itself. In the Spatisserie, wellness is carried to the table with menus designed to satisfy and restore, with fresh flavours and views across the Devon countryside. Boringdon Hall is also home to the Michelin starred and 4 AA Rosette Àclèaf restaurant, where seasonal menus celebrate the finest produce, promising an unforgettable dining experience.
For those seeking a little pause, Boringdon Hall’s Thursday-night Mini-Retreats are an overnight wellness escape designed for a perfectly balanced blend of movement, deep rest and quiet moments of indulgence, ideal for a midweek reset. The getaway includes one-night accommodation in a serene Wellness Room with early 1pm check in, lunch on arrival in the Spatisserie at Gaia Spa, a programme of wellbeing classes, a three-course evening meal in the Mayflower Brasserie, and breakfast in the morning. Visit the spa, join classes such as yoga and barre, and enjoy a stay that helps you return to yourself.
This year, take some time for you and step away from the noise of daily life. With the perfect balance of historical elegance and modern luxury, Boringdon Hall offers a rounded wellness stay: a place to unwind, relax, and reconnect with your inner calm, where every detail is designed to support your journey.
Visit: boringdonhall.co.uk
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