Reset and Recharge At Glass House Retreat

Wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Glass House Retreat is located just an hour from Central London, and is the perfect location to reset and recharge. With a variety of fitness classes, delicious plant-based menus and spa & wellness treatments, this detox & wellness retreat is a tranquil escape away from the daily grind.

Located in the picturesque countryside of Essex, England, Glass House Retreat is nestled amidst serene and lush green surroundings. The retreat was designed to provide a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors, offering guests beautiful views of the countryside while enjoying various wellness activities and treatments.

The Facilities

Whether you want to sit by the pool with a book, spend the day at the spa or hit the gym, there’s plenty of options at Glass House Retreat. You’ll find everything from yoga and meditation classes, spa treatments, cooking workshops and saunas.

Heated Pool, Sauna & Steam Room

The heated leisure pool is an ideal place to unwind after a fitness class or gym session, or simply to spend an afternoon relaxing with a good book. There’s also a separate steam room and a Scandinavian style salt block sauna, for detoxing, loosening muscles, and promoting healthier skin.

Outdoor Wellness Dome

Head to the Wellness Dome for daily mindfulness sessions where you can benefit from the healing power of being in the outdoors, in the comfort of a geodesic dome.

Natural Swimming Pond

The perfect place for a refreshing dip in amongst nature, the natural swimming pond is cleaned naturally, without the need for chemicals, so it’s soft on your skin, and kinder for wildlife. We loved starting the morning here for a dose of feel-good endorphins, before warming up in the outdoor sauna and relaxing on the nearby sun beds.

Warming Finnish Sauna

After a cold-water dip in the natural swimming pond, warm up in the naturally-heated Finnish sauna. There’s something so calming about the gentle heat and the warm scent of wood panels.

Fully Loaded Gym

This gym is fully equipped with both weights and cardio machines, offering you a true full body workout. You’ll find everything from treadmills, to larger multi-use fitness equipment, so you can focus on your cardio, core strength, balance, flexibility, or endurance.

Fitness Studio & Holistic Studio

Daily fitness classes are held in both the Fitness Studio and Holistic Studio, which are both full of natural light. Here you’ll find various classes like pilates, aerial yoga and resistance band workouts. The schedule changes daily and there’s always plenty of options, no matter your fitness level.

Spa Facilities

The Glass House spa is purpose built, with twelve treatment rooms. There’s also a Cryotherapy chamber, a ground-breaking treatment that’s become very popular over the years. We tried it out and loved it!

The Rooms

The rooms at Glass House are comfortable and modern, providing a restful and luxurious experience. There’s a selection of herbal teas along with vegan and eco-friendly Anyah Eco Spa products.

The Food

Glass House offers a low-cholesterol plant-based menu, helping balance your nutrition and aid your digestion. The ingredients are seasonal, local, fresh, and delivered daily. The food was delicious and there’s plenty of options to choose from.

Glass House Retreat is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and a break from the stresses of daily life. We’ll definitely be back!

This post is in collaboration with Glasshouse Retreat