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January brings with it the promise of new starts and resolutions, so if you’ ve vowed to carve more time out for yourself in 2026, wellness is a great place to start. We’ re not talking gym memberships and protein shakes here- this is about giving your mind and body a reset, while surrounded by the stunning Kentish landscape.
So, whether you’ re after a spa day in one of the county’ s most luxurious hotels or an off-grid forest stay, these retreats and hidden gems are ones you’ ll want on your radar this year. If you’ re investing in yourself, let us be your guide as you discover these amazing spaces, perfect for both relaxation and reflection.
Kingdom, Penshurst thiskingdom. co. uk
Reconnect with friends and nature at The Hot Box Company’ s wild spa, nestled in the ancient woodlands of Penshurst. Immerse yourself in nature while experiencing the wood-fired sauna and hot tub, and the rejuvenating cold plunge pool. If a relaxing reset is what you’ re after, then a forest spa experience could be just what you need. Fancy turning up the heat? The Hot Box Company also has a walled garden sauna in Hildenborough’ s Walled Garden Wellness Centre. Set in calming surroundings, this is a great space to spend time out and reconnect with loved ones, with yourself and with nature.
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The Knockholt Retreat, Knockholt theknockholtretreat. com
If switching off and going off-grid appeals to you, then The Knockholt Retreat could be your perfect escape. Stay in a luxury bell tent, cosy up by an open fire and relax in a wood-fired sauna. There’ s also stargazing, outdoor yoga and wildlife walks … what more could you need? This gorgeous spot is great for couples, families, groups and solo trips, too, so if you’ re after a place to unwind and switch off, this is the retreat for you.
CABÜ by the Sea, New Romney holidays. cabu. co. uk / cabu-by-the-sea
The ocean is always a calming presence, and one way to make it even more calming is by adding in a stay in a luxury cabin with access to the beach. CABÜ by the Sea lies on a natural stretch of privately owned grassland next to the seafront between Romney Marsh and the English Channel. With an outdoor pool( open March to October), a nature spa, hot tubs and a sauna, a stay here will leave you feeling relaxed and ready to embrace the chaos of everyday life.
THE KNOCKHOLT RETREAT
The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells spahotel. co. uk
The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells’ Spa has undergone a huge renovation, so now a stay there is even more special. Set within 14 acres of beautiful grounds, SpaSpa is the perfect place to unwind and recharge. There’ s a heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room, plus a whole host of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments to choose from. You can visit for just the day, but if you’ re looking to truly get away from it all, check into one of The Spa Hotel’ s luxurious bedrooms and enjoy a truly indulgent break away.
THE SPA HOTEL
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