With its combination of rolling hills and lapping waves, it’s no wonder that Sussex is home to an impressive range of spas and wellness retreats.
Whether you’re looking for a countryside sanctuary, coastal spa, creative retreat, or an eco-friendly getaway, there’s no shortage of options in our county.
Read on to discover five of the most peaceful spas and retreats in Sussex.
1. Ockenden Manor, Cuckfield
Ockenden Manor is a hotel and spa, set within an Elizabethan manor house in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.
The spa is in the middle of nine acres of grounds and is designed as a peaceful respite in a quiet, remote location surrounded by nature.
There is both an indoor and an outdoor heated swimming pool. In addition to regular spa facilities, unique offerings include an isopod flotation tank, where you can float in saltwater for complete relaxation, and a walk-through rainforest shower that uses water from the manor’s natural underground spring.
The spa offers both single visits and wellness retreats, and is suitable for both short trips and longer stays. You can also enjoy nail treatments, yoga and meditation classes, and healthy refreshments in the spa lounge.
You can find Ockenden Manor on Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield.
2. Field Trip Spa, Brighton
Located in the middle of Brighton, Field Trip Spa is designed to be an oasis that provides a sanctuary from the noise of the city. The entrance is surrounded by wild gardens and the interior of the building uses natural materials to create a cave-like atmosphere.
The treatments are personalised based on your unique needs, and the therapists will tailor massages and facials using organic, vegan, and sustainably sourced oils and essences.
The spa offers a range of experiences and treatments known as “rituals” that combine treatments for maximum benefit.
A standout experience is the copper bath ritual for two, which offers a bespoke massage and relaxing facial, followed by a warm dip in the copper bath with a glass of English fizz.
You can find Field Trip Spa on Kings Road, Brighton.
3. The Relais Cooden Beach, Bexhill-on-Sea
The Relais Retreat Spa at Cooden Beach is a seaside retreat on the East Sussex coast with stunning panoramic views.
The Relais combines spa treatments, wellness facilities, and a quick route to the beach, and is designed for both short spa days and longer stays.
While there, you can enjoy a variety of facilities, including a vitality pool, infrared sauna, aroma steam room, heated loungers, and foot spas. There is also a relaxation lounge, spa café, gym, and multiple treatment rooms.
The spa’s unique feature is a beachfront thermal retreat featuring sauna, hot tub, and cold bath.
You can find the Relais on Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea.
4. Brooklands Barn Retreat, Arundel
Brooklands Barn Retreat takes a more creative and community-focused approach to wellbeing.
It offers peaceful, self-catering accommodation, ideal for groups of friends, families, colleagues, or yoga and wellness communities.
The Barn has a pool, sauna, treatment room, and yoga facilities, but the main feature is the Brooklands Art Studio, which is a dedicated space for workshops, exhibitions, and creative classes. There are also numerous woodland walks you can explore directly from the property.
They host a variety of retreats throughout the year, ranging from meditation and yoga to creative arts and wine tasting.
You can find Brooklands Barn on Priory Lane, Arundel.
5. The Wild Space, Newhaven
The Wild Space offers rural, nature-led retreats, designed around simplicity and eco-conscious living. Set in a natural landscape, it combines wellness with outdoor immersion and community-focused experiences.
During your stay, you can enjoy outdoor dining by the campfire, surrounded by meadows and a flowing brook, with seasonal food and herbal teas prepared using locally foraged ingredients.
Activities include yoga and meditation in a light-filled dome with a wood-burning stove for cooler days or on an outdoor platform immersed in nature when it’s sunnier. The retreat also has a wood-fired sauna set in the forest, combined with a cold plunge bath and a cold-water bucket.
They run a host of classes and workshops, ranging from pottery to equinox celebrations and bereavement support groups.
Sustainability is key to their practice, and the location is off-grid and mindfully set up to be in harmony with the natural environment.
The Wild Space is a few minutes from Newhaven and less than 10 minutes from Lewes. The exact location will be shared once you make a booking.
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