Well-being in The Cotswolds
Increasingly, we are getting asked where you can go to stay active and experience wellness ‘Cotswolds style’ whilst enjoying a Tucked Away holiday.
A stay in the Cotswolds is usually about slowing down. Taking long walks, relaxing in cosy pubs, and leaning into lazy mornings. But if fitness and wellness are part of your daily rhythm, you don’t need to leave them behind when you’re here. The region has a growing wellness scene, from boutique gyms to reformer Pilates studios and even outdoor saunas with countryside views.
Here are some of the best places to stay active during your stay.
Cotswold Padel Club
Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the UK, and the Cotswold Padel Club is at the heart of it here. Located near Cheltenham, it’s a fun, sociable, and accessible way to stay fit while trying something new. With coaching available and courts to book, it’s a great option for families, couples, or groups of friends.
www.cotswoldpadelclub.co.uk
Daylesford Wellness, Kingham
The Daylesford Wellness Spa and Gym offers state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and a wide range of classes. From yoga and Pilates to high-energy circuit training. It’s part of the Daylesford Organic estate, so you can balance your workout with nourishing organic food from the farm shop and café afterwards.
www.daylesford.com/wellness-spa
Reformer Pilates Studios
For a focused, strengthening workout, several boutique studios in and around the Cotswolds now offer Reformer Pilates. Studios in Cheltenham, Chipping Norton, and Cirencester have small-group classes and one-to-one sessions, helping you keep your core strong and posture aligned. It’s a brilliant way to counterbalance long walks or time spent relaxing in front of the fire at your cottage.
Here's some of our favourites:
www.cotswoldgardenpilates.com (Bourton on the Water)
www.charlottebarnespilates.co.uk (Stow on the Wold)
www.cotswoldspilatesclub.co.uk (Bishops Cleeve)
www.instagram.com/soxuprp/ (Chipping Norton)
Cotswold Sauna
For something completely different, try the Cotswold Sauna experience. Nestled lakeside near South Cerney, it offers a wood-fired sauna followed by cold-water dips. This Scandinavian-inspired ritual is known to boost circulation, aid recovery, and leave you feeling utterly refreshed. It’s the perfect way to mix wellness with a unique Cotswold outdoor adventure.
www.cotswoldsauna.co.uk
Balancing Rest & Energy
One of the joys of a self-catering holiday is finding your own rhythm. Some days are made for long walks and pub lunches; others for workouts and wellness rituals. With all these local options from workouts to padel courts, reformer Pilates, gym classes, and sauna dips, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: indulgence and energy.
In the Cotswolds, wellness isn’t about routine - it’s about balance.
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