A Purposeful Summer of Discovery at Broughton Sanctuary: New Holiday Homes, Rewilding Adventures & Wellbeing
This summer, Yorkshire’s Broughton Sanctuary unveils a fresh invitation for guests to reconnect with nature, others, and themselves. From the debut of three new self-catering properties to cool-climate activities like forest bathing and wild swimming, Broughton’s latest offerings tap into the rising demand for purpose-driven escapes just in time for the UK’s peak staycation season. Families, couples and solo travellers alike can explore the new 30km Odyssey Trail or find rest and renewal through the curated Wellbeing Bundle.
Located across 1,030 hectares in the Dales, Broughton Sanctuary encompasses the original Broughton Hall, 23 self-catering accommodations, an ambitious rewilding project in partnership with the White Rose Forest, and the UK’s leading wellbeing centre Avalon Wellbeing. Recognised as the UK’s first ‘Healing Hotel of the World,’ and spotlighted in the National Geographic Traveller Cool List 2024, this pioneering Sanctuary is one of Britain’s most inspiring destinations.
From Historic Hall to Off-Grid Hideaways
From multi-generational holidays and solo breaks to family celebrations, there are accommodations to suit every group size and travel style, aligning with the growing demand for staycations and ‘coolcation’ escapes. Launching this August are three new properties including Oxenclose (3 Bedrooms / 6 Beds), Barnhouse (7 Bedrooms / 14 Beds), and Pasture House (6 Bedrooms / 12 Beds), further expanding the Sanctuary’s collection of unique stays.
Large groups can enjoy exclusive use of the grand Broughton Hall, a Grade I listed 16th-century home and film location, or choose from the range of distinctive self-catering properties. Highlights include Yellison, located near the wild swimming reservoir; The Farmhouse, a modern conversion powered by a ground source system that saves 13 tonnes of carbon per year; The Manse, formerly the estate’s Priest House; and Eden, a characterful party house with space for a marquee. Couples and solo travellers can retreat to one- and two-bedroom stays such as Low Lodge, ideally placed for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, the Grade II listed Middle Lodge beside the Hall, or the romantic Ivy Cottage.
Regenerative Summer Exploration on the Odyssey Trail
Offering environmental education and outdoor adventure, the 30km self-guided Odyssey Trail invites adults and children to explore rewilded landscapes and storytelling zones across five interconnected loops. Designed to ignite curiosity and inspire movement, the Trail takes in key sites and milestones linked to Broughton’s pioneering restoration project, including a flourishing woodland and the newly-introduced Beavers, Iron Age Pigs, and Riggit Galloway Cattle.
Rebalance with the Wellbeing Bundle at Avalon Wellbeing
For guests looking to complement their stay with healing and inner transformation, the Wellbeing Bundle (£70pp) introduces Broughton Sanctuary's broader wellness programme and holistic philosophy of reconnecting with one's inner and outer natures. Guests can wild swim overlooking the Yorkshire Dales, unwind in the secluded Woodland Sauna, and access the Avalon Pool Suite. The bundle also includes a choice of transformative treatments from Somadome meditation pods to Crystal Light Therapy and access to yoga classes.
Stays at Broughton Sanctuary start from £230 per night in the one-bedroom Ivy Cottage.
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* The Avalon Pool Suite features a biophilic-designed thermal spa suite with a 20m indoor pool, hydromassage pool, sauna and steam room, and personal training studio.
About Broughton Sanctuary and Avalon Wellbeing
Broughton Sanctuary, in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, is the only accredited Healing Hotel in the United Kingdom. This accolade celebrates Broughton Sanctuary’s dedication to the healing power of wild wellbeing through activities and retreats, innovative rewilding initiatives, and sustainability. National Geographic Traveller has also recognised this dedication, naming it one of the world’s thirty coolest places to visit in 2024. Additionally, Broughton Sanctuary has been commended as "one to watch" in the Rest of the World Responsible Tourism Awards.
Broughton Sanctuary offers 98 Bedrooms and 171 Beds for guests on retreats, ranging from the luxurious 16th Century ‘Broughton Hall’ itself (the location for numerous acclaimed films and TV serials) to an off-grid ‘Hermit Hut’ and cosy ‘Sanctuary Homes’. Home to one of the UK’s leading nature recovery projects with over 320,000 trees planted to date, outdoor immersive activities include wild swimming, woodland saunas, forest bathing, ice bathing, sweat lodges, fire temple ceremonies, meditation labyrinths, moon baths and woodland dining in the Cosmic Garden. A walled garden bistro, ‘Utopia’ also serves plant-based delights, and in-house chefs in the historic house can create to any requirement.
Nestled within the sanctuary, the newer Avalon Wellbeing was conceived as the beating wellbeing heart by visionary owners Roger Tempest and his partner Paris Ackrill. As well as a swimming pool, sauna, steam room (hydromassage pool), state-of-the art studio spaces, personal training studios, crystal light bed and Somadome meditation pod, Avalon acts as the central hub for residential retreats. Daily yoga and meditation sessions are available as well as events, workshops and an outstanding team of experienced therapists and healers. Experience everything from Acupuncture, Ayurvedic Treatments and Psychotherapy to Herbal Medicine, Trauma Release, Floatation Chambers, varying forms of bodywork and Sound Baths.
Together Broughton and Avalon have forged a reputation as the most progressive and forward-thinking outposts for intelligent wellbeing in the UK.