Summer Availability: "COOLCATIONS" 2024
Summer is on its way and the temperature is, at last, heating up. From rolling hills to refreshing lakesides, for those seeking cooler climes here are our top picks for summer 2024 where there’s still availability.
Scottish Highlands – Perfect for groups of friends or a family reunion, Alladale Lodge at Alladale Wilderness Reserve still has availability from the 17th - 28th August. This elegantly restored Victorian lodge, set on 23,000 acres, overlooks ancient native birchwood and Caledonian pine forests and offers a great base to participate in the reserve's rewilding and conservation projects.
From £330pp based on 14 people sharing, 7 nights, all food & drink and some activities included.
Yorkshire Dales – Set across 3,000 acres of the Yorkshire Dales, Broughton Sanctuary still has availability in the main Hall and across its 19 self-catering cottages this August. Reconnect to your inner and outer nature by participating in one of the most transformational rewilding projects in the country and book a wellbeing class at the UK's leading retreat centre, Avalon.
From £480 for 3 nights in the Ivy Cottage or £27,000 (+vat) for exclusive use of Broughton Hall.
Swiss Alps – Head for the hills and enjoy crisp mountain air and the luxurious environs of The Alpina Gstaad. Try sustainably-sourced cuisine, the inspiring summer creative workshops series with international artists, and biohacking treatments in the Six Senses Spa. Rooms are booking up fast but there’s still some availability from 16th August through to early September.
Rates start at CHF 1100 for a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast.
Nordic Scene – Head to Oslo for restorative nature, fjords and forests aplenty. 20-mins from the centre The Well Spa & Hotel is the ideal place to retreat to. Enjoy the summer beach club atmosphere and a DJ every Saturday by the outdoor pool. Superlative treatments, an impressive range of facilities (including cold plunge pools and saunas), plus excellent food.
From £258 per night, based on two sharing with breakfast and spa access.
Lakeside Austrian Cooler – Set on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wörthersee, there’s no cooler spot to rejuvenate than at The Original Mayr. The new highly personalised ‘Mayr Med’ programmes offer comprehensive, holistic health care with a choice of in-depth medical diagnostics or a more intense detox and relaxation programme, perfect for a summer reset.
7-night stay including room and programme from £3,698pp for a single room.
If you'd still rather turn up the heat, then maybe head to Greece! Choose between the adults-only destination spa, Euphoria Retreat in the Peloponnese, with rooms still available throughout July and August, from 489 Euros per night, based on two sharing.
Take advantage of a 15% discount summer offer for bookings until 18 August for a 3-night stay with breakfast.
Or, if you have the family in tow, the popular Cretan resort of Daios Cove has space throughout July and August, including in its brand-new Collection Suites.
Rooms from 619 Euros per night, based on two sharing on half board.
Note: Availability and prices were valid at time of press release distribution.
