Bryn Tanat Wellness Spa

You’ve de-stressed in pampered privacy at the Bryn Tanat Wellness Spa. Now it’s time to reach your fitness goals, and Bryn Tanat has just the thing to help you workout in style.

After a short induction, you’re free to jog, lift and stretch to your heart’s content at Bryn Tanat’s state-of-the-art fitness suite. With Technogym cardio machines, Life Fitness resistance machines, plus weights, swiss balls and mats, everything’s on-hand for a total body workout.

But while the gym is well-stocked, the emphasis here is on natural, holistic wellness and that means getting outside. Reconnecting with nature feels easy thanks to activities like wild swimming, den-building in the woods and strolls around the lush grounds.

Feeling more energetic? Lace up your walking boots and take a hike - there are natural wonders on Bryn Tanat’s doorstep just waiting to be explored, from ancient woodlands to rugged hills.

Enjoy a game of boules or croquet, or perfect your serve at the refurbished outdoor tennis court. Surrounded by Scots Pine trees and located near to the lodges, you can enjoy a game of doubles or just a friendly knock-about.

Feeling peckish? The accommodation at Bryn Tanat may be described as self-catering, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be doing any cooking - unless you want to, of course!

Bryn Tanat is foodie heaven thanks to the culinary skills of its award-winning in-house chef, Beth Patrick. Her aim? To help you experience all the fabulous edible treats that Wales is famous for. 

Home-cooked meals and deliciously indulgent sharing boxes are delivered to the door of your eco cabin or lodge, so you never have to lift a finger - or leave behind the comfort of your log burner, sun deck or hot tub.

Breakfast comes in a grazing box that includes pastries, fresh fruit and granola, while the lunch box groans with sliced meats and cheeses, dips, homemade chutney and falafel. It’s all beautifully presented and ideal for relaxed spa brunches enjoyed in the comfort of your snuggly robe.

There’s an afternoon tea graze box with delicate finger sandwiches, home-made scones and jam and cakes, while the dinner menu changes with the season. If you’re in the mood for a celebration, there are fine dining, dinner party and supper party menus to choose from, too. 

And because you enjoy these delicious delights in the privacy of your luxury accommodation, you can finish and serve them at your own pace.

No, there’s no swimming pool but that doesn’t mean you won’t be spending your day relaxing in warm water! The private spa suite at the wellness retreat has a huge hydrotherapy pool, and both the lodges and the eco cabin have their own private hot tubs. You never have to share! And, if you’re brave enough, you can even go wild swimming!

Bryn Tanat is set within 15 acres of gardens on the mid Wales border with Shropshire. It’s near to both Oswestry (which is actually in England) and Welshpool, and is within an hour’s drive from Shrewsbury and Chester. 

There are some great places to visit nearby. One of the seven wonders of Wales lies near Oswestry – the enchanting Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall.

There is, and it's super luxurious. Forget stuffy hotel rooms because at Bryn Tanat you’ll stay in either your own eco pod or stylish lodge set within the grounds - and each has its own hot tub and sun terrace. (The beautiful 17th century house here sleeps 28, but it’s more for large group holidays as families and friends can book the entire house).

The accommodation is described as self-catered as the kitchens are fully equipped with all mod-cons, but you don’t have to lift a finger unless you want to! Dinner, brunch, lunch and even afternoon tea, can be prepared by the in-house chef and delivered to your front door to be eaten whenever you want.

Two beautifully bespoke lodges sleep up to eight guests each, in four superking or twin en-suite bedrooms. Take a walk on the wild side at the Kowloon Park lodge - it takes its style inspiration from the exotic wildlife of the Hong Kong peninsula. Or choose the Pinelands lodge, themed on the Ardmore Ceramics Studio founded in 1985 by Zimbabwean-born ceramic artist, Fee Halsted.

Offering gorgeous countryside views, the Mercury Eco Cabin sleeps up to five guests, with a master bedroom with a double bed and a further bedroom with bunk beds.

The time you’ll check in and check out at Bryn Tanat will vary depending on your package. Generally though, if you’re here on an overnight break, check-in is at 1pm and check-out at 10.30am, but do please check your booking before arrival. 

Striving to make mindful choices about your travel? You’ll be pleased to hear that Bryn Tanat’s eco-credentials are second to none. Bryn Tanat uses ground source, biomass and solar energy, while guests enjoy water to wash and drink from its natural well. 

If sustainability is important to you, stay in the Mercury Eco Cabin. Combining contemporary luxury with green living, it is constructed from sustainable ThermoWood and is full of eco-friendly touches, from the toiletries to the furnishings.

While families are welcome in the accommodation at Bryn Tanat, the Wellness Spa is adults-only. You have to be over 16 to enter the spa suite or get a treatment. 

Sorry, you’ll have to leave the furry family member at home this time. No dogs allowed.

No, there’s no golf club at Bryn Tanat, but jump in the car and in just 12 minutes you could be teeing off at the Llanymynech Golf Course. This course’s claim to fame is that you can play a round of golf in two separate countries - tee off in Wales, putt out in England, before coming back to Wales again at the 7th hole.