Wellness Escape with Daily Yoga and Meditation in the Scottish Countryside

This is a small, personal retreat run by Petra Hill, a former luxury-hotel and Michelin-starred-restaurant professional who now devotes herself to hosting. The setting is Arndean Cottages, a steading conversion in the countryside near Dollar, with open fields, sheep, and pheasants right on the doorstep. Guests stay in shared or private rooms in a charming cottage that feels a world away from everyday rush.

The daily program is built around two yoga sessions each day, led by teachers like Neli, who completed her 200-hour and 300-hour Ashtanga trainings in India, and Dayna and Julie, who guests consistently praise for pitching classes to suit all levels. Sessions mix stretching, flow, dynamic poses, and relaxation, and there's room for one-to-one work too. Meditation and pranayama are woven into the mornings and evenings, and there's a 30-minute massage included in the package.

Beyond the structured practice, this retreat is about being looked after. Petra has an open-door approach, is happy to chat one-on-one, and supports anyone who needs to talk. The evenings by the fire are a chance to connect with the group, and guests often leave with new friends as well as a quieter mind. The cottage itself has everything you need—free wifi, parking, a garden, and wheelchair access.

This retreat has been running for several years and has attracted consistently excellent reviews, with particular praise for the teaching, the food, and the care from the hosts. It's the kind of place where people come back, and where guests often recommend it to friends. The location is easy to reach from Glasgow or Edinburgh airports, and the nearby mountains offer good walking if you want to explore.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a shared or private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks throughout the day - Water, tea, coffee served all day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 30-minute massage - Welcome drink - Group excursions/activities - Free parking and wifi - Access to the garden and fire-pit area

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs