The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

The garden at Greenhouse Spa Retreat was planted over 30 years ago and now envelopes an idyllic glampsite purpose-built to leave guests relaxed and well-rested. A fully-equipped cabin for six and pods for two are sheltered among the trees, next to an on-site spa with rejuvenating treatments. Book in a massage or facial, sweat out your stress in the sauna, before retiring to your patio with a view.

Glamping pods, Juniper, Redwood, and Wollemia, are each named after the tree specimen they sit next to, their doors opening out to the garden and its diverse collection of vivid flora – brush through the foxgloves, admire the wisteria, and smell the scented white roses. Hosts Dan and Victoria call it a “Cornish jungle” with good reason. Meanwhile, the Maple cabin looks out onto an open field, a vista you can admire while keeping cosy indoors thanks to the log stove. 

The cabin and pods all have their own creature comforts; the cabin has a private bathroom with an elegant slipper bath, kingsize and sofa beds, and a kitchen with all your necessities, while the pods also boast a kingsize bed along with a gas stove for cooking outside, a firepit, and a little indoor dining table for two. The pods' shared washroom boasts a stylish shower and, in-keeping with the eco-friendly theme throughout, rain water is used to flush the toilet.

The spa uses vegan beauty products in its treatments, so whether you’re receiving a head massage or a manicure, you know that the products have been responsibly sourced. You can also book in a private session in the barrel-shaped sauna, or take the site’s membership cards to the nearby China Fleet Country Club where you’ll find a hot tub, swimming pool, fitness suite, and more. For more days out, Greenhouse Spa Retreat borders the scenic Tamar Valley, sprawling Dartmoor National Park is nearby, and the bustling port city of Plymouth is only a 20-minute drive away.