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The Relais Retreats

Distinctively elegant English waterside escapes in evocative locations within two hours of London.

About The Relais Henley

The Relais Henley is an independently owned four-star boutique hotel in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, set on the banks of the River Thames and part of the award-winning Relais Retreats collection. Blending centuries of heritage with contemporary luxury, it offers an elegant riverside escape just an hour from London, moments from Henley’s boutiques, galleries, cultural attractions and scenic riverside.

The hotel is a destination for luxury weekend breaks, romantic escapes, wellness retreats, weddings, private celebrations and corporate stays. Guests can enjoy seasonal dining at The Clipper Restaurant, cocktails at the Quarterdeck Bar, alfresco moments in The Oasis courtyard marquee, and private or self-drive river cruises departing directly from the hotel steps.

In partnership with Healthium Clinics, The Relais Henley offers spa retreats, wellness packages and expert treatments designed to help guests pause, recharge and reconnect. With flexible event spaces, riverside walking and cycling routes nearby, and easy access to the Chiltern Hills, vineyards and historic market towns, The Relais Henley combines timeless hospitality with one of the UK’s finest waterside settings.

About The Relais Cooden Beach

The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel & Spa is an independently owned four-star beachfront hotel in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, and part of the award-winning Relais Retreats collection. Originally established in 1928, it offers relaxed coastal luxury, warm hospitality and uninterrupted views across the English Channel, less than two hours from London.

Set directly on Cooden Beach, the hotel is a destination for spa breaks, wellness retreats, romantic weekends, family holidays, dog-friendly stays, weddings, private celebrations and corporate escapes. Guests can enjoy stylish accommodation, seasonal dining, a beachfront terrace, indoor spa facilities and a unique Beachfront Spa with a hot tub, sauna, cold plunge and sea-view relaxation area.

Perfectly placed for beach walks, cycling and exploring Hastings, Battle, 1066 Country and the South Downs, The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel & Spa invites guests to pause, reconnect and experience waterside wellbeing on the Sussex coast.