The best company retreat venues in the UK
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This is our pick of the 15 very best company retreat venues in the UK ⬇️
Hire your own magical private island 1 hour from London
An idyllic island on the Blackwater Estuary, only around one hour's drive from London. Switch off from city life as you wander together along 5 miles of private beaches, rarely bumping into another soul 🏖
Old millhouse with cottages in the picture-perfect Devon countryside
Connect with nature in this multi-functional converted 19th-century millhouse 🌱 Set in 8 acres of secluded grounds in the Culm Valley in Mid Devon, teams can spread out across the secluded gardens for woodland immersions and workations, sleeping in cottages to the sound of the forest.
Retreat centre, nature reserve and luxury eco farm stay in rural Somerset surrounded by forests
Immerse your team in a private 173-acre estate, comprising of magical nature, ancient woodland, ornamental gardens and a stunning 7-acre lake. Enjoy a wide range of nature-based and team-focused activities that create connection with each other and oneself.
Peaceful, rural farmhouse in Kent only 40 minutes from London
Built in 1870, this rural farmhouse is an educational space, retreat centre, and gathering place for teams 🌱 Sleeping arrangements consist of: The Granary House with 3 twin bedrooms, The Shepherd's Barn with 2 twin bedrooms, an airstream caravan with 1 double bed, The River Hut with 1 double bed, plus the option of adding 15 bell tents for a festival-style experience.
Beautifully designed farm conversion in historic Wiltshire, less than 2 hours from London
Six traditional stables turned self-catering lodges form a courtyard perfect for group gatherings. Accommodation, events and fresh-from-the-farm produce in the heart of historic Wiltshire.
Organise your own festival at this luxury glamping spot in the woods
Create your own company festival at this unique, rural location in the Essex countryside 🎪 Treat your team to nights under the stars in a tipi or yurt, mouth-watering eats from food trucks, accompanied by an acoustic guitarist around the fire, outdoor saunas and wood-fired hot tubs.
Organise a nature-filled glamping festival at this magical Welsh castle
Create a luxury festival experience for your company at this wild location in North Wales. The historical, nature-filled estate is home to a workshop school, a farm shop, bakery and deli, a pub, a nature trail, and a medieval castle 🏰
Glamping lodges, wigwams and shepherds huts on this rural Somerset farm
Located in an idyllic valley in Somerset, this glamping venue invites your team to step away from the chaos of city life, and focus on building relationships in nature 🌱 The site is made up of 26 lodges, wigwams, and shepherd huts, plus 4 bell tents.
Idyllic country house with private pool, hot tub and tennis court
This 32-acre estate lies within rural East Sussex, provides your team a sense of escapism from the outside world 🌳 The country house draws its architectural inspiration from the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, and offers a heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court and games room.
Mystical Welsh castle in nature-filled estate with an outdoor lake
This historical, nature-filled estate is home to a workshop school, a farm shop, bakery and deli, a pub, a nature trail, and a medieval castle 🏰 On site, groups can partake in activities such as wild swimming, open-fire cooking classes, foraging expeditions and abseiling as well as being the perfect spot for beautiful hikes.
Rural Hertfordshire manor house only 1 hour from London
Stay in this stylish country escape nestled in 1200 acres of countryside 🌱 This rural retreat venue is perfect for relaxing, de-stressing, socialising and connecting.
Georgian country house with 100 acres of parkland 40 mins from London – featured in The Crown and Downton Abbey
Set in a secluded and beautiful 100-acre estate, yet conveniently close to London and Heathrow, this venue is the perfect setting for team building. Sitting on the border of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, this manor house offers breathtaking views of the Thames Valley and surrounding villages.
Design-led luxury cabins and cottages in the great Scottish outdoors
Cabins, cottages, wood-fired hot tubs, and an incredible outdoor centre all lie within a 15,000 acre private estate 🌳 Enjoy unique team-building experiences such as cold water dips in the river, whisky tasting sessions, bushcraft skill workshops, archery, flower arranging, fishing, outdoor art classes, and many more.
Luxury Grade II listed mansion in beautiful Dorset
Take your team to his luxury Grade II listed Palladian mansion in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Nestled in the picturesque village of Cranborne, East Dorset, this venue is within easy reach of historic Salisbury and Stonehenge, the Jurassic Coast and the New Forest.
Scottish castle for group getaways to embrace the wild outdoors
Edwardian castle and lodges with meeting rooms and a movie theatre, set against the rugged cliffs and pastures of the Scottish countryside 🏴 With 2000 acres of wild surroundings, teams can revel in country pursuits like archery, falconry, fishing, kayaking, zorb ball, golf, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, and foraging.
What is a company retreat?
A company retreat is an event where individual teams or an entire company gather with a focus on getting to know each other, forming new friendships, and breaking the daily routine. Sometimes there will be workshops and presentations, sometimes there won’t.
Company retreats are the perfect antidote to team issues such as poor communication, quiet-quitting and silo working.
At Basejam, we believe nature is the perfect setting for a company retreat. It gets people out of their comfort zone, and interrupts the same mental loops that can appear when working from home or at an office.
All of our venues are selected for company retreats, and we only list the best. We don’t list boring hotels.
How to choose a company retreat venue – what to look for
Location, location, location
The location you choose impacts everything from weather to activities to cost, so it’s a big one to consider.
Begin by thinking carefully about your goals for the retreat - does your team need a total refresh in the countryside, a big dose of vitamin D, or to get their heads down without distractions? Writing a list of concrete aims can help narrow down your options for the ideal retreat location.
On a practical note, make sure the location is convenient for all attendees - especially if you follow a hybrid working setup and your team is dispersed across different regions. An accessible location not too far from major cities or transportation hubs will make it easier for everyone to attend, and set the retreat off on the right foot.
Facilities
There are a few retreat-specific facilities that are essential to have when holding a successful company retreat. Ultimately you should look for venues that enable, rather than prohibit, the setup for your activities.
Some obvious examples of key facilities are breakout rooms, strong WiFi, event spaces and comfortable private bedrooms, but can also include things like coworking spaces, vegan catering options, presenting screens, and many more.
Budget
When it comes to company retreats, less can often be more. Here at Basejam, we reckon connection to nature should be at the top of your priorities list. As luck will have it, the benefits of the outdoors are completely free.
Basejam offers a curated selection of affordable company retreat venues without sacrificing quality or experience. You can explore venues that offer competitive pricing and unique facilities, ensuring you stay within your budget without compromising on the overall experience.
Need more help choosing a venue? See our full guide to choosing a company retreat venue.
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