Wellness Cottage Holiday's

🏞️ Quest 1: The Fresh Air Challenge

There’s nothing like stepping outside your cottage in the morning and breathing in crisp countryside air. Make it a daily quest to spend at least 30 minutes outdoors—whether it’s sipping coffee in the garden, wandering a woodland trail, or strolling along the coast.

• XP (Wellness Points): +10 for every mindful morning outdoors.

• Bonus Unlock: Try “forest bathing”—a Japanese-inspired practice of slow, mindful walking in nature.

✨ Top Tip: Choose a rural cottage surrounded by woodland or near a nature reserve for built-in opportunities to complete this quest.

🛶 Quest 2: Move Like an Explorer

Wellness isn’t just about slowing down, it’s also about movement. Treat your break as an opportunity to unlock adventure points. Cycle through rolling hills, paddle along a lake, or take a bracing wild swim. Every activity is a new “level up” for your body and mind.

• XP: +20 for trying something new.

• Achievement Badge: “Adventurer” if you tick off three activities during your stay.

✨ Top Tip: Look for cottages near outdoor activity hubs, whether that’s hiking trails in the Peaks, kayaking spots in the Lakes, or coastal paths in Cornwall.

🍲 Quest 3: The Local Feast

Food is part of the fun, so why not make it a quest to cook a nourishing meal using local produce? Pop into a farm shop or village market, discover what’s in season, and get creative in the kitchen.

• XP: +15 for cooking with fresh, local ingredients.

• Achievement Badge: “Master Forager” if you discover a new recipe to bring home.

✨ Top Tip: Many cottages come with spacious kitchens, AGA cookers, or even herb gardens, perfect for turning your culinary quest into a feast.

🛏️ Quest 4: Sleep Sanctuary

One of the most overlooked aspects of wellness is quality rest. Treat sleep as the “final recharge” you need to keep playing your wellness game. Power down your phone, slip into a fluffy duvet, and aim for nine hours of deep, uninterrupted rest.

• XP: +25 for prioritising a full night’s sleep.

• Bonus Unlock: Add journaling or meditation before bed for extra calm.

✨ Top Tip: Cottages in peaceful rural locations, far from traffic and light pollution, are the ultimate sleep sanctuaries.

🌟 Final Boss: The Digital Detox

For the bravest players, here’s the ultimate challenge: go screen-free for a full day. No emails, no notifications, no scrolling, just you, your surroundings, and the people you’re with.

• XP: +50 (the ultimate reward).

• Outcome: A clearer mind, deeper connections, and a refreshed sense of self.

✨ Top Tip: Consider an off-grid cottage with no Wi-Fi, a wood-burning fire, and acres of natural beauty on your doorstep.

🏆 Your Wellness Leaderboard

The best part of this game? You’re not competing with anyone else. Your wellness leaderboard is all about beating yesterday’s version of you. Every quest completed brings you closer to feeling calmer, healthier, and more energised.

So, are you ready to level up your wellbeing? Pack your bags, pick your quests, and book a cottage stay designed to recharge your mind, body, and spirit.

👉 Explore your next wellness adventure at cottages.com

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