Hunkerdown™ Wellness Breaks
Shaped by the Scottish landscape and its elemental rhythms, here in the East Neuk the pace changes.
Sea air softens the edges, firelight gathers us in, and the days unfold gently. Find yourself on an elemental reset with results that will linger long after you leave.
Come for a rest, leave with the rest of your life ahead of you.
A summertime bird's eye view of Hammer Inn and the surrounding countryside, with views out to the Firth of Forth
HUNKER: Old Scots meaning to "crouch or squat low" | HUNKER DOWN: to "take shelter in a storm" or to "get to work"
A Hunkerdown™ wellness break is a time to reset the senses, warm the spirit, and remember that the restoration of your health and wellbeing is not a luxury, but the way home to yourself.
Under big skies and by a restless sea, gather to reset in rhythm with the elements of earth, air, fire, and water to rediscover a playful engagement with nature, seeking mindfulness, connection and relaxation.
Step away from the rush and settle into a slower rhythm where you’ll move with the elements - sea air, firelight, good food and thoughtful company - in a wellness break designed to restore body and spirit.
2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at Hammer Inn
Welcome tea or fizz
Sauna and wild swim session
Walking tour of Crail
Massage therapy and breathwork
Exploration of Cambo Estate
Healthspan workshop - optimise your health and wellness for life
All materials and linens (including swim towels)
£595 for one person in one room
£475 per person, when two are sharing a room (£950 total)
Pricing indicative; final rates will be confirmed pre booking.
The Hunkerdown™ is designed for midlife women who want to get serious about their health and wellbeing, but also be inspired and have fun at the same time.
This is for you if you:
want to learn about your healthspan and how to futureproof it
want to make changes but don't know where to start
want to understand how ageing affects your body and what you can do to protect it
want a mini-adventure that lets you explore new ideas that could just change everything...
want something more impactful than a spa-style yoga retreat that changes nothing. (This definitely ain't that!)
want to reset, but not retreat.
Available in March, April and May 2026.
The Hunkerdown™ is based near Crail in the East Neuk of Fife. We are about 90 minutes from Edinburgh and just under 2 hours from Glasgow.
Because escapes and retreats are not the answer to the challenges of ageing. This is not a retreat from the pressures of life, it's looking them straight in the eye and tackling them head-on with science-backed ways of improving your health trajectory.
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Choose Dusk for the extra large space and an en suite bathroom
Dusk is themed in calming shades of blues and beige. It is an extra-large room with windows to the front garden and, at the back, over farm fields. A Super-king bed can be made up as two singles if you prefer. There's an en-suite bathroom with full bath and an over-bath shower, and you'll find fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers all provided.
Dusk Bedroom set up as a Super King
Dusk Bathroom
Dusk set up as two single beds
A super king room with a separate, private bathroom
Dawn is a large room decorated with cosy shades of pink and green. It has uninterrupted countryside views and a super-comfy super king bed that can be made up as two singles, if you wish to share. There is a separate, private bathroom (including a full bath and powerful over-bath shower) with fluffy towels and bathrobes and slippers are also provided.
Dawn Bedroom set up as a Super King
Dawn Bathroom
Dawn
Here’s a quick summary of the essentials.
Full Terms & Conditions apply.
Booking & Payments
Your place is confirmed once we receive your non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 4 weeks before your wellness break.
Cancellations
If you cancel early, we’ll retain your deposit but refund any balance. Closer to the date, refunds depend on us filling your place — so travel insurance is a good idea.
If We Need to Cancel
You’ll be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another date. We can’t cover additional costs like travel.
Health & Participation
You’re responsible for your own health and wellbeing during the Hunkerdown™. Please let us know of any medical or dietary needs in advance.
Respectful Space
The Hunkerdown™ is designed to be a welcoming, inclusive environment. We expect all guests to uphold that spirit.
Actionable wellness, delivered fortnightly