Self-Care Stays: Wellness Activities in Kent

If you’re familiar with Deal’s revered foodie scene, you’ll know that The Rose and The Blue Pelican are mainstays on any ‘must-visit’ list. Well, luckily for anyone visiting Kent, the team behind those two endeavours has branched into wellness. Housed within a typically Deal-esque townhouse overlooking the sea, The Pelican Rooms comprises a yoga studio and a calming treatment space, the soothing blue, white and green interior acting as the perfect complement to the sound of the waves below. 

With a menu of dreamy wellness experiences each inspired by the ocean, this sublime sanctuary is run by Kate, a spa professional with 25 years’ experience in the industry. There are also regular workshops, giving you the chance to participate in seasonal, relaxed classes on everything from fermentation to candle-making.

Intrinsic to the Kent coast, Dulcie was born in a Margate kitchen when founder Dom Bridges began to question the connection between the natural world and the beauty industry. His findings? That marine algae (specifically seaweed hand-harvested from Margate’s shoreline) is a game-changer for skin health and hydration. Bringing holistic wellness to the forefront of the beauty industry, today Dulcie is a welcome antidote to the chaos, capitalism and plastic packaging that is all too familiar when it comes to beauty products. Instead, it champions pure skincare and zero plastic. They have a shop in London, but Margate remains the HQ and has a range of holistic wellbeing experiences including seaweed baths, bespoke seasonal treatments and massages specifically designed for mums-to-be.

Another Keepers favourite, Relax Massage is our tried and tested go-to for at-home massages during your stay. Julie is not only adept in massage and facial therapy, but she also hand-makes her own oils, balms, candles and much more. Each product is made using completely natural ingredients and essential oils selected to promote relaxation, sleep and happiness. You can also regularly find her at the various artisan markets throughout the Deal area – stay updated via the button below.  

Sea Scrub Sauna is a sauna and cold plunge collective with venues in Margate, Whitstable, Faversham, Folkestone & Deal. Perfect if you want wellness set against the backdrop of the great outdoors, this wood-fired sauna experience has an elemental feel to it that simply grounds you and connects you to nature – the seafront and rural locations do something special for the soul. They also host a range of wellness events at the saunas, including sound baths, silent sessions, women-only sauna sessions and new moon intention setting.