Relax and unwind with our guide to the best UK spa hotels and pampering packages, from a celebrity-favourite Cheshire estate to a coastal country house in Cornwall
There's no better way to completely unwind than by spending a day or two at one of the UK's best spa hotels.
The spa is spread out over two floors and has additional seating outside, so you really do have your own space to relax and unwind – there is nothing worse than a jam-packed spa with no spare loungers. If you’re after a bit more of an adventure, we climbed the Cat Bells trail, a strenuous 7km walk up fells and along the lake. Afterwards we rewarded ourselves with lunch at The Lingholm Kitchen in Keswick, which has a beautiful walled garden and serves fresh delicious food.
Outside there’s decking, loungers and a sunken hot tub overlooking a plunge pond and, beyond that, a field of friendly alpacas. It’s the ultimate sanctuary.As no spa experience would be complete without some hands-on pampering, Jetty Spa treatments can be arranged for in your suite. Following a rather vigorous pummelling from the massage chair the previous day, we opted for soothing full body aromatherapy massages , designed to be soothing rather than strenuous.
To eat, there’s the hotel’s Stove Restaurant, a spacious yet cosy space with something for everyone. But the staff aren’t shy to suggest other local eateries, from nearby traditional pubs such as Wainwright’s and The Old Dungeon Ghyll to options further afield. They can even whizz you over in the hotel branded Land Rover if enthusiastically sampling the local ales is on the cards.The spa at Brimstone is pretty special too, going well beyond the usual sauna/steam room/jacuzzi trio of facilities.
* A night at Brimstone Hotel & Spa costs from £416.50 including breakfast, Reading Room treats, spa access and outdoor kit hire.The award-winning Headland Hotel is a great place to stay if you want to escape your usual surroundings in favour of the Great British coast. The hotel sits atop, you guessed it, a headland in Newquay and overlooks the sea, so you’ll enjoy stunning views of the ocean while you eat your breakfast or sip a cocktail on the terrace.
There's also plenty to do nearby, with a 30-hole golf course right next door and pretty Fistral Beach is just a stone’s throw from the hotel. If you're the adventurous type, Newquay is famous for its surfing – with many still taking to the sea with the hotel's Surf Sanctuary school despite the chilly winter temperatures.
Remember what we said about the best of both worlds? The al fresco baths are wonderful, the best of inside and out: you take a brisk walk outside in your costume to be rewarded by a ferociously bubbling hot jacuzzi and a leisurely contemplation of the view.While my treatment-averse partner relaxed with a book in an area of subdued lighting, I headed for the massage table. Once there, I was given a thorough Ishga Full Body Massage .
The hotel’s award-winning Thermal Spa Village is the first of its kind in Ireland, with meandering paths leading through pretty gardens that have a range of hot and cold spa experiences. It’s a peaceful and fairytale-like setting for an unforgettable stay.The spa boasts a menu of specially-designed treatments, while The Skin Clinic offers treatments from top brands SkinCeuticals and IMAGE.
* The Two Night Deluxe Dining Retreat at Galgorm Resort costs from £730 for two guests and includes two nights B&B, choice of spa experience, Celtic sauna infusion, dinner on one night, seasonal afternoon tea and relaxation in the Thermal Spa Village.Horwood House Hotel really is a hidden gem, situated in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, and before you’ve even stepped inside you already feel like you’ve escaped.
Best spa in Cheshire The Spa at Carden A sprawling 1,000-acre estate in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Carden Park has something for everyone, whether you’ve looking for adventurous activities, fine dining or a soothing spa experience.
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