These Are the 10 Best Hotel Spas in the UK
If you’re wondering which are the 10 best hotel spas in the UK, search no more!
Each hotel in the world has its own character, but the hotel’s jewel is definitely its spa.
The United Kingdom boasts of many luxurious hotels with even more luxurious spas. The problem is that many of those hotels have disappointing spas.
Some hotels go all out on facilities, while others, like these 10, stand out for the quality of treatments.
So pack your bags and recharge your batteries in aromatherapy saunas and fabulous swimming pools.
10Cowley Manor, Gloucestershire
We start our top 10 list with Cowley Manor, located in Gloucestershire.
This contemporary country house hotel is surrounded by 55 acres of woods, parkland and meadows, providing stunning views.
Also, its famous gardens feature several natural springs, lakes and Victorian cascades.
It is a perfect place to unwind and indulge in the heart of the British countryside. But wait until you find out more about their spa.
The award-winning C-Side spa offers 2 spectacular pools; a 17-meter green slate-lined indoor pool and a 15-meter outdoor pool, both heated all year round.
C-Side also has a gym, a steam room, sauna, 4 treatment rooms and a separate manicure and pedicure area where you will be indulged with the Green & Spring products.
9Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire
The Country Club, Spa and Hotel was founded in 1908 in a 5-star friendly atmosphere.
Stoke Parks is a 300-acre private estate that offers 49 luxury bedrooms and suites, 10 private rooms for conferences, 3 restaurants and bars, 27 hole Championship golf course designed by Harry Colt, 13 tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and 11 treatment room spa and nail bar.
Their award-winning spa boasts opulent treatment rooms which incorporate Thalgo, CACI and Aromatherapy Associates product houses.
You’ll find the spa in The Pavilion, which also houses 28 contemporary bedrooms, ideal for a spa retreat experience.
Among some of the highlights in their extensive treatment menu are included age-defying facials, Polynesia rituals and algae body wraps. Just sit back and let the staff do their job!
8Pennyhill Spa, Surrey
Located at London Rd, Bagshot, Surrey, PennyHill Park Hotel lies within 123 acres of Surrey parkland.
The luxury country house hotel offers everything from luxury rooms, golf and tennis course, fine dining, to a 5-star spa.
Their spa has been designed to provide a truly relaxing escape. Blend 45.000 square feet of pure relaxation with their 5-star facilities, including 8 indoor and outdoor music.
Do you want to know something really cool? One of the pools has underwater music.
Everyone deserves a treat once in a while, so invest in some ‘me’ time. The spa’s custom made recipes have been designed to cleanse your body and soul.
7Dormy House, Worcestershire
Built around a 17th century farmhouse, Dormy House is all about contemporary design and Cotsworld chic. Step inside and you’ll be amazed.
Sprawling over several floors, the Scandinavian-chic House Spa leads directly off the reception lobby. Arguably it’s the centre stage of the Dormy House.
The House Spa consists of The Bathing Room, The Thermal Suite, The Infinity Pool, Spa Terrace with ‘Bubble Bath’ Hydro Pool, The Double Treatment Room and Mud Room, The Suite of Treats, The Greenhouse and The Gym.
We love the 16-meter heated infinity pool, the cooling Drench Showers and the Ice Experience.
Let us know what you liked most about this spa in the comment section.
6The Scarlet, Cornwall
The Scarlet Hotel is Cornwall’s escape for adults where you can recharge your batteries.
Of course, in their unique spa.
With its luxury treatment rooms lit by lanterns, the spa not only helps you relax, but also offers far-reaching views over Mawgan Porth Beach to the Atlantic beyond.
In the airy and environmentally-friendly hotel, the womb-like spa puts at your disposal cliff top hot tubs where you can soak all day long.
At Scarlet Spa you’ll also find something cool in the Relaxation Room. There are cocoon-like swings where you can drift away.
Another unique thing about the Scarlet Spa is that their focus is on the nourishment of your body, mind and soul and they do this using Ayurveda.
5Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Cheshire
Rookery Hall Hotel is located 15 minutes away from the M6 and it is a great venue not only for business events, but also for private celebrations or romantic breaks.
By combining treatments and other treats, you can now create and customize the ultimate spa day in Cheshire.
Among the Best Seller Packages are included the Hand Picked Body Combo (a full body exfoliation, followed by a back, neck and shoulder massage), the Hand Picked Face and Body Combo (a back, neck, shoulder massage, followed by an Express Facial) and the Hand Picked Face and Eye Combo (an Express Facial, followed by a Tired Eye Treatment).
Facilities at Rookery Hall Spa include a glass-roofed 17-meter swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, crystal steam room, traditional sauna, relaxation rooms and individual and group treatment rooms.
Healthy food is also available at the Spa Brasserie, offering some of the finest dishes in the 2 AA Rosette restaurant in Cheshire.
4Babington House, Somerset
The 3rd best hotel spa in the United Kingdom is located within the Babington House, a Grade II listed manor house.
Located between Radstock and Frome, in Somerset, Babington House was converted to private members club and hotel by Nick Jones.
Nick Jones, who had founded the Soho House club in Soho bought the property and converted it into a hotel, club and also wedding venue and you should definitely pay a visit.
Did you know that Babington House is part-owned by actor Neil Morrissey?
The Chowshed Spa at the Babington House, whose rustic country chic comprises of exposed stone walls, floral sofas and leather armchairs, offers special treatments and exquisite products, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, steam and sauna rooms, tennis courts and cricket pitch so you can have a great time.
3Calcot Manor, Gloucestershire
This is our favorite venue! I mean, just look at it. It’s Heaven on Earth!
Calcot Manor, in Gloucestershire, is a Tetbury luxury country house hotel offering an award-winning spa and 2 great restaurants.
You’ll love the cozy, yet elegant ‘country modern’ rooms and their spa. The sprawling spa features heated outdoor hot tub, an indoor pool and a large outdoor pool and relaxing treatment rooms.
You have a wide selection of treatments that include massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and men’s grooming, using quality products from CACI, Skin Regimen and Aromatherapy Associates.
The views, the spa built around an enclosed courtyard garden, the treatments … all these will send you into a coma-like state!
2Gleneagles, Perthshire
Located at Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1NF, the famous 5 star luxury Hotel also features an award-winning spa. Set within 850 acres of Perthshire countryside, in Scotland, Gleneagles has the second best spa in the UK.
Your experience begins the moment you enter their amazing spa.
Our advice is to arrive at least on hour prior to your treatment. This way, you can explore the different experiences pre-treatment.
Here you’ll enjoy natural facials, hydro therapies, Ayurvedic massages and Orient-inspired reflexology.
Using hands or aromatic oils, the spa treatments are sure to provide deep relaxation.
If you have trouble sleeping or a highly stressful live, the Ayurverdic massages are a must!
Using warm oils and hot volcanic stones, these massages will take you to a new level of relaxation and they also contain foot massages and skin exfoliation, for a powerfully calming effect.
1Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross
Our journey ends at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, a wonderful venue that offers the heights of luxury in the heart of East Sussex.
It is also one of the most sought after spa hotels in Sussex, where guests can enjoy relaxing treatments and therapies in the Country Club which overlooks the stunning gardens and 18 hole golf course.
Enter the spa and enjoy a wide range of beauty and body treatments in luxurious surroundings.
Designed in association with VitaMan and Kerstin Florian, the treatments are for both men and women, so everyone who visit the spa will have a memorable experience.
But there’s more! The Country Club also has an indoor heated swimming pool with loungers, a whirlpool spa, sauna and steam rooms with Eucalyptus Essence, aerobics studio, table tennis, fully equipped gym with air conditioning gift/golf shop and lounge restaurant.
These are the Best Hotel Spas in the UK!
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