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The best hotels in the UK for spa breaks, with all the pampering you need!

Silva Patel Rastogi & Manish Rastogi • May 03, 2021

Today more than ever, it is important for travelers to combine vacations with care from the mind, body and spirit. Historically, Britain has been close to spa centers dating back to Roman time, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that there are so many luxury spa hotels in the UK. So much uncertainty remains, and travel rules and regulations may change rapidly, so if you are unable to travel away from home, indulge in a staycation at one of the UK's most extravagant spa hotels - whether it's the year-round rooftop spa in Yorkshire, natural pools overlooking the Cornish coastline, or a thermal spa in Bath.


With a new sense of wellness emerging in the UK, vitality is linked to nurture, a sense of mission, a feeling of relaxation, and the pursuit of optimal health through balance and harmony. Then imagine an indulgent massage followed by a glass of champagne, or a high intensity workout and a soak in an oversized bathtub. Sometimes a traditional method will combine the beauty of nature with the natural resources and remedies of a country to attain optimum physical and mental health and to help you detach from the rigors of everyday life, leading to a state of calm.


We have rounded up some of the best spa hotels for your holiday so that you can relax, unwind and improve your mental health post the pandemic situation that we have all been in for the last year.


Before making your plans, please check the latest travel and government guidance. Based on the available information, hotels might be allowed from May 17. 

Beaverbrook Hotel & Spa
Formerly the English estate of the celebrated publisher and politician 1st Baron Beaverbrook, it is now a luxury hotel with a spa with a rather  different feel. A luxurious spa designed by a famous British artist, Brain Clark, that places nature as the focus. A visit to the Coach House Spa at Beaverbrook is truly a pleasant experience, as the spa offers holistic treatments, influenced by nature's beauty, while you enjoy the stunning scenery of the Surrey Hills. 

Address: Reigate Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QX
Price: From £625.00 per night

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

Set among 500 acres of pristine Cotswold countryside Luckham Park offers the ultimate in elegant, unspoilt country house living. This is a gorgeous, classically built house but is not run like a traditional English country house, making it a perfect place to relax. With its walled garden set in a picturesque park, avenues of trees and manicured lawns, the ESPA at Luckham Park is the perfect natural setting for a luxurious spa experience. The only spa in the country offering Haslauer Reflective Sunlight Therapy, which mimics the transition from light to shade. This process gives all the advantages of vitamin D without any UV rays: great for this time of year.


Address: Lucknam Park, Colerne, Chippenham,Wiltshire, SN14 8AZ

Website: lucknampark.co.uk

Price: From £245.00 per night


Corinthia London

An exquisite hotel in the heart of London that has been designed with luxury and location in mind makes the greatest spa getaway. An ESPA flagship and a renowned spa, boasting 17 treatment rooms, swimming pool, Vitality pool, Amphitheatre Sauna, Steam room, Ice Fountain, Relaxation areas, Sleep Pods and Experience showers. One of their most innovative treatments to rejuvenate dull skin that ensures healthy, glowing skin with minimal surgical intervention is provided by renowned aesthetics physician, Dr. Barbara Sturm. Those hoping to boost their energy levels and immunity can also visit The Elixir Clinic, which offers nutrient-packed IV infusions with the aim of boosting energy, promoting detoxification, and long-term wellbeing through prolonged wellness.


Address: Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2BD

Website: corinthia.com

Price: From £438.00 per night


Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Located on the fringe of the New Forest, Chewton Glen is a luxury Country House Hotel & Spa in an idyllic setting. With stunning landscapes surrounding us and the calmness of the sea just moments away, it lends itself to some truly 'ME' time. Among the treatments on offer, a personalized massage targeting the bits that hurt, a Natura Bissé facial tailored to individual needs, a bespoke hour of scrubs and wraps using the Oskia-developed oils and salts fill out the menu. The award-winning spa boasts one of Europe’s largest hydrotherapy pools, and there is also an ozone-treated indoor pool surrounded with Grecian columns, plus a hot tub and outdoor pool.


Address: New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK BH25 6QS

Website: chewtonglen.com

Price: From £325.00 per night


The Headland Cornwall

The Headland Cornwall sets upon an iconic clifftop overlooking the captivating Fistral beach of Cornwall, offering the perfect place to relax and unwind. One of the first five-bubble rated spa hotels in Cornwall uses its magic within moments of your arrival. Spa Lounge offers a wide array of treatments including radiance-boosting facials, couple spa packages and massages that are meant to relax you. A hydrotherapy pool and swan jet complete the spa, along with a hot tub and Cornish salt water stream room, as well as a Swedish sauna and aromatherapy showers. 


Address: Fistral Beach, Headland Rd, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1EW

Website: headlandhotel.co.uk

Price: From £435.00 per night


The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The two Georgian and Victorian buildings named after Sir Thomas Gainsborough in the heart of the World Heritage Site are based around Spa Village Bath, which is encircled with thermal, mineral-rich springs. The city’s famous thermal waters can be enjoyed in the privacy of guests’ rooms – and guests in the Bath Spa Suite can also take advantage of spa products and gifts, including a scented candle. You can choose from a range of signature treatments that will cater to both science and art, encompassing personalised aromatherapy. 


Address: Beau St, Bath BA1 1QY

Website: thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk

Price: From £182.00 per night


Dormy House

A cosy converted farmhouse situated down picturesque country homes, past Cotswold-stone cottages that's about as British as it can get. The House Spa is utterly luxurious and is all about making guests feel absolutely fabulous. The spa boasts an indoor/outdoor blend of soothing therapies, indoor infinity pool, outdoor hydrotherapy hot tub and three thermal suites, the treatments on offer are truly exemplary.


Address: Broadway, Worcestershir, WR12 7LJ

Website: dormyhouse.co.uk

Price: From £399.00 per night


Calcot Hotel & Spa

Surrounded by idyllic Cotswold countryside, The Calcot estate was built by Henry of Kingswood in the 1300’s as the tithe barn annexe of Kingswood Abbey. Calcot belonged to the church until King Henry VIII dissolved England’s monasteries and gave it to one of his courtiers. An award-winning spa, the hotel has a lot of history attached which makes it the perfect place for a relaxing stay. Escape to this historical landmark and benefit from its relaxing influence on mind, body, and spirit. You can choose from the top treatments including the Aromatherapy Associates Rose Facial and the essential back, neck, shoulder and scalp massage. Enjoy swimming in an indoor heated pool looking out over Laurie Lee fields, and explore 220 acres of countryside on a dedicated hiking trail. 


Address: Gloucestershire, Tetbury GL8 8YJ

Website: calcot.co

Price: From £199.00 per night


Sopwell House

A great escape in Hertfordshire's countryside, Sopwell House offers a real sense of freedom not far from London. A hotel has the first private members' spa in the country, Cottonmill. A new state of the art fitness centre featuring latest Technogym ‘Artis’ line equipment the Spa offers a state of the art gym as well as classes to take in the studio, saunas, steam rooms, poolside terraces, and the sitting room. If you're interested in being pampered, you should try the Amber & Quartz Crystal Bed, where warm crystals molding to your body ease muscle tension during your massage.


Address: Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2HQ

Website: sopwellhouse.co.uk

Price: From £199.00 per night


Scarlet Hotel

An eco-spa set amongst the quiet Cornish clifftops, Scarlet Spa's an oasis of quiet where you can hear nothing but the calming sound of the waves below. Treatments are based on the ideals of Ayurveda, an Indian holistic health system that helps us become more fully aware of who we are. An all-glass roof offers 'light relaxation' with sea views and a tented treatment pod suspended in the darkness. 


Address: Tredragon Rd, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4DQ

Website: scarlethotel.co.uk

Price: From £385.00 per night


The Gleneagles Hotel

It is a country estate famous for its luxurious surroundings and peaceful location, making it a perfect place for a luxurious escape with friends, a rural family adventure or a romantic retreat. At this hotel, the spa is a paradise of treatments and experiences that will keep you healthy and happy on all levels. At their own Resident Spa, indulge in a number of signature treatments, natural remedies and spa treatments. In addition, there are two indoor pools, an outdoor thermal pool, a state-of-the-art gym, and a 850-acre play field. Guests can also pamper themselves at their magnificent space called The Beauty Lodge which includes a nail bar, hair salon, treatment rooms and relaxing lounge.


Please note: The Spa at Gleneagles is currently undergoing a makeover. More information will be available soon on their website.


Address: Auchterarder PH3 1NF

Website: gleneagles.com

Price: From £244.00 per night


Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa

Located in Surrey parkland, this luxurious and glorious playground offers guests a variety of activities for fun, leisure, special occasions and a host of other experiences that will ensure guests' enjoyment. A real spa destination, facilities include the resort's outdoor pools, indoor pools, thermal cabins with a variety of temperatures, humidity levels and scents, along with sensory showers, relaxation rooms, and our unforgettable spa treatments. Take your trip in the direction you wish to go, whether you wish to unwind and de-stress or to invigorate and rejuvenate. Get pampered in a five star setting with a philosophy that is holistic, natural and organic to restore your body and soul. It is recommended that you experience their signature treatment at The Oxygen Bar. The oxygen which you breathe will be 99.995 pure.


Address: London Rd, Bagshot GU19 5EU

Website: exclusive.co.uk

Price: From £455.00 per night


Cliveden House

In the heart of National Trust land on 376 acres of historic grounds is the delightful five-star property which dates back to the 17th century. It is ideal for rest, relaxation, meetings, and play. A variety of treatments and experiences are offered at the hotel's spa, which focuses on the individual's whole well-being using their own line of products. A unique treatment programme called Oskia Facials is also available which uses bespoke anti-ageing techniques, drawing on ancient wisdom and methods such as acupressure, reflexology, muscle therapy along with gentle peeling techniques that will leave your skin, body and mind rejuvenated. Resulting in an immediate natural glow while improving skin tone and texture, and delivering lasting benefits. 


Address: Taplow SL6 0JF, Berkshire, England.

Website: clivedenhouse.co.uk

Price: From £500.00 per night


Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Gilpin is a perfect place to celebrate milestones such as birthdays, honyemoons or babymoons, anniversaries, romance, time spent with loved ones, or simply invigorate the senses. Guests can choose from two hotels on two separate estates – the Gilpin Hotel, which is very chilled out, and Gilpin Lake House, a house that is a hotel and a country house. Gilpin Hotel is set within 21 acres and boasts 28 rooms, a Champagne Bar, a lounge, terraces and a croquet lawn in addition to the llamas and alpacas who call it home! Each Garden Suite has its own cedarwood hot tub, while each Spa Lodge has its own spa (rainmaker showers and steam rooms in one room, hydrotherapy hot tubs and saunas outside). The three Spa Suites offers several amenities, a private lounge and dining room, huge circular stone baths, two double walk-in showers, a steam room, sauna, sauna bed with an automated massage chair, and an underwater bedroom where you can see to the mountains. 


Only a mile away lies Gilpin Lake House, a sanctuary of 100 acres of private grounds with its own lake, boat house, hot tubs, sauna, and swimming pool. The Lake House offers the feeling of a country house with a similar level of service to a comfortable hotel.


Address: Crook Road, Windermere, the Lake District 

Website: thegilpin.co.uk

Price: From £300.00 per night


Sea Containers London

An acclaimed American architect Warren Platner designed this luxurious hotel in South London. One of the many reasons why guests should stay there is because of its superb location, particularly because it enjoys panoramas of St Paul’s Cathedral and The London Skyline. This buzzy hotel offers one of the most amazing spas we have seen. They have many treatments and programs focused on spirituality, well-being, and the mind-body connection. It is widely known that the Agua brand uses holistic, forward-thinking approaches to wellbeing and results orientated treatments. Get a bespoke medical facial by Kate Kerr, a pioneer in aesthetics, or an aromatherapy massage that is customised to your needs.


Address: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD

Website: seacontainerslondon.com

Price: From £199.00 per night

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