Spa Hotels
Hartwell House - Complimentary Fourth Night Special Offer
Aylesbury
The French king Louis XVIII set up his court in exile here in the 19th century, signing his accession to the throne in the library, and today, staff do indeed ‘make you feel like royalty’.
From £200 per night
Mallory Court - Warwickshire Escape Four Nights for the price of Three Special Offer
Leamington Spa
In the grounds of an Arts and Crafts country house, the Elan Spa has a fitness room with static bikes, treadmills and exercise pool – or facials and massage for those who simply want to unwind. Perhaps a hot stone massage, or a chakra well-being ritual.
The Lygon Arms - Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Broadway
A 17th-century former coaching inn that counts both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, sundry Windsors and Hollywood royalty among past guests can fairly claim to be historic.
Congham Hall - Summer Relaxation Three Night Special Offer
King's Lynn
Fragrant herbs and flowers from the renowned herb garden infuse signature treatments in the Secret Garden Spa at this Georgian mansion. There’s a pool with floor-to-ceiling windows, a thermal suite, an outdoor hot tub.
Chewton Glen - Complimentary Breakfast for Two Special Offer
New Milton
From the ozone-treated pool and outdoor hot tubs, to crystal steam rooms and aromatherapy saunas, this spa sets the standard. There are top-to-toe beauty treatments, yoga and Tai Chi, all in a lovely New Forest setting.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel - 'Stay Longer Save more' Special Offer
Salcombe
It’s just a ten-minute walk to a beautifully uncrowded beach through National Trust land from this ocean-facing hotel, purpose built for families and fun.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa - Health and Beauty Spa Break Special Offer
York
Arrive at this William and Mary house, with its lovely facade and 20 acres of gardens and parkland, and you’d think you were deep in the country; York, however, is just over a mile away.
Bodysgallen Hall and Spa - 'Five Nights for the Price of Four' Self-Catering Special Offer
Llandudno
On the slopes of Pydew mountain, with views to Conwy Castle and the Snowdonia mountains, a 17th-century mansion in parkland and Arts and Crafts gardens, extended over centuries, is today a luxury hotel and spa.
The Nare - Traditional Four Day Break Special Offer
Veryan-in-Roseland
The prices might look ‘eye watering’ at Toby Ashworth’s family-friendly, dog-loving Edwardian hotel in a fantastic position above sandy Carne beach, but they are ‘great value for this level of luxury’.
Cliveden House - Cliveden Romance Special Offer
Taplow
Surely one of Britain’s most beautiful spas lies within old brick walls in the gardens of this Italianate mansion. Facilities include an indoor and (notorious) outdoor pool, a gym, hot tubs – an easy drive from London.
Montagu Arms - 'Luxury Classic Car Break' Special Offer
Beaulieu
In a lovely village roamed by New Forest ponies, on the Beaulieu river, this Victorian Arts and Crafts inn is run as a luxurious, characterful hotel, with fine-dining restaurant and a pub in a 1920s wing.
Headlam Hall - 'Autumn Gold Break' Special Offer
Darlington
Guests continue to be delighted by this grand country house – sweeping gardens, historic features, smart bedrooms, swish spa – with a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere.
The Devonshire Arms - Four Nights for the Price of Three Autumn Escape Special Offer
Skipton
Part of the Duke of Devonshire’s Yorkshire estate at Bolton Abbey, the Devonshire Arms has grown from a 17th-century inn to a country house hotel with spa, fine dining and helipads.
The Atlantic Hotel - Luxury Autumn Break Special Offer
St Brelade
Overlooking St Ouen’s Bay on Jersey’s west coast, The Atlantic has a hint of ocean-cruising glamour with its retro, streamlined looks, fine dining and emphasis on relaxation.
Trefeddian Hotel - Autumn Coastal Break Special Offer
Aberdovey
For a century, generations of Cave-Browne-Caves have welcomed families and four-legged friends to their hotel on a hillside above Cardigan Bay, across road and railway line from golf links and white-sand beaches.
Cowley Manor - Spa and Stay Special Offer
Cheltenham
Enter ‘a world of green woodland’ once frequented by Lewis Carroll as you drive through the ‘majestic grounds’ of this Italianate mansion, which surprises with striking interiors designed with 1960s pizzazz.
Seaham Hall - Christmas Break Special Offer
Seaham
A tunnel leads from the hotel to the Serenity Spa, creating a heightened sense of escape. Extensive facilities include a hammam, an Indian steam room, outdoor hot tubs, an ice fountain and a Zen garden with infinity hydrotherapy pool.
Cary Arms & Spa - Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Babbacombe
On a cliff-side above a secluded south Devon cove, this stylish hotel is just the place for seaside de-stressing. A sun terrace at the spa looks over Babbacombe Bay; inside, there’s an aromatherapy shower, a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and steam rooms. Algae-based beauty and well-being treatments are available for face and body – and a duo massage room means double the repose.
No. 1 Pery Square - 'Picnic and Pamper' Package Special Offer
Limerick
The town house hotel, overlooking Limerick’s People’s Park, packs a lot into its Georgian rooms, from a spa and swish restaurant to a choice of period and chic bedrooms.
The Beaumont - Four Nights for the Price of Three Special Offer
London
The luxury spa and salon at The Beaumont in Mayfair is a calm white-marble Art Deco space including a range of massage, facial and hammam treatments as well as a salon for hairdressing and grooming.
Polurrian on the Lizard - Autumn Special Offer
Mullion
In a ‘wonderful clifftop position’ on the Lizard peninsula, this relaxed hotel exults in stunning coastal views over Mount’s Bay.
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa - 2 Night Gourmet Lovers Stay Special Offer
Sherborne
Close to Sherborne Abbey, this handsome Georgian town house in ‘lovely’ walled gardens makes a ‘pleasant retreat’ in the heart of the historic market town.
Lucknam Park - Gourmet Getaway Special Offer
Chippenham
Down a mile-long avenue of lime and beech trees, this ‘very grand and lovely’ 18th-century mansion exults in 500 acres of parkland and gardens.
Watersmeet - Rambler's Package Special Offer
Woolacombe
Perched above Combesgate beach, this former Edwardian gentleman’s retreat benefits from ‘wonderful’ clifftop views.
Bushmills Inn - Save 10% on 3 Nights or more Special Offer
Bushmills
Travellers have been making their way to this coaching inn along the Causeway Coastal Route since the 17th century, drawn by its peat fires, cosy nooks and convivial, wonky-timbered bar.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Bath
Guests don robes and flip-flops to relax and sip champagne with lunch at this luxury hotel’s spa garden. The bath house has a relaxation pool, vitality pool, salt- infused sauna and a blossom steam room.
Hell Bay Hotel
Bryher
You have to island-hop to reach this New England-style hotel on the rugged Atlantic west side of the smallest of the inhabited Isles of Scilly, but once there, the sense of escape is blissful.
Talbooth House & Spa (formerly Maison Talbooth)
Dedham
‘It felt like staying with friends, albeit very hip ones,’ says a Guide insider, of the Milsom family’s hotel outside Colchester, in a ‘wonderful setting’ where windows frame views of Constable’s Dedham Vale.
Homewood
Bath
‘Set in rolling hills, 15 minutes from Bath, Homewood is a lovely hotel,’ our inspector writes of this country house extravaganza.
At the entrance of this village in the beautiful Val d’Annivers, Anne-Françoise and Claude Buchs-Favre’s large white, blue-shuttered hotel dates from 1859.
Hotel Bella Tola & St-Luc
St-luc
At the entrance of this village in the beautiful Val d’Annivers, Anne-Françoise and Claude Buchs-Favre’s large white, blue-shuttered hotel dates from 1859.
Whatley Manor
Easton Grey
The ‘superb’ Aquarius Spa at this luxury hotel is housed in a mellow Cotswold stone building, with underwater recliners in the indoor/outdoor pool. It is strong on facials and massage – Thai, Swedish, hot stone, ‘Melting Away’. . . A place to be pampered.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Mawgan Porth
‘The location is stunning, the views as the sun sets truly magical’ from this family-run, cliff-top hotel and spa, with acres of Scandi-style relaxation space, squashy sofas, and plenty of things to do, from relaxing in a spa pool to surfing at the beach.
Gilpin Hotel and Lake House
Windermere
Perched in the tree canopy, the Swedish- style Jetty Spa offers treatments for Lake House guests. Or stay in a Spa Lodge with steam room, outdoor sauna and hydrotherapy tub, and book in-room treatments. Gilpin guests have use of nearby Choices Health Club.
The Pig in the Forest
Brockenhurst
Known simply as ‘The Pig’ until it farrowed, the first of Robin Hutson’s growing family of Pig hotels (see index) occupies a hunting lodge in the New Forest.
The Gallivant
Amid coastal gardens, across the road from the important wildlife habitat of Camber dunes, Harry Cragoe’s adults-only hotel lives up to its name.
Captain’s Club Hotel
Christchurch
Short of piping you aboard, they could scarcely be more welcoming at this luxurious, fun, dog-friendly hotel, with the sleek lines of a cruise ship, on the banks of the Stour.
The Scarlet
Mawgan Porth
A contemplative, adults-only space, this Ayurvedic-inspired spa has an inside- outside feel, with cliff-top hot tubs, an indoor pool with sea views, a reed-filtered outdoor pool. Herbs and heat, salt and seaweed are all deployed for your well- being.
Lime Wood
Lyndhurst
Spa days and holidays are spent in luxury at this New Forest hotel. There is a mud house, an outdoor hot pool, sauna and rooftop gym, with healthy food in Raw & Cured, all in a tranquil forest setting.
The Pig near Bath
Pensford
Everything proved to be hog heaven for Guide trusties on a winter weekend break at this Georgian country house in its own deer park.
The Coach House at Middleton Lodge
Richmond
Not so much a hotel as a grand country estate, with bedrooms in cottages, former stables and outbuildings, a restaurant in the coach house and 200 acres to explore.