With the warmer weather we all want to spend more time in the great outdoors, reading a book in the sunshine, swimming in the early morning air, or watching the sunset with a cup of tea.
What you need is a spa terrace for post-swim relaxation. Here are a few of our favourites.
Hoar Cross Hall has always been known for decadent escapes - perfect for a romantic getaway, but with the space to enjoy time with friends as well. Facilities including a 26-metre saltwater vitality pool and Kneipp pools, heated loungers, a Snooze Room, and a Slumber Lounge are all part of it. More recently, however, they have added the spectacular Spa Terrace, complete with three 15-metre thermal pools, Brass Monkey Cold Barrels for cold water immersion therapy, a glass-fronted juniper log sauna, and cabanas with 'room service'. There’s also a Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge and fire pits surrounded by comfy seating so you can cosy up under the stars late into the evening.
A four-star country house hotel and spa, Horwood House is a hidden gem of a spa destination offering understated elegance and exceptional style. Warm and welcoming it's the perfect blend of heritage style and contemporary hospitality, in a property dating to 1911. The gardens are spectacular - unsurprisingly as it was once home to the famous gardener, Percy Thrower, and the H Spa is a contemporary addition that celebrates nature with its organic style, and treatments from Caudalie - known for harnessing the power of grape vines. Alongside the pool and thermal facilities, it's lovely to lounge on the dedicated terrace where there are plenty of loungers - it feels incredibly private.
A contemporary day spa, Breedon Priory is a purpose-built destination surrounded by countryside views. Designed for total relaxation, you can spend all day there thanks to a dedicated on-site restaurant and a host of charming facilities. The barn-style building has enormous windows that let in an abundance of natural light, and gorgeous spaces include steam rooms, saunas, experience showers, an ice fountain, outdoor pools, a relaxation area, spa garden, and a slumber room. The sun terrace is a particularly special place to spend time, simply taking in the views and enjoying a moment of calm.
In the seaside town of Salcombe, The Harbour Beach Club is an ultra-modern retreat just a matter of steps from the beach. A stylish haven of relaxation, it offers coastal vibes and signature therapies from the Harbour Hotels brand. The spa is calm and contemporary, with a beautiful 12-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, indoor relaxation room and outdoor terrace lined with sun loungers. Grab a wellbeing juice, and watch the waves roll in.
On a 1,000 acre estate in Cheshire, The Spa at Carden Park is an adult-only retreat that’s a beautiful day spa destination as well as being an exceptional part of an overnight break. Celebrated for its luxury details throughout the hotel and grounds, the spa is a wellbeing playground with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor facilities, all of which are open all year round. Favourite features include a variety of outdoor hot tubs and saunas, panoramic views from the indoor pool, a dedicated Bollinger Champagne bar and its own restaurant. Outdoor spaces abound, but a favourite is the terrace at the spa's own Elements Restaurant. It offers views of the spa garden and a range of healthy and decadent dishes and snacks - you can even enjoy them in your robe and slippers.
The Forbes recognised Pennyhill Park is luxury on another level, but it’s the fact that each individual area of the hotel is an experience in its own right that makes it so special. The spa is no exception; from the breadth of sumptuous spa therapies using the most luxurious of ingredients to the exquisitely appointed treatment and relaxation rooms, this is an opportunity to experience spa at its best. Set in 123 acres of grounds, the spa alone stands at 45,000 sq. ft, with a world of indoor and outdoor facilities that flow into one another. Outside, there's a beautiful pool, and thermal pools where you can swim from inside out. The Lily Pond terrace is a beautiful place to relax, or for more privacy there are gorgeous private cabanas, each complete with a copper bath, loungers, a fridge filled with drinks, tea and coffee facilities, and the option to order food.
Part of a five-star hotel retreat, The Spa at South Lodge is designed with sustainability in mind and lets the outdoors in as much as possible. So, you can expect spectacular South Downs views from many vantage points including the indoor pool and beautiful sun decks to relax on. Outside, the luxury continues, with an infinity edge pool, natural wild pool and a hydrotherapy pool. Inside, the spa has a superb thermal suite and 14 nature-themed treatment rooms to enjoy massages, facials and body rituals.
Rudding Park is a breathtakingly beautiful hotel with every luxury accounted for, including a standalone spa, built with contemporary architecture and just as indulgent. A destination in its own right, you’ll need all day here to benefit from the extensive facilities and the impressive treatment menu. There are rooftop spa cabanas for groups and a rooftop spa garden, as well as a copper bath, outdoor hot tub and spa experiences that use natural spring water from the grounds.
In the Cheshire countryside, Manor House, Alsager is a four-star retreat in former farm buildings, complete with a contemporary spa with indoor and outdoor facilities. In the spa, modern architecture lets in lots of natural light, and details have been designed with tranquility and relaxation in mind, while treatments are inspired by nature and in keeping with the rustic surroundings. Highlights include two swim-up bars, a soothing hydrotherapy pool, a sensory Herb Garden, greenhouse relaxation lounges for a cosy space to unwind, and an all-season outdoor spa with space to simply be.
A contemporary destination with vintage Miami vibes, The Nici is perched on Bournemouth’s West Cliff - a spectacular luxury hotel with unparalleled views of the sea and easy access to miles of award-winning sandy beaches. The NICI Spa is a state-of-the-art sanctuary, with lots of beautiful experiences to be had, from an 18-metre heated indoor pool, a hydro pool, sauna and steam room to treatments from award-winning spa brands OTO CBD and Evolve Organic Beauty. A favourite feature, however, is the spectacular 30-metre outdoor pool surrounded by loungers, pretty gardens and sea views.
On the edge of the breathtaking Rutland Water, The Barnsdale is a bijoux hotel offering a luxurious, rural retreat, perfect for romantic getaways, special occasions, or simply because. The boutique spa is a real draw card, offering a chance to relax and unwind against the tranquil backdrop of the Rutland countryside. Spend your time in the sauna pod, outdoor heated pool, and wood fire hot tubs, with space to sit around the pool and breathe it all in.
Built inside a 19th century walled garden and part of the superb and luxurious Elizabethan architecture that is Ockenden Manor hotel, the Ockenden Manor Spa is a haven of tranquillity. The kind of place you want to return to again and again, the spa has an eco-friendly ethos using spring water from its own source, and natural light wherever possible. Wander into the walk-through rain shower using natural warm spring-water before swimming between indoor and outdoor heated pools; spend some time in the hot tub, sauna, steam room, and relaxation rooms. A great joy is taking a dip in the outdoor pool before resting on the loungers on the surrounding terrace and watching the world go by.
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