Summer Edit: Romantic spa breaks for couples and connection

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for couples to find themselves caught up in schedules, screens, and responsibilities — leaving little time for true connection. That’s where a romantic spa break can be transformative. More than just a luxurious getaway, a well-curated spa retreat offers couples the chance to unwind, reconnect, and rediscover each other in a setting designed for peace and intimacy.

Whether it’s soaking in a private hot tub under the stars, indulging in a side-by-side massage, or exploring wellness rituals together, these experiences create space for deeper connection and lasting memories. In this selection from our Summer Edit, we explore some of the most enchanting spa destinations and treatments designed with couples in mind — where romance meets restoration.

Romance in Rutland: The Signet Spa The Barnsdale

On the edge of the breathtaking Rutland Water, The Barnsdale is a bijoux hotel offering a luxurious, rural retreat, perfect for romantic getaways. With just 45 rooms, it's brimming with country chic charm, complete with a popular restaurant serving British fare and delectable afternoon teas. The Signet Spa sits within the grounds, taking in the tranquil views and offering modern, holistic wellbeing with a sauna pod, outdoor heated pool, and wood fired hot tubs.

Love in Liverpool: The Municipal Hotel & Spa - MGallery

In an iconic building at the heart of Liverpool, The Municipal Hotel & Spa - MGallery is a spectacular, five-star hotel that honours the city's heritage whilst celebrating modern style and hospitality. Impressive features include the clock tower and bells with their timeless melody, vaulted arches, coffered ceilings, wood panelling, friezes, mouldings and marble fireplaces, while the Palm Court Bar is located in the central atrium, with vast glass ceilings and massive palm trees. The Thermae Spa is a state-of-the-art sanctuary where guests can escape the urban buzz and relax together in an impressive 16-metre indoor swimming pool with city views, a sauna, steam room, sanarium, experience showers and a Jacuzzi.

The perfect proposal: The Langley Spa

Once a royal hunting estate owned by the Duke of Marlborough, The Langley is an immaculate hotel set within acres of formal gardens and bountiful parkland. The ultimate romantic gesture, a trip here is always a special occasion, whether you stay for a day or overnight. Within the grounds, the spa is a contemporary building, where nothing is too much trouble. Spa butlers ensure you have everything you need, while facilities include an infinity edge vitality pool, a marble-edged swimming pool, a Himalayan salt sauna with a juniper wall, and a brine-infused steam room with a citronite crystal as the focal point. A hammam is open for everyone to use but can also be booked privately, making for the perfect couples' treatment. For guests who want the ultimate in peace and seclusion there is also a VIP suite with couches, a private butler, Champagne, fruit and anything else that you want.

Double deluxe: The Dorchester Spa

The Dorchester name precedes it, and at the ultimate in luxury London addresses, guests discover a world of Art Deco-inspired romance and pampering. The only UK hotel restaurant with three Michelin-stars, this five-star destination has it all, from the perfect location for exploring the city, to spectacular interiors, dining, and more. The Dorchester Spa is no exception, with a chandelier of south-pacific pearls, its own Spatisserie, and facilities including an impressive fitness suite, a steam room and experience showers. The real magic, however, happens in the treatment rooms, where therapists harness the healing powers of organic seaweed from the Hebrides, as well as leading skincare brands in a collection of treatments. There are even two dual suites so you can relax in style together.

Fall in love at the seaside: Scarlet Hotel

Perhaps the UK's most famous eco sanctuary, and a pioneer in sustainable, luxury wellness, The Scarlet is an adult-only escape located on the rugged Cornish clifftops of Mawgan Porth. This architecturally-inspired haven is only surpassed by nature's own beauty, inviting you to spend quality time together as you look out onto the crashing waves of the Atlantic, knowing you are nurturing mind, body and soul. Spend time together in an outdoor natural reed pool, a clifftop sauna, and an impressive indoor pool. Enjoy Ayurvedic spa treatments and bathing rituals in a clifftop hot tub, hammam, rhassoul, or candlelit copper tub. The cherry on top is superb food and drink honouring local, seasonal ingredients and Slow Food principles. It's the place to fall in love with yourself, as well as one another.