10 of the top romantic spa destinations for wedding anniversaries

A romantic spa for ultra-stylish couples: The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

This glamorous, bohemian spa just outside Belfast has a Balearic vibe and beautiful experiences. From the Scandi-style charms of the bedrooms to the show-stopping Roman bath surrounded by palms, columns, cosy heated loungers and relaxing cabanas in the spa area, it's a treat that's perfect for the ultra-stylish couple's anniversary. Treatments are tantalisingly named - try a Healing Obsidian and Onyx Massage or an Energising and Warm Cinnamon Balm. Then enjoy dinner with Italian-American influences and creative cocktails.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• Relax under the palm trees in the Roman bath
• Couples spa treatments including botanical baths or a duo clay ritual
• Impeccable style
• Creative cocktails at Hunter's Bar
• Live entertainment on Thursday to Sunday nights

For a sophisticated couples' spa break: The Spa at Carden

This exquisite spa in Cheshire sits on an established estate and is the perfect combination of contemporary wellbeing and luxurious decadence - perfect for a romantic spa day as well as a full weekend of pampering. Amongst the estate’s features are its own vineyard, producing a Carden Park Estate Reserve sparkling wine from grapes grown on site. Meanwhile, the spa is adult-only, has a 2,500 square metre spa garden, and works to bring the beauty of the outdoors in. It is designed with large windows, bountiful natural light, and an array of outdoor facilities that can be used throughout the year. Complete the experiences with a celebratory glass of bubbles in the Bollinger Champagne bar.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• A vineyard and 1000 acres of grounds to explore
• An adult-only spa
• A Champagne bar in the spa in partnership with Bollinger
• Their own English sparkling wine to toast with
• A 2,500 square metre spa garden to spend the whole day in
• Award-winning dining experiences

A luxury couples spa break: Elan Spa at Mallory Court

In the heart of Warwickshire, Mallory Court is a four star country house hotel with beautiful architecture and stylish interiors. Nothing here is too much trouble, with beautiful rooms to stay in, and a property surrounded by lavender gardens. The Elan Spa is tucked away in the hotel grounds, and is a a little world of its own. From its outdoor Jacuzzi, which lets you relax surrounded by nature, to a couple’s massage in the double treatment room followed by champagne, the Elan Spa at Mallory Court is one of the most romantic spa hotels for anniversaries you will find. With a real sense of intimacy, the spa feels like a secret hideaway in the gardens. Meanwhile, the hotel has an Art Deco glamour to it that’s deliciously elegant.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• An intimate spa that's perfect for time together
• Couples' spa treatments
• A dedicated spa restaurant so you don't have to change out of your robe all day
• A luxury hotel to stay in
• A restaurant with three AA Rosettes

For eco-friendly romantic spa breaks: Ockenden Manor

Part of the Historic Sussex Hotels collection, Ockenden Manor is nothing short of charming, combining the best of heritage style and modern hospitality. The spa is contemporary and eco-friendly, flowing from the inside out with an array of facilities and experiences. The hotel, meanwhile, is an Elizabethan-style country house set in nine acres of Sussex countryside. The balance between decadence and wellbeing is definitely part of what makes it one of the UK’s most romantic spas. It's perfect for feel good factor, as well as being totally spoiled. However, it’s also the tranquility of its location by the South Downs that also makes it perfect for quality time together on a romantic spa getaway.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• An enchanting manor house hotel
• Award-winning dining complete with a seven course tasting menu
• An eco-friendly spa using spring water from its own source
• Plenty of space to relax together in the spa
• A couples treatment room

For a decadent spa date: Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa

No list of romantic spas would be complete without Pennyhill Park. The hotel and spa are both magnificent destinations in their own right. The hotel is historic, romantic and grand with a Michelin star and a menu created by an award-winning chef in The Latymer restaurant and plush furnishings throughout. The spa meanwhile, is a vast haven of tranquility. At a vast 45,000 sq. ft, it’s a playground of pampering with both indoor and outdoor facilities, ranging from ballroom pool with underwater music to private cabanas in the spa garden.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• A five-star hotel in a Tudor manor house that dates back to 1609
• The Latymer restaurant boasts a Michelin Star and five AA Rosettes
• A vast spa big enough to spend all day enjoying
• A dedicated spa restaurant so you can stay in your robe and slippers all day
• An outdoor pool open all year round
• An indoor ballroom pool has underwater music
• Private cabanas in the spa garden to relax in semi-privacy, each complete with a copper bath, loungers, a fridge filled with drinks, tea and coffee facilities, and the option to order food

A spa break for active couples: Celtic Manor

This five star hotel is a pillar of the hotel and spa community. Its reputation for Championship golf courses precedes it, and is an indicator of just one of the many things you can do while you’re here. The spa is large and delightful, with a rasul treatment complete with lights in the shape of the constellations in the ceiling making it a wonderful couple’s treatment. Meanwhile, with lots of other activities in the grounds and a variety of restaurants to dine in, it’s perfect for a full weekend of time together for your anniversary.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• An Elemis Herbal Steam in a chamber where small lights mimic the constellations - perfect for sharing a mud rasul treatment together
• A Champagne and Beauty Bar for pampering
• A huge spa you can spend all day in
• Multiple restaurants to choose from
• Beautiful views across the golf course and Usk Valley
• A five-star hotel

For an adult-only romantic spa break: Alexander House and Utopia Spa

A gothic hotel where the poet Shelley once lived, and a Neo Classical spa that’s all about decadence, Alexander House and Utopia Spa is every inch luxury and romance. With two award-winning restaurants and a nothing is too much trouble attitude, this is the place to treat your partner. Request rose petals on the bed or chocolate-dipped strawberries and Champagne, and stay in a choice of rooms from the five star country house to the secluded Cedar Lodge Suites in the grounds. Meanwhile, the spa is an adult-only space where you’re treated like a star from the moment you walk in the door.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• An adult-only spa
• A spa garden with heated spa pools, a barrel sauna and loungers
• Indulgent spa treatments
• Sumptuous style
• A five star country house hotel
• Historic features
• A variety of room types including Garden Suites with their own terraces, and a Duplex Master Suite set over two floors
• Two award-winning restaurants
• 'Nothing is too much trouble’ service - from rose petals on the bed to chocolate-dipped strawberries and Champagne

A romantic weekend retreat: Hoar Cross Hall

Another adult-only retreat, Hoar Cross Hall harps back to a bygone age of romance but with all the modern luxuries. The hotel is an Elizabethan manor with beautiful details intact such as hand carved monograms in the ballroom William Morris wallpaper and Sienna marble mantelpieces. Meanwhile, award-winning food includes much that’s been grown on the estate, and the spa is the piece de resistance. Amongst the manicured lawns, rose beds, box hedges and woodland, spend your time strolling in the grounds and playing croquet, before retreating to the saltwater vitality pool and myriad of facilities and treatments that are perfect for sharing.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• An award-winning, adult-only spa
• Beautiful gardens with space for activities including cycling, croquet, boules, archery, golf and tennis
• Beautiful spa experiences from a 26-metre saltwater vitality pool to heated loungers
• The Spa Terrace outdoor spa experience with a range of thermal facilities
• Six outdoor cabanas complete with a ‘ring for refreshments’ bell
• Fire pits surrounded by comfy seating so you can relax under the stars late into the evening
• A spectacular Jacobean Manor House hotel
• A restaurant in a former ballroom

For couples who want it all: Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall

In a Devon heaven on the edge of Dartmoor, Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is the perfect fusion of past and present. The historic hotel was once home to Lady Jane Grey, the UK’s ill-fated medieval queen of nine days, and today the five-star hotel is brimming with secret archways and stone towers to sneak to alongside its lavish style. The spa on the other hand is all about modern luxury. Set over three floors, you can happily spend the day there, enjoying its range of facilities and treatments, and even having lunch in their dedicated spatisserie.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• A dedicated Spatisserie spa cafe
• Hydrotherapy pool with outdoor swim-through with countryside views
• A three-floor spa
• Their own natural product range
• A five star hotel in a historic building with enchanting architectural features
• Views of Devon countryside
• Michelin Star dining in Àclèaf

For a romantic spa break with the best of everything: Lucknam Park

Achingly romantic, Lucknam Park in Wiltshire has a reputation that precedes it. Everything here is exceptional, from the Michelin starred Restaurant Hywel Jones to the legendary spa. Set in 500 acres of grounds just outside Bath, it has everything you could possibly ask for. Not only is it a five-star hotel, but there's an Equestrian Centre, tennis courts and the spa sits within walled gardens complete with thermal cabins, a 20-metre indoor pool and an indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool with arboretum views - to name just a few of its assets.

What makes it a romantic spa?

• A five-star hotel
• Home to Michelin starred Restaurant, Hywel Jones
• A spa nestled into the hotel's walled gardens
• Activities from tennis to horse riding
• An array of spa facilities including thermal cabins featuring Japanese salt, an amethyst room, aromatic steam and sauna, an infrared sauna and ice fountain
• A couples treatment room
• 500 acres of grounds just outside Bath