Spas for cosy and stylish winter wellness
From poolside fireplaces to candlelit thermal suites, and heated outdoor pools, could your next winter warmer be more luxurious than a cup of cocoa?
Read full postFrom golf and spa breaks to rest and relaxation for city slickers, massages for sports fans, and gourmet favourites for foodie fans, here are some of our top recommended spa destinations for Father's Day gifts.
You’ll be spoilt for choice at this relaxed hotel, which offers a wide variety of leisure and entertainment facilities. As well as an outdoor and indoor fitness area, the Leisure Club offers yoga and spin classes, and there are three golf courses on site as well. These include The Brabazon, The PGA National - recognised by the PGA as a world-class tournament course, and The Derby. They have even hosted the Ryder Cup four times. Meanwhile, The Belfry Spa has a selection of luxury spa treatments, but a visit wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the 90-minute Fire & Ice biothermal rooms, guaranteed to increase your wellbeing.
This five-star hotel on the edge of the River Thames, is cool, calm, contemporary, stylish and perfectly located for exploring London. It's about modern luxury, city buzz and urban relaxation. Swim, spa, dress up and drink it all in, whether you're travelling with friends, on a romantic break, or celebrating. The Westin London City is the UK’s first Westin hotel, brought to you by Marriott. Moments from Shakespeare’s Globe theatre and the Tate Modern, you’re in the heart of it all, but can retreat inside for rest and relaxation as well - it’s perfect for anyone who wants to be at the centre of everything.
Located in the Sussex countryside, Cottesmore is a converted farm welcoming groups of friends or couples on romantic stays. Guests can stay in the main house, or opt for self-catering lodges in the grounds, while a dedicated spa and leisure club offers pampering and relaxation. The emphasis is on rest and relaxation thanks to a hot tub, pool, steam room, sauna and gym, as well as holistic therapies using Decléor and Crystal Clear products.
Surrounded by 50 acres of grounds and gardens in the Staffordshire countryside, Hoar Cross Hall is a magnificent country house hotel dating to 1871. If you're here for an overnight break, you're in for a treat, staying within the Jacobean manor house, and dining in their two restaurants - one formal, one relaxed, but both luxurious. Spend time exploring beautifully manicured gardens, and enjoy activities such as jogging, cycling, croquet, boules, archery, golf and tennis. The spa is a world of its own as well, with indoor and outdoor facilities ranging from a 26-metre saltwater vitality pool flanked by two whirlpools, to a Spa Terrace with three three 15-metre pools wrapped in lavender planters and heated to a soothing 38-degrees, as well as two Brass Monkey Cold Barrels for cold water immersion therapy. The glass-fronted juniper log sauna is a joy, and there are fire pits to lounge around late into the evening.
On the famous Berkeley Street in the heart of London's iconic Mayfair, the 1 Hotel Mayfair prides itself on its luxury hospitality credentials as well as being a sustainable sanctuary. Chic interiors sit alongside a wellness ethos that runs through every experience. The spa is by the UK-born Bamford brand, famed for its organic skincare, and in-room wellness takes things to the next level with sauna blankets and PEMF Mats available for hire. The hotel has something for everyone - it's unequivocally romantic and you would delight in time spent here with friends, but if you were looking for somewhere to treat yourself, this is the place to do it.
Set amongst 400 acres, Foxhills is a luxury retreat in Surrey that's ideal for romantic getaways, time with friends, and is also family-friendly. There are three restaurants on site, as well as country club facilities including a par three, nine-hole golf course. While the hotel is historic, the health spa offers a thermal suite complete with a hammam, rasul, a relaxation area, gym, diagnostic suite, holistic studio, tennis and squash courts, and a nature trail for outdoor running. There are also four swimming pools – one indoors, one for families and one for hotel residents only. Then there's the spa garden with a natural swimming pool using water purified by plants and minerals, a sauna, hot tub and an Italian design.
Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa has an international reputation for excellence, including being recognised by Forbes Travel Guide. A five-star hotel and spa, everything is exceptional, from rooms and suites in the Tudor manor house to its two restaurants - The Latymer and Hillfield. The Latymer boasts a Michelin Star and five AA Rosettes, while Hillfield offers a more relaxed dining experience with a hyper-local menu and three AA Rosettes of its own. The spa stands at a spectacular 45,000 sq. ft, complete with a suite of pools that flow from inside out including an indoor ballroom pool with underwater music. The garden features private cabanas, each complete with a copper bath, loungers, a fridge filled with drinks, tea and coffee facilities. The spa also has its own restaurant for nourishing food and drink as well as indulgent afternoon teas.
A five-star boutique hotel and spa in the heart of Jersey’s seaside capital, St. Helier, The Club Hotel and Spa sits in one of the most coveted locations on an island known for exclusivity. Within walking distance of beaches, shops, bars and restaurants, it's a stylish retreat where the Bohemia Restaurant has a Michelin Star and the Bohemia’s Club Bar Roof Terrace invites you to dine under umbrellas and olive trees in the summer months. The Club Spa is all about decadence, with a saltwater pool and thermal suite, outdoor pool and rooftop terrace, Decléor treatments and a bespoke Rasul room where you can enjoy both mud or chocolate therapies in the heated chamber.
Overlooking the Moray Firth close to Inverness, The Golf View Hotel is a four-star retreat with views to the Black Isle and with its own gardens leading all the way to the shore. There are bedrooms that sleep groups of six in the hotel, making it the perfect getaway for groups. In the Coast Spa, a warm welcome awaits with poolside refreshments, an outdoor hot tub and Jacuzzi. There are duo treatment rooms on offer and wonderful massages on the menu which use organic Scottish seaweed skincare brand ishga.
A pristine manor house surrounded by elegantly manicured gardens, Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa in Torquay is South Devon’s adult-only hotel for stress free indulgence. Perfect for babymoons, celebrations or simply just because, the hotel is a short walk from Torquay marina where you can stroll by the water, or a short drive to the pristine beaches of the South Hams. Meanwhile, dining is an exercise in local specialties, from cream teas to seafood, and the spa is the pièce de résistance - sparkling new and with everything you could hope for.
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