10 of the top spa hotels for playing tennis

Outdoor courts at Hoar Cross Hall

Lots of spas have tennis courts, but few places offer such a spectacular backdrop for a friendly match as Hoar Cross Hall. The five-star hotel and spa in Staffordshire, sits in 50 acres of grounds and gardens. Amongst the manicured lawns, rose beds, box hedges and woodland, there's space for rest and relaxation in a spectacular spa. However, sports fans can also enjoy jogging, cycling, croquet, boules, archery, golf and tennis on exceptionally kept outdoor courts.

All-weather tennis courts at Fairmont Windsor Park

Fairmont Windsor Park offers a feast of experiences - you really have to visit more than once to make the most of it. The all-singing, all-dancing hotel has everything you could possibly ask for, from 40 acres of grounds and gardens to a 2,500m2 spa complete with thermal facilities and specialist experiences like a cryotherapy chamber. Alongside five-star luxury, the grounds are brimming with sporting opportunities, including all-weather tennis courts, not to mention a chance to try your hand at the increasingly popular Padel tennis. There are two Padel courts available, alongside three regular tennis courts, an outdoor gym and training rig, as well as a 20m sled track.

Dual tennis courts at The Spa at Carden

The Spa at Carden is known as an adult-only retreat complete with a Bollinger Champagne bar in the spa and a 2,500 square metre spa garden. However, the 1000 acre estate in Cheshire is also home to a beautiful hotel, complete with its own vineyard, and plenty of sporting activities. There are two 18-hole golf courses, an FA-sized football pitch, and dual tennis courts (with vineyard surroundings) including tennis training available.

Two tennis courts at Calcot and Spa

Nestled into 220 acres of exquisite Cotswold countryside, Calcot and Spa is known for being a stylish retreat. The spa is a destination in its own right, somewhere you could happily spend a whole day, not least in its iconic outdoor fireside hot tub surrounded by lavender. Among its many assets, there are 220 acres to explore. You may like to head out exploring on a walk or jog on the three-kilometre Trim Trail, or play a round on one of two tennis courts.

Outdoor hard courts at Eastwell Manor

A grand estate with a renowned spa as part of its facilities, this is a retreat best saved for special occasions, combining a luxurious Elizabethan manor house with far reaching views of the North Downs. A destination in its own right, the Champneys Spa has world-class facilities and a menu of spa treatments that will leave you feeling truly rejuvenated and rested. There's a huge gym, fitness classes, two swimming pools, and a hydrotherapy area, and exercise plays a big part at this retreat. Garden games like pitch and putt, table tennis, pétanque and croquet, a nine hole golf course, and beautifully kept outdoor hard tennis courts.

Eight tennis courts at Five Lakes Resort

An ultra modern hotel with a world of things to do, Five Lakes Resort is light, contemporary, and boasts modern style with sweeping views of the golf courses and surrounding countryside. For tennis fans, there's a whopping eight tennis courts at Five Lakes Resort, as well as badminton, squash, table tennis and a gym. The spa area has a pool, sauna and steam room, and a manicure and pedicure room catering for up to seven people. There is also a relaxation room, and 12 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a range of face and body therapies.

Outdoor courts at Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa

Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa invites you to enjoy a sumptuous and romantic experience, with lavish accommodation and captivating history. Alongside the hotel, the Utopia Spa’s Grecian-inspired water therapies, treatments and bespoke outdoor barrel sauna and hot tub are the perfect place to unwind and enjoy being thoroughly spoiled. Set within a 120-acre estate, the retreat is an ideal place for leisure - play a spot of croquet or test yourself with a match with our giant chess set, hire bicycles, and enjoy game, set, and match on their tennis court.

Two outdoor hard courts at Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa

Situated in a barn with impressive exposed timber frames, Bailiffscourt Spa is an impressive addition to the beautiful medieval-style house and cottages that make up this romantic hotel. With an outdoor infinity pool which can be looked over from a terrace with sea views, the spa is a place for escaping the rigours of everyday life and indulging in some special time with a loved one. High end organic product house TEMPLESPA is used for treatments, which range from facial and massage therapies to mud wraps and manicures. Set within 30 acres of grounds and gardens in Sussex, the experience is complete with a number of outdoor leisure activities, including two outdoor hard courts for working out before winding down.

Outdoor hard courts at Bryn Tanat Wellness Spa

A secluded retreat on the mid Wales border, Bryn Tanat Hall is a tranquil escape surrounded by acres of woodland leading to the banks of the eponymous River Tanat. Guests stay in self-catered lodges and eco pods within the grounds, and the spa sits within the grounds, a contemporary wellness haven that celebrates its natural surroundings and where guests have exclusive use of the facilities for set periods of the day. Facilities include a fitness suite and outdoor tennis courts, surrounded by Scots Pine trees and located near the parkland lodges. There's also a large hydrotherapy tub, far infrared sauna, red light therapy, experience shower and treatment rooms where therapists use products from VOYA as well as Wild Beauty from the Rhug Estate in North Wales.

A full-sized tennis court at Fawsley Hall

Surrounded by formal gardens and parkland that were designed by the renowned architect Capability Brown in the 1760s, Fawsley Hall is a four-star hotel with a boutique spa experience, perfect for romantic getaways or quality time with friends and loved ones. Once hosting Elizabeth I, you can practically feel the history at this beautiful retreat, while the spa offers a contemporary wellbeing experience that spans indoor and outdoor facilities and a collection of exquisite holistic therapies. Amongst the many experiences available, there's a full-sized tennis court overlooking picturesque lakes - the perfect chance to make use of the lush parkland and manicured lawns.