Start married life in style. Fine dining, perfect pampering and total feel-good-factor at the most romantic spa destinations.
Honeymoons and mini-moon are amongst the most romantic of holidays, and the added luxury and feed good factor of a spa break the the perfect accompaniment. Whether you're looking for a few days or a whole week of pampering, here are some of our top mini-moon spa destinations.
This enormous 17th century estate, where Dame Vera Lynn once sang and LS Lowry was inspired to paint, is the ultimate in glamour and romance. Surrounded by Yorkshire countryside, from the purpose-built Three Graces Spa to their very own Gatsby-style night club, it's luxury through and through, with endless gardens for exquisite photo opportunities.
The Earl of Swinton’s ancestral seat dating back to the 1800s, Swinton Park is a 20,000 acre estate in Yorkshire with a magnificent property at its heart. Now a world-class retreat, guests delight in waking to see roaming deer in the morning, strolling through the grounds to enjoy the wildlife, taking part in a host of country pursuits, and relaxing in a dedicated spa complete with a bio-filtered outdoor natural pool. It's like stepping into your very own Disney movie.
A beautiful country house hotel set in 50 acres of grounds and gardens, Hoar Cross Hall is an Elizabethan property surrounded by manicured gardens in Staffordshire. The modern spa was added in recent years, and is a destination in its own right. The heritage of the property imbues it with the romance of a bygone era and the grounds are an opportunity to stroll hand in hand through rose gardens and woodland, play tennis, boules or croquet together, and then dine in style against a backdrop of William Morris wallpaper and Sienna marble in the former ballroom.
For those who love the environment as well as one another, South Lodge is an exercise in luxury and sustainability. The luxury country house hotel takes in views of the South Downs in a historic property that's been updated for contemporary hospitality. There are three restaurants, including the intimate Ben Wilkinson in The Pass, which is exceptionally popular for evening meals. Then there's the 44,000 sq. ft. luxury spa, which is an exceptional eco spa. Here you will not only find state-of-the-art architecture embedded into the undulating landscape, but a natural swim pond, immaculate outdoor hydrotherapy pool, the Ridgeview Beauty Bar - teaming up with the award-winning English sparkling wine producers from the South Downs, and therapies using their own collection of bespoke products.
With a flirty atmosphere and a distinctly Art Deco meets Miami vibe, The NICI in Bournemouth is a unique, luxury destination that's perfect for a romantic mini-moon. The hotel has unparalleled views of the sea and offers easy access to miles of award-winning sandy beaches. Meals are served in style, with late-night cocktails being an absolute must. Meanwhile, downtime is spent by an elegant outdoor pool in the grandees or in the spa, enjoying a host of facilities as well as treatments from award-winning brands including OTO CBD and OSKIA.
This unique retreat sits in a lovingly restored 200-acre estate in Yorkshire. You can choose to stay in the main house, or in one of the self-catered cottages or shepherd's huts within the grounds. There are two restaurants, which have a MICHELIN Green Star, and where ingredients come in large part from their sustainable kitchen garden. The spa itself is a purpose-built space within the grounds. It's luxurious but aligned with nature, complete with a secluded outdoor swimming pool, space to lounge, and therapies in dedicated rooms within the gardens, using a combination of Aromatherapy Associates, VOYA and Leighton Denny products.
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