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Top Christmas spa breaks 2023

Part of the Spabreaks.com occasion guides

A truly restful Christmas

By Christmas time we’re all usually in need of a little pampering to help get us into the festive mood, seeing us through the winter months in sparkly style. We aim to finish the year not so much with a bang as basking in unapologetic feel good factor, this might be the season of giving to our loved ones, but there’s no reason it can’t be a time for self-care as well.

From Christmas gift spa days and spa breaks to spa hotels for New Year's Eve on a whole new level. From pre-Christmas preparation to restful winter UK spa breaks from Boxing Day spa sales to New Year’s Day, and for those looking for winter spa packages that take you all the way through to spa breaks in January, we've got a spa break for everybody.

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Christmas spa break destinations

Christmas spa packages at destinations across the UK and beyond are all about feeling your best with just the right amount of indulgence. Whether it’s Christmas spa deals that give you time to yourself in the traditionally hectic season, festive spa breaks spent with loved ones, a Boxing Day spa with a group of friends, or a winter spa retreat to enjoy with your partner - there’s a Christmas spa for every preference. Here’s a little inspiration to get you in the mood!

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Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall, Devon

A magical escape on the edge of the moors, Christmas spa breaks go five star at the Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall. All mulled wine, Devon cream teas, cocktails, carols by the fire, entertainment and candlelight. This is a place that combines glamour and relaxation from black tie dinners to seasonal spa treatments.

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Ringwood Hall Hotel and Spa, Derbyshire

A 19th century manor house hotel in the Peak District, surrounded by 29 acres of parkland, Ringwood Hall is an elegant spa hotel. The botanical inspired spa always has something special happening for the festive season. Perhaps it will be a sparkling seasonal spa treatment or two, flowing Bucks Fizz, or sumptuous meals, either way you can guarantee you will feel spoiled rotten.

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St Pancras Spa, London

One of the most beautiful hotels in London, this is definitely the place to have a festive afternoon tea and get into the Christmas spirit. The spa is a space for the most warming and indulgent treatments, helping to ease away the winter chill and make you feel party ready. Then head up to the hotel for Champagne and a sweet and savoury feast fit for royalty.

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Christmas spa treatment ideas

Never underestimate the power of touch to soothe the soul and help you unwind during the holidays. We can be so hard on ourselves – making judgements on our bodies and our achievements – a spa treatment can work wonders to relax tight muscles and soothe dry skin, but also to ease those internal tensions and feel the festive spa break joy. On one of our Christmas spa breaks, that makes a massage, a facial, reflexology or whatever else you happen to choose, so much more than a physical way to relieve muscle tension - it's a much deeper, powerful experience. From warming thermal facilities to a little winter sunshine, here are a few Christmas spa treatment ideas that are perfect for the chilly winter months…

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Sun Meadow at K West Hotel and Spa

Regularly voted one of the UK’s best spas, K Spa has numerous unusual treatments and facilities. The luxurious Sun Meadow treatment room is one such example, featuring specially designed UV lights for light therapy treatment. Whilst the sound of birdsong and a running stream fills the room, spa goers relax under gentle lights that feel like spring sunshine, encouraging the production of Vitamin D and serotonin.

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The Beach Hut at The Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa

The Beach Hut is a unique experience which replicates the positive benefits of being on a beach in the sun. You lie on a bed of warm sand, and the 25 minute experience takes guests from darkness to sunrise to peak sunshine and then sunset. It is ideal for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to top up Vitamin D levels helping beat winter blues and this can even stimulate the metabolism.

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Thermal suites at Ardencote

At Ardencote's thermal spa they emphasise the wellbeing benefits of the thermal suite, from the aromatherapy steam room to the Tyrolean Kilo Sauna. Easing muscles and helping to soothe stress, the process also encourages deeper and easier breathing. In particular, the Himalayan salt sauna helps to reduce inflammation and mucus in the lungs, helping you to feel and breathe better.

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Spa Christmas gift ideas

From the most glamorous luxury spa skincare products to natural, organic aromatherapy, spa Christmas gifts are all about treating someone you love, and these are the Christmas spa gift ideas that will really make them feel cared for.

Spabreaks.com’s Christmas spa gift vouchers are the perfect way to give big Christmas presents easily, whether it’s a spa day or break, for one or for two people. Spa gift vouchers also offer you and the recipient flexibility when it comes to locations and dates as well.

Available in the form of gift cards, Christmas spa gift boxes or as e-vouchers. To make it an extra special gift under the Christmas tree, we have teamed up with luxury skincare line Temple Spa, so now your Christmas spa gift vouchers can arrive with a Temple Spa beauty box, complete with an array of skin and body products to enjoy at home.

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New Year spa breaks

Celebrations are all the better when you feel happy and healthy, making New Year spa breaks a uniquely therapeutic experience to set your intention for the months ahead. Spa hotels for New Year's Eve are expert at turning the holiday season into an extra special occasion, combining dinners and dances with seasonal spa therapies, gifts ready and waiting in your room on arrival and healthy treats to start January feeling fit, well and ready to take on the world.

From Champagne and hot tubs to facials and healthy eating; whether you want a New Year's spa break that's about decadent pampering, tranquil wellbeing or a combination of the two, there's a abundance of spa packages to choose from. A New Year's Eve spa day could be the perfect way to celebrate the season with a friend or loved one, while a New Year's Day spa may be the ideal way to enjoy quality time entirely to yourself.

Chewton Glen

Chewton Glen, Hampshire

A five-star hotel that’s as perfect for romantic escapes as it is for lavish family getaways, Chewton Glen has something for everyone. Games in the garden for the kids, luxurious rooms and suites to stay in, lavish spa experiences and superb food are all part of a 360-degree sensory experience.

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Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

The perfect combination of pampering and partying, the view across the urban skyline will give you an unrivalled seat to watch the fireworks at midnight, while dining, treatments and cocktails make this a very special place to see in the New Year.

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The Spa @ Suites Hotel, Merseyside

A cool and sophisticated city hotel, The Spa @ Suites Hotel is about sumptuous spa treatments, pampering and partying the night away. It’s perfect for a romantic New Year or a celebration with friends. Either way, you’re guaranteed to leave with a positive outlook.

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