Local attractions range from the family fun of Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park to the elegance of Woburn Abbey and the scenic grasslands of Dunstable Downs. A university town and a historic county, guests of spa hotels in Bedfordshire can be safe in the knowledge that to head to this UK county for relaxation is to encounter something really special.

Perhaps one of the best spas in Bedfordshire is Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa. A magnificently grand hotel, the luxurious country house dates back 300 years and sits in an estate of over 1000 acres. Black taxi cabs ferry guests from accommodation to the main house for dinner, and the spa offers contemporary facilities that perfectly complement the otherwise historic grandeur of the location.

Another best spas near Bedford is Champneys Henlow Grange. Just as elegant as Luton Hoo but with an entirely different emphasis, this spa is brought to you from the health spa deities of the UK. Champneys has a collection of destinations across the UK and offers a true health spa experience. That means there’s feel-good-factor food and uniquely beneficial spa treatments that have a real impact on your wellbeing are the order of the day. It is a detox for mind, body and soul.

Bedfordshire is not all about once-in-a-lifetime spa experiences and spa weekends however. It also has a number of tantalising spa days and breaks available that are perfect for a last minute or a mid week spa day in Bedfordshire around payday. The Bannatyne brand for example has destinations at Luton and Stotfold, both of which invite you to indulge in an afternoon of impulsive pampering, simply because you deserve it.