Who owns the Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?

The Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House is part of AB hotels, a family-run business, owned by the Bejerano family.

How do you get to Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?

Set in 12 acres of peaceful Hertfordshire countryside just outside St Albans, Sopwell House is home to The Cottonmill Spa – a world-class wellness destination offering luxury and innovation in equal measure. If you are driving, follow directions to AL1 2HQ. Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests. The closest train station is St Albans City, which is a 10-minute taxi ride from the hotel. The closest airport is London Luton, approximately a 25-minute drive away.

What is included in a spa day at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?

What is included in a spa day at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include 14-metre pool, a Jacuzzi, a vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms, a gym and fitness suite and exercise studios, indoor/outdoor experience showers, a hydrotherapy pool, spa garden, outdoor hot tubs, botanical steam room, salt steam room, organic sauna, panoramic sauna, whisper room, deep relaxation room, four sense loungers and heated loungers, and an amber and quartz crystal bed. There’s a manicure and pedicure salon, and a rose relaxation room. There are 16 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates and ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

What is near Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?

Set in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside, Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House is a luxurious wellness retreat offering a serene escape with a blend of modern facilities and natural beauty. Nearby attractions include: - St Albans Cathedral - Verulamium Park - St Albans Museum + Gallery - Sopwell Priory - Clarence Park - The Alban Way - The Roman Theatre of Verulamiun

When was the Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House built?

Sopwell House first opened in the early 1600s as a country house and has since evolved into one of Hertfordshire’s premier hotels. In 2010, the hotel underwent a major refurbishment, enhancing its luxurious charm. The addition of the Cottonmill Spa in 2019, following a £14 million redevelopment, further elevated the property. This transformation included a sleek three-storey extension and a comprehensive refurbishment of the existing spa facilities, establishing it as a world-class wellness destination that seamlessly blends modern luxury with tranquil surroundings.

What amenities does Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House have?

Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House is an award-winning spa and hotel with 128 bedrooms, suites and apartments, all furnished in a sumptuous contemporary style. For greater privacy and choice, Sopwell House also boasts 16 Mews Suites. The dining experience includes Omboo for Asian fare, and The Brasserie for an international menu. For teas, coffees and light bites there’s the Conservatory, while afternoon tea is served in the Cocktail Lounge. Spa facilities include 14-metre pool, a Jacuzzi, a vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms, a gym and fitness suite and exercise studios, indoor/outdoor experience showers, a hydrotherapy pool, spa garden, outdoor hot tubs, botanical steam room, salt steam room, organic sauna, panoramic sauna, whisper room, deep relaxation room, four sense loungers and heated loungers, and an amber and quartz crystal bed. There’s a manicure and pedicure salon, and a rose relaxation room. There are 16 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates and ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments. Accessible facilities include: - Accessible bedrooms available - A hotel lift - Spa lifts - A pool chair lift for the main pool, but this cannot be used for the hot tubs of hydrotherapy pool

What are the food and drink options at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?

The dining experience includes Omboo for Asian fare, and The Brasserie for an international menu. For teas, coffees and light bites there’s the Conservatory, while afternoon tea is served in the Cocktail Lounge.

How many treatment rooms are there at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?

There are 16 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates and ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Sopwell House is at 3pm and check-out is 11am The spa is open from 6.30am until 10pm on weekdays and 7.30am until 9pm on weekends. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.

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Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House

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9.0 Excellent 27 customer reviews

Safe Hands For Cancer Accredited

The perfect mix of grandeur and comfort, this country house hotel is the height of luxury with an emphasis on hospitality at its warmest. Cottonmill is a luxurious sanctuary with state-of-the-art facilities and truly decadent spa experiences delivered by world-class experts. Innovative spaces provide relaxation areas post treatment, in private gardens and poolside terraces along with cabanas, hot tubs and fire pits woven into a landscaped oasis.

Spa and hotel facilities

Dual Treatment
Experience Showers
Gym
Heated Loungers
Hot Tub
Hydrotherapy Pool

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Pamper Club Escape

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill
Spa check in from 12 noon on arrival day until 11am check out on day of departure, room check in from 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £50 allowance per person towards dinner in Brasserie or Omboo

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance or Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Touch Face and Back spa treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
Pregnancy Massage

The Club at Cottonmill Countryside Classic

1 night 3 meals 1 treatment

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill
Spa check in from 12 noon on arrival day until 11am check out on day of departure, room check in from 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £45 allowance per person towards dinner in The Brasserie

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance or Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Touch Face and Back spa treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
Pregnancy Massage

Two Night Cottonmill Elegant Escape

2 nights 5 meals 1 treatment

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of the spa facilities at Cottonmill
Spa check in from 12 noon on arrival day until 11am check out on day of departure, room check in from 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £45 allowance per person towards dinner in The Brasserie on both nights

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance or Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Touch Face and Back spa treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
Pregnancy Massage

Please note this package does not include use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill

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Suite Club Break

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill
Spa check in from 12 noon on arrival day until 11am check out on day of departure, room check in from 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £50 allowance per person towards dinner in Brasserie or Omboo

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance or Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Touch Face and Back spa treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
Pregnancy Massage

Two Night The Club at Cottonmill Countryside Classic

2 nights 5 meals 1 treatment

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill
Spa check in from 12 noon on arrival day until 11am check out on day of departure, room check in from 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £45 allowance per person towards dinner in The Brasserie on both nights

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance or Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Touch Face and Back spa treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
Pregnancy Massage

Two Night Club Rendezvous

2 nights 5 meals 2 treatments

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast in a Mews Studio Suite or Corner Suite
Choice of two 60 minute spa treatments per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill
Spa check in from 12 noon on arrival day until 11am check out on day of departure, room check in from 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £60 allowance towards dinner per person (food only) in Omboo on the 1st night and £45 credit in The Brasserie on the 2nd night

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance or Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Touch Face and Back spa treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
Pregnancy Massage

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Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
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Spa days

4 packages found based on your criteria.

Cottonmill The Classic

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of Cottonmill spa facilities from 9am - 6pm
Robe and towel provided

Spa treatment choices:

Elemis Expert Touch Nourish Facial
Elemis Expert Deep Tissue Tension-ease Massage
Elemis Expert Pregnancy Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Glow Facial
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Upper Body Bliss Treatment
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

Please note this package does not include use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill

Summer Club Unwind

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco
Use of The Club at Cottonmill and Cottonmill spa facilities from 11am - 7pm
Robe and towel provided

Spa treatment choices:

Elemis Expert Touch Nourish Facial
Elemis Expert Deep Tissue Tension-ease Massage
Elemis Expert Pregnancy Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Glow Facial
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Upper Body Bliss Treatment
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

The Club at Cottonmill Classic Day

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill and Cottonmill from 9am - 6pm
Robe and towel provided

Spa treatment choices:

Elemis Expert Touch Nourish Facial
Elemis Expert Deep Tissue Tension-ease Massage
Elemis Expert Pregnancy Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Glow Facial
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Upper Body Bliss Treatment
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

The Club at Cottonmill The Elements

Spa day 1 meal 2 treatments

Choice of two 60 minute spa treatments per person
3 course lunch in The Pantry
Use of the spa facilities at The Club at Cottonmill and Cottonmill from 9am - 6pm
Robe and towel provided

Spa treatment choices:

Elemis Expert Touch Nourish Facial
Elemis Expert Deep Tissue Tension-ease Massage
Elemis Expert Pregnancy Massage
Aromatherapy Associates The Ultimate Glow Facial
Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Muscle Release Massage
Cottonmill Signature Massage
Upper Body Bliss Treatment
Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Purchase a monetary voucher that can be redeemed at a later date.

Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
Schedule e-voucher

This spa has earned Safe Hands for Cancer accreditation for completing adequate training, which has been approved by SATCC.

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Why people visit here

Most loved by

It’s unquestionably romantic, but it’s also a fantastic and convivial place to visit with a group of friends.
Best known for

Being a luxury country house hotel, but now it’s also complemented by the most beautiful adult-only, contemporary spa, which makes for an ideal destination as part of a weekend break or as a day spa destination in its own right.
Safe Hands for Cancer

Accredited by the SATCC and part of the Spabreaks.com Safe Hands for Cancer Collection, this spa welcomes people living with or beyond cancer and offers a number of specialist trained therapists.
Wow-factor

Frankly, the design throughout, but in particular, the spa garden, curated by award-winning garden designer Ann-Marie Powell and taking the spa experience outside from the panoramic sauna to the four sense loungers. The spa is the first in the UK to introduce treatments on an Amber and Quartz Crystal Bed, which delivers thermal therapy by immersing the body in hot sand.

Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House frequently asked questions

Who owns the Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?: The Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House is part of AB hotels, a family-run business, owned by the Bejerano family.
How do you get to Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?: Set in 12 acres of peaceful Hertfordshire countryside just outside St Albans, Sopwell House is home to The Cottonmill Spa – a world-class wellness destination offering luxury and innovation in equal measure. If you are driving, follow directions to AL1 2HQ. Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests. The closest train station is St Albans City, which is a 10-minute taxi ride from the hotel. The closest airport is London Luton, approximately a 25-minute drive away.
What is included in a spa day at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?: What is included in a spa day at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include 14-metre pool, a Jacuzzi, a vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms, a gym and fitness suite and exercise studios, indoor/outdoor experience showers, a hydrotherapy pool, spa garden, outdoor hot tubs, botanical steam room, salt steam room, organic sauna, panoramic sauna, whisper room, deep relaxation room, four sense loungers and heated loungers, and an amber and quartz crystal bed. There’s a manicure and pedicure salon, and a rose relaxation room. There are 16 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates and ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.
What is near Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?: Set in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside, Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House is a luxurious wellness retreat offering a serene escape with a blend of modern facilities and natural beauty. Nearby attractions include:

St Albans Cathedral

Verulamium Park

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Sopwell Priory

Clarence Park

The Alban Way

The Roman Theatre of Verulamiun
When was the Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House built?: Sopwell House first opened in the early 1600s as a country house and has since evolved into one of Hertfordshire’s premier hotels. In 2010, the hotel underwent a major refurbishment, enhancing its luxurious charm. The addition of the Cottonmill Spa in 2019, following a £14 million redevelopment, further elevated the property. This transformation included a sleek three-storey extension and a comprehensive refurbishment of the existing spa facilities, establishing it as a world-class wellness destination that seamlessly blends modern luxury with tranquil surroundings.
What amenities does Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House have?: Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House is an award-winning spa and hotel with 128 bedrooms, suites and apartments, all furnished in a sumptuous contemporary style. For greater privacy and choice, Sopwell House also boasts 16 Mews Suites. The dining experience includes Omboo for Asian fare, and The Brasserie for an international menu. For teas, coffees and light bites there’s the Conservatory, while afternoon tea is served in the Cocktail Lounge.

Spa facilities include 14-metre pool, a Jacuzzi, a vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms, a gym and fitness suite and exercise studios, indoor/outdoor experience showers, a hydrotherapy pool, spa garden, outdoor hot tubs, botanical steam room, salt steam room, organic sauna, panoramic sauna, whisper room, deep relaxation room, four sense loungers and heated loungers, and an amber and quartz crystal bed. There’s a manicure and pedicure salon, and a rose relaxation room. There are 16 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates and ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

Accessible bedrooms available

A hotel lift

Spa lifts

A pool chair lift for the main pool, but this cannot be used for the hot tubs of hydrotherapy pool
What are the food and drink options at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?: The dining experience includes Omboo for Asian fare, and The Brasserie for an international menu. For teas, coffees and light bites there’s the Conservatory, while afternoon tea is served in the Cocktail Lounge.
How many treatment rooms are there at Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House?: There are 16 treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates and ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.
What time is check in/check out?: Check-in at Sopwell House is at 3pm and check-out is 11am The spa is open from 6.30am until 10pm on weekdays and 7.30am until 9pm on weekends. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.

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