A market town in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, Skipton is the gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and offers visitors to the area a variety of things to do and places to explore on a spa break.
Amongst the things its famous for are its 900 year old castle, a romantic ruined priory, and its historic cobbled High Street. Heritage and natural beauty are very much at the forefront of a visit to Skipton.
So, to elaborate - of the top attractions, Skipton Castle is a favourite. Built in 1090 by a Norman baron, it later came into the possession of the Clifford family, who are famous in Skipton, with their name peppered across the town. Other historic favourites include the Craven Museum, where you will find Shakespeare’s first folios, and the waterwheel at High Corn Mill, which dates to 1310.
Skipton Market is a lot of fun to head to. With no fixed stalls, it’s first come, first served for traders in the morning, which means there’s always the chance to discover something different. That’s in addition to lots of enchanting local shops to explore on the high street and at Craven Court. Skipton’s position on the Leeds-Liverpool canal also makes for charming waterside strolls or even the odd boat trip.
Yorkshire has lots of independent breweries, so another favourite pastime in the area is sampling local beers. There are plenty of pubs for a pint and good pub grub, although if tea is more your thing, then the various tea shops also serve up that other Yorkshire classic - an excellent cuppa.
A trip to Skipton is only enhanced by staying at a spa hotel. Amongst the favourites is the exquisite Nàdarra Spa, a luxury, modern retreat surrounded by rolling countryside and a 24 acre lake. The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa is also charming, a country escape with a dreamy boutique spa housed in an ancient barn.
19 spas found
The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa
Skipton, North Yorkshire Available as a gift
A luxurious country escape surrounded by glorious countryside, The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa has an illustrious history and a dreamy boutique spa housed in an ancient barn.
- Parking
- Gym
- Relax Room
- Restaurant
- Pet Friendly
The Twilight One
- Dinner in the Brasserie Restaurant - Use of the facilities from 5:30pm - Robe and towel provided
Hollins Hall
Shipley, Bradford Available as a gift
Historic on the outside, contemporary on the inside, Hollins Hall welcomes everybody but is particularly favoured by groups of friends looking for a weekend of catching up or celebrating together.
- Parking
- Gym
- Pool
- Golf
- Restaurant
- Coffee Shop
Relax and Unwind
- Glass of prosecco - Use of the spa facilities - Towel and slippers provided
Chevin Country Park and Hotel
Otley, Yorkshire Available as a gift
A chance to escape the buzz of daily life and relax in beautiful rural surroundings, Chevin Country Park and Hotel is the perfect place to go with friends.
- Parking
- Gym
- Relax Room
- Restaurant
- Pet Friendly
- Tennis
Afternoon Lakeside Retreat
- Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person - Light lunch with a glass of Prosecco - Use of the facilities between 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Robe, towel and slippers provided **Spa treatment choices:** - Pro-Glow Renewal Facial - Pro-Glow Smooth Facial - Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial - Pro-Glow Resurface Facial - Face and Body Ritual (Back Massage and Facial) - Elemis Intensley Cleansing Salt Scrub - Peaceful Pregnancy Massage
Grantley Hall
Ripon, North Yorkshire Available as a gift
Party like Gatsby or dine like a queen, Grantley Hall is a luxury wonderland cocooned in a historic country house. Undeniably romantic, the setting is one of regal fairytales.
- Heated Loungers
- Parking
- Dual Treatment
- Restaurant
- Nightclub
Relaxing Spa Break
- One night dinner, bed and breakfast in a **Deluxe Room** - Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment **plus** one Elite spa treatment per person - Welcome drink in the room - Gift on departure - Use of the spa facilities from 2pm on day of arrival until 12 midday on day of departure - Robe, towel and slippers provided **Meal:** £50 allowance per person towards dinner in Restaurant EightyEight **60 minute spa treatment choices:** - Massage - Facial **Elite spa treatment choices:** - Cryotherapy - Medistream
The Harrogate Spa - DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
Harrogate, North Yorkshire Available as a gift
A palatial red brick hotel amongst the blissful beauty of Yorkshire, Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa is a romantic retreat and somewhere that all guests fall in love with.
- Parking
- Dual Treatment
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Pet Friendly
- Bar
Twilight Spa
- Glass of fizz - Sharing board - 2 hours use of the spa facilities from 7pm-9pm - Robe, towel and slippers provided
Nidd Hall
Harrogate, North Yorkshire Available as a gift
Part of the Warner Leisure Hotels group, Nidd Hall is an enchanting 18th-century property in the spectacular Yorkshire countryside showcasing historic architecture and a wealth of spa and leisure activities, from tranquil treatments to tennis and archery.
- Parking
- Gym
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Salon
Two Night Escape
- Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast - Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person - Entertainment included - Temple Spa gift in the room - Late check out at 12pm - Use of the spa facilities from 12pm on the day of arrival, until 10am on the day of departure (room check in is at 3pm) - Robe and towel provided **Meal:** 3 course dinner per person on **both nights** **Spa treatment choices:** - Temple Spa Drift Away Full Body Massage - Temple Spa Outer Glow Body Exfoliation - Temple Spa My Kinda Skin Facial - Jessica Manicure - Jessica Pedicure
The Spa @ Hub26
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Available as a gift
A day spa in the heart of West Yorkshire, The Spa at Hub26 is a beautiful, contemporary space that's designed for rest and relaxation.
- Gym
- Relax Room
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant
Simply Spa for Two
- Robe, towel and slippers provided - 2 hours use of the spa facilities
Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
Blackburn, Lancashire Available as a gift
An impressive country house, guests at Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa find heritage fused with contemporary spa facilities and the warm, comforting welcome of the Mercure brand.
- Parking
- Dual Treatment
- Gym
- Golf
- Restaurant
- Bar
Relaxing Spa Day Access with Afternoon Tea
- Afternoon Tea served in the Spa Lounge - Fruit juice on arrival - £10 retail skincare voucher - Use of the facilities from 10.30am - 5.30pm - Robe and towel provided *Maximum 10 people*
Gomersal Park Hotel and Dream Spa
Gomersal, West Yorkshire Available as a gift
Surrounded by parkland, Gomersal Park Hotel and Dream Spa is a modern spa with the space to visit with friends, and a VIP Suite that’s perfect for romantic retreats.
- Heated Loungers
- Parking
- Gym
- Restaurant
Fire and Ice Experience Half Day
- Fire and Ice Experience - Welcome refreshments - Use of the spa facilities between 10am - 2pm **or** 3pm - 8pm (2.30pm - 6.30pm on Sundays) - Robe, towel and slippers provided
Swinton Estate
Ripon, North Yorkshire Available as a gift
The ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton dating back to the 1880s, Swinton Park is a luxury castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales, perfect for romantic escapes and award-winning experiences.
- Parking
- Gym
- Relax Room
- Restaurant
- Pet Friendly
- Salon
Sundown Spa
- Dinner served in the Terrace at 5:30pm or 8:45pm - Use of robe, towel and flip flops - 2 hours use of the spa facilities from 7pm-9pm if having dinner first or 6:30pm-8:30pm if having dinner after
Wood Hall Hotel and Spa
Wetherby, Yorkshire Available as a gift
Silence is golden at this charming country escape offering relaxation and pampering in the Yorkshire countryside combining historic style and modern luxuries.
- Parking
- Gym
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
Captivating Spa Break
- One night's bed and breakfast - Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person - Full use of the spa facilities - Robe, towel and slippers provided **Spa treatment choices:** - Luxury Facial - Full Body Massage - Face and Body Combo (Express Facial and Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage) - Classic Pedicure - Luxury Manicure - Body and Massage Combo (Full Body Salt Scrub and Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage) - Pregnancy Facial - Pregnancy Massage
Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Lancashire, North England Available as a gift
Amidst the Lancashire countryside, Stanley House Hotel & Spa is an award-winning boutique hotel set in 54 acres of the Ribble Valley in Mellor. With just 30 rooms and suites, the bijou retreat is world-class, luxurious and romantic, famed for its food, its style and its sense of relaxation.
- Heated Loungers
- Parking
- Dual Treatment
- Restaurant
- Bar
Sunset Bliss
- Glass of fizz - 2 hours use of the facilities in the evening - Robe towel and slippers provided