Spa breaks in the UK
Escape on one of these luxurious spa breaks
What makes the perfect spa hotel? Fabulous facilities, fluffy robes, terrific treatments, wonderful water and heat areas and first-class service. And a tranquil setting far from the distractions of modern life really is the icing on the cake. Even in the heart of central London there are spa hotels that can make you feel you're a million miles from Piccadilly Circus.
Take your friends, your mum, your partner, anyone. Just take some time out with our pick of the best spa breaks in the UK...
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South East
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa,
Marlow,
Buckinghamshire
Book a stay at Danesfield House
Set in 65 acres of elevated grounds just 45 minutes from central London, this four-star hotel enjoys spectacular views across the River Thames, and a restaurant that's been awarded four AA Rosettes. Impressive public rooms include the cathedral-like Great Hall, an award-winning spa; and The Orangery for informal dining. The Oak Room Restaurant is an ideal setting for enjoying innovative cooking from Adam Simmonds. Some bedrooms have balconies and stunning views, and nothing is too much trouble for the team of committed staff.
The spa offers relaxation and wellbeing in elegant surroundings, linked to the hotel via a glass walkway. There's a 20m ozone-cleansed pool and a range of treatments on offer using ESPA, Molton Brown, CARITA and Jessica products.
Sopwell House Hotel, Country Club and Spa,
St Albans,
Hertfordshire
Book a stay at Sopwell House Hotel
Once the Georgian country home of Lord Mountbatten, this four-star hotel is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility set amid 12 acres of picturesque gardens in the Hertfordshire countryside. As well as a brasserie, Sopwell House offers contemporary fine dining in The Restaurant, which boasts an AA Rosette. The menu is modern British with a touch of French, created by Paris-trained Executive Chef James Chapman.
The spa offers more than 30 spa and beauty treatments to "nourish the soul", from soothing massages to detoxifying wraps and therapeutic hot stones. There's also a gym, a 15m indoor heated swimming pool, a poolside spa bath and a steam room.
K West Hotel & Spa,
London
Book a stay at K West London
This funky four-star hotel is a minimalist oasis in the metropolis of London and conveniently situated for Notting Hill and the Westfield shopping centre. There's a trendy lobby bar and mezzanine style restaurant, and spacious, well-appointed bedrooms offering luxurious bedding, Aveda toiletries and a host of thoughtful extras such as CD and DVD players. The lively foyer bar – K Lounge – features DJs until 2am.
The spa itself boasts a sauna, a jacuzzi, two aromatherapy steam rooms, and treatment rooms, plus the RelaKs Lounge, where you can chill out for up to 60 minutes after a treatment and enjoy ergonomically designed loungers, individual reading lamps, headphones and a soothing water feature. There's also a gym, fitness classes, and a nail bar, and treatments use products from a range of skincare houses including Germaine De Capuccini, ESPA, Ytsara, and Crystal Clear.
Nutfield Priory,
Redhill,
Surrey
Book a stay at Nutfield Priory
This four-star Victorian country house from the Handpicked Hotels stable, dates back to 1872 and is set in 40 acres of grounds. Inspired by the neo-Gothic design of the Palace of Westminster, Nutfield Priory is unique. Bedrooms are individually decorated and equipped with an excellent range of facilities. Public areas include the impressive grand hall, the library, and a cosy lounge bar area. The Cloisters restaurant boasts two AA Rosettes and affords stunning views over Surrey's South Downs.
Perfect for a spa break, its spa and health club houses a gym, an indoor swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna, steam rooms, fitness classes, squash courts, treatment rooms, a relaxation room, a manicure area and a brasserie and bar.
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa,
Brockenhurst,
Hampshire
Book a stay at Careys Manor
This fabulous four-star hotel and spa is one of the largest in the New Forest. Famous for its spa breaks, it was voted Hotel Spa of the Year at the British Beauty Awards, awarded Gold by the Green Business Tourism Scheme for Excellence in Environmental Practice and was a finalist for Sustainable Tourism by Tourism South East. It boasts three restaurants: the relaxed Blaireaus French Bistro; Thai cuisine in the Zen Garden; and fine dining in the shape of the Manor, which has earned two AA Rosettes.
The £6m SenSpa is home to a large hydrotherapy pool, a herbal sauna, a thermal room, heated loungers, a crystal steam room, a mud room, an ice room, a gym, a fitness studio, treatment rooms, an ozone swimming pool and more. There are also several different showers, including stimulating health showers scented with peppermint and eucalyptus, and tropical, sea and ice storm showers complete with thunder and lightning.
Sir Christopher Wren's House,
Windsor,
Berkshire
Book a stay at Sir Christopher Wren's House
This four-star hotel in Royal Windsor sits on the edge of the Thames overlooking Eton Bridge. Once the family home of British architect Sir Christopher Wren, the main house holds a unique place in British heritage and has been meticulously restored. A variety of well-appointed bedrooms are available, including several in the adjacent courtyard rooms. Strok's Restaurant boasts two AA Rosettes and offers modern European fine dining with riverside views.
The spa itself offers a range of ESPA treatments, including facials, pedicures and body wraps, as well as an open-air jacuzzi, a sauna and a gym.
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa,
Newbury,
Berkshire
Book a stay at Donnington Valley
This four-star hotel comes complete with an 18-hole golf course, a restaurant boasting two AA Rosettes, and a state-of-the-art spa. Air-conditioned bedrooms are stylish, spacious and particularly well equipped with fridges, lap-top safes and internet access. And the Wine Press restaurant offers imaginative food complemented by a superb wine list.
The spa forms a sanctuary offering a wide range of innovative treatments from ESPA, Clarins, Spa Find and Jessica Nails. There's also an 18m swimming pool, a steam room, a sauna, an aromatherapy room and monsoon shower, a sun terrace, plus a gym and a studio.
Chewton Glen,
New Milton,
Hampshire
Book a stay at Chewton Glen
This outstanding five-star luxury country house hotel is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. Chewton Glen is set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park, just a few minutes walk from the sea. Log fires and afternoon tea are part of the tradition here, and lounges enjoy fine views over sweeping croquet lawns. Most bedrooms are very spacious, with private patios or balconies. Dining is a treat – its restaurant boasts three AA Rosettes, and the extensive wine lists are essential reading for the enthusiast.
The spa and leisure facilities are among the best in the country and it was voted 'The UK's Favourite Spa Retreat' in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveller Magazine Reader Spa Awards. As well as 10 treatment rooms and a relaxation room, you can enjoy an outdoor whirlpool, a 17m ozone swimming pool, a hydrotherapy spa pool, aromatherapy saunas and crystal steam rooms, cold drench showers, a pool bar and lounge, a gym and a fitness studio.
Tylney Hall Hotel,
Hook,
Hampshire
Book a stay at Tylney Hall Hotel
This grand Victorian country house is a grade II listed mansion set in 66 acres of beautiful parkland. It's a four-star establishment and an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. Features include spacious public rooms such as the Wedgwood drawing room and panelled Oak Room, all-weather tennis courts, a croquet lawn, and magnificently restored water gardens that were originally laid out by Gertrude Jekyll.
The spa offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a whirlpool, a sauna, a gym, an outdoor terrace and a health and beauty suite. Other leisure facilities can be arranged at the hotel, including horse riding, archery and clay pigeon shooting, and there's an 18-hole golf course nearby.
Cliveden and The Pavilion Spa,
Taplow,
Berkshire
Book a stay at Cliveden
This grand Italianate mansion is a five-star hotel and an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. The chalk cliffs that give the estate its name, provide panoramic views over the beautiful Berkshire countryside and an idyllic bend in the River Thames. Ornate furniture, oak panelling, priceless artwork, and 376 acres of formal gardens, will make you feel like royalty. Previous guests have included every British monarch since George I, Prime Ministers, President Roosevelt and even Charlie Chaplin.
As well as an array of beauty and holistic treatments, the Pavilion Spa offers indoor and outdoor heated pools, whirlpool spas, steam rooms, a sauna and Canadian hot tubs. Situated in National Trust grounds inside the famous walled garden, it offers treatments from exclusive brands such as Terraké and Carita. There's also a gym and tennis, squash and croquet facilities.
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa,
Bagshot,
Surrey
Book a stay at Pennyhill Park
This delightful five-star country-house hotel is set in 120-acre grounds and is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. Its Latymer restaurant has been awarded four AA Rosettes and one Michelin star, and there is also a brasserie.
An ideal spa break destination, the hotel boasts 45,000 square feet of spa housing a thermal sequencing experience, ozone treated swimming and hydrotherapy pools – indoor and outdoor – along with a comprehensive range of therapies and treatments. Enjoy luxurious showering facilities and changing rooms, croquet, tennis, archery and clay pigeon shooting.
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Midlands
Fawsley Hall,
Daventry,
Northamptonshire
Send a booking enquiry to Fawsley Hall
This four-star hotel dates back to the 15th century and is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. Peacefully located in beautiful gardens designed by 'Capability' Brown, Fawsley Hall offers spacious, individually designed bedrooms and stylish public areas are beautifully furnished with antique and period pieces. Afternoon tea is served in the impressive Great Hall. Dinner is available in the Fine-dining Equilibrium Restaurant, which boasts three AA Rosettes, or the more relaxed Bess's Brasserie. The hotel has a jogging trail and an all-weather tennis court.
The spa is home to a gym, steam room, jacuzzi, sauna and treatments. The Grayshott Studio Spa – due to open Spring 2009 – will also boast a 16m indoor ozone pool, an outdoor hydro pool, further treatment rooms and an extensive gym.
New Hall Hotel & Spa,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands
Book a stay at New Hall
Situated in 26 acres of beautiful grounds, this four-star Handpicked Hotel is reputed to be the oldest inhabited, moated house in England. Its medieval charm and character combine well with modern guest facilities. Public areas, with their fine panelling and mullioned stained-glass windows, include the magnificent Great Chamber. Experience fine dining from a British menu at The Bridge Restaurant, which boasts two AA Rosettes, or sample home-cooked favourites in the Terrace Brasserie. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, a croquet lawn and a nine-hole pitch and putt course.
The hotel spa combines an indoor swimming pool, a gym, a hydrotherapy pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna and steam rooms. Exercise classes are held regularly and there are several treatment and relaxation rooms to allow you to indulge in pampering with Decléor products.
Nailcote Hall,
Balsall Common,
Coventry,
Warwickshire
Book a stay at Nailcote Hall
This 17th-century four-star hotel, set in 15 acres of grounds, boasts a Championship Par-3 golf course, all-weather tennis courts, a jogging track, croquet and pentaque facilities, and a Piano Bar. Its restaurant – The Oak Room – offers fine dining and boasts an AA Rosette.
The hotel spa houses a 14m Roman bath-style swimming pool, a children's pool, a jacuzzi, a steam room, a gym, and a beauty salon.
Fairlawns Hotel & Spa,
Walsall,
West Midlands
Book a stay at Fairlawns Hotel
In a rural location in nine acres of immaculately landscaped grounds, this constantly improving three-star hotel offers a wide range of facilities and modern, comfortable bedrooms. Fairlawns Restaurant serves a wide range of award-winning seasonal dishes and boasts two AA Rosettes, and the hotel also has a tennis court and an outside adventure exercise course.
The spa is fairly extensive, with an 18m exercise pool, a gym, a circuit gym, a studio, a steam room, a Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna, an aromatherapy room, a relaxation lounge, a hydrotherapy suite incorporating heated benches and foot baths, a crystal steam room, a floral steam room, heated loungers and feature showers.
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South West
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel,
Evershot,
Dorset
Book a stay at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
This picturesque four-star hotel in the heart of Dorset is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. The delightful public areas include a sumptuous lounge complete with an open fire, and the elegant Dining Room, which has been awarded three AA Rosettes. Bedrooms are appointed to a very high standard; each is individually designed with upholstered walls and come with a wealth of luxurious facilities.
Leisure facilities at the hotel include an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, a sauna and a gym, bicycles, a croquet lawn and an all-weather tennis court. You can also indulge in a range of health and beauty treatments.
St Michael's Hotel & Spa,
Falmouth,
Cornwall
Book a stay at St Michael's Hotel & Spa
This three-star establishment sits on the Cornish coast with stunning sea views across sub-tropical gardens and the sandy Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach. It's a hotel with a fresh, contemporary style and light, bright, well-equipped bedrooms – some of which have balconies. Its restaurant The Flying Fish boasts an AA Rosette and places an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood.
The hotel spa features a large indoor heated indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, a jacuzzi with sea views, a steam room, a sun deck, an experience shower, a fitness suite and a range of spa treatments using ESPA products.
Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel,
Bath,
Somerset
Book a stay at The Macdonald Bath Spa
A delightful five-star Georgian mansion set amid seven acres of landscaped grounds, just a short walk from the city centre. The award-winning Vellore restaurant, which boasts two AA Rosettes, was once the magnificent ballroom of the original house. Its menus combine traditional and modern English fare with fine seasonal ingredients and its canopied outdoor terrace is wonderful in warm weather.
The perfect place to indulge in spa breaks, the hotel boasts a gym, an indoor swimming pool, croquet facilities, a thermal suite, a sun terrace, a whirlpool, an outdoor hydropool and several beauty treatment rooms.
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North West
The Lodore Falls Hotel,
Keswick,
Cumbria
Book a stay at The Lodore Falls Hotel
This imposing three-star hotel, built in traditional Lakeland slate has had a commanding presence in the Borrowdale Valley for more than 200 years. It has an enviable location overlooking Derwentwater and stands in 40 acres of grounds. The bedrooms have been refurbished and many offer lake or fell views.
The spa is home to an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, and a waterfall hot tub. Elemis health and beauty treatments include a choice of massages, facials, tanning, waxing, manicures, pedicures and facials – one treatment makes use of the Lodore Waterfall. There's also a gym plus tennis and squash facilities.
Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa,
Nantwich,
Cheshire
Book a stay at Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa
This four-star 19th-century mansion is set in 38 acres of gardens, pasture and parkland. Bedrooms are spacious and appointed to a high standard with wide-screen plasma TVs and DVD players; many rooms have separate walk-in showers as well as deep tubs. Public areas are delightful and retain many original features, and its restaurant boasts two AA Rosettes.
The Spa and Health Club is housed in a converted stable block and offers a gym, a brasserie, a relaxation room, a glass-roofed 18m swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a crystal steam room, a traditional sauna, and eight treatment rooms.
Rowton Hall Country House Hotel & Spa,
Chester,
Cheshire
This delightful four-star Georgian manor house, set in mature grounds, was built in 1779. It retains many original features such as a superb carved staircase and several eye-catching fireplaces. Bedrooms vary in style and all have been stylishly fitted and have impressive en suites. The oak-panelled Langdale Restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes and informal dining for light lunches is available in the Health Club Lounge and conservatory.
The Health Club includes a 12m indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a jacuzzi, plus a gym, dance studio and several treatment rooms.
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North East
Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa,
Seaham,
County Durham
Book a stay at Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa
This imposing house was the setting for Lord Byron's marriage to Annabella Milbanke in 1815. It's now a five-star hotel just 20 minutes from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. Now restored to their opulent glory, the bedrooms, including some stunning suites, offer cutting edge technology, contemporary artwork and a real sense of style. Bathrooms are particularly lavish, with two-person baths a feature, and the public rooms are equally impressive.
The Serenity Spa is attached to the hotel via an underground walkway. Inspired by Feng Shui, it has been voted Best Spa for Style by The Sunday Times, and Best UK Spa Destination by Condé Nast Traveller. Explore its 20m ozone pool with massage stations, sanarium with crystal light therapy, sauna with quartz crystal, black granite steam room with amethyst crystal, snail showers, Hamman room with jacuzzi, hydrotherapy bath with massage stations, ice fountain, plunge pools, outdoor hot tubs, gym, aerobic studio, roof garden, and restaurant. As if that is not enough, the Serenity Spa also offers more than 45 different health and beauty treatments.
Middlethorpe Hall Hotel & Spa,
York,
North Yorkshire
Book a stay at Middlethorpe Hall Hotel & Spa
This fine National Trust property, dating from the reign of William and Mary, sits in acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. It boasts four stars and is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. The restoration, conservation and conversion into a country house hotel was carried out to exacting and historically accurate standards. It has been elegantly decorated in the manner of the 18th century and furnished with antiques and fine paintings. It sits within 20 acres of grounds which include a fragrant rose garden, a walled garden and a romantic meadow that leads to a lake surrounded by specimen trees.
The health and fitness spa offers a range of Decléor, ESPA, Caci-Quantum, Jessica, and St Tropez treatments. There's also a swimming pool, a steam room, a whirlpool bath, a sauna and a gym.
Matfen Hall,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
Northumberland
This four-star mansion lies in landscaped parkland overlooking its own golf course. Bedrooms are a blend of contemporary and traditional, but all are very comfortable and well equipped. Impressive public rooms include a splendid drawing room and the elegant Library and Print Room Restaurant, which boasts two AA Rosettes, as well as a conservatory bar.
Extensive spa facilities include: a 16m swimming pool and spa pool; a soothing salt grotto; a crystal steam room; a herbal sauna; an ice fountain; a gym; and a tropical feature shower. Choose from a range of relaxing health and beauty treatments using products by Jessica, Comfort Zone and Jane Iredale.
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North
Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa,
Leeds,
Yorkshire
Book a stay at Thorpe Park Hotel
This four-star spa hotel offers bedrooms that are modern in both style and facilities. The terrace and courtyard offer all-day casual dining and refreshments, and The Restaurant features a Mediterranean-themed menu and boasts an AA Rosette.
Spa break facilities include: a 13m swimming pool with relaxation area; an exercise studio and gym; a poolside fibre-optic steam room; a poolside colour therapy sauna; a large whirlpool; and several therapy rooms offering ESPA, Jessica and Bare Escentuals treatments.
Swinton Park,
Ripon,
North Yorkshire
This friendly four-star castle hotel and sporting estate is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. The original part of the building dates from the 17th century and its restaurant, Samuel's, – which boasts three AA Rosettes – was built by the current owner's great-great-great grandfather. The menu uses local produce, much of which is sourced from the Swinton estate itself. Swinton Park sits within 200 acres of parkland, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, moorland, dales and gardens.
The Swinton Park spa is equipped with a sauna, a jacuzzi, a relaxation zone, an exercise room, and five treatment rooms offering therapies using Jane Iredale and Jessica products.
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa,
Skipton,
North Yorkshire
Book a stay at The Devonshire Arms
With stunning views of the Wharfedale countryside this beautiful hotel, owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, dates back to the 17th century. It boasts four-star accreditation and is an AA Inspectors' Choice – one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland. Bedrooms are elegantly furnished, the sitting rooms are delightfully cosy with log fires, and staff are friendly, dedicated and professional. There is also an all-weather tennis court. The Burlington Restaurant offers award-winning, highly accomplished cuisine, while the Brasserie provides a lighter alternative.
Housed in a converted barn opposite The Devonshire Arms, the spa is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. It houses an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, a steam room, a sauna, a plunge pool, a gym, a sun terrace, a poolside relaxation lounge and several beauty therapy rooms offering Elemis treatments.
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Wales
Celtic Manor Resort,
Newport,
Gwent
This outstanding five-star resort features three championship golf courses, superb leisure clubs and two hotels. The Celtic Manor Hotel has excellent bedrooms offering good space and comfort, stylish and extensive public areas set around a spectacular atrium lobby that includes several eating options.
And there are two spas. As well as a 20m swimming pool and a children's pool, the Forum Health Club boasts the largest freeform spa bath in Europe and luxurious changing rooms each with their own spa bath, sauna, plunge pool and steam room. There's also a gym and you can choose from a wide range of health and beauty treatments and therapies from Elemis, Payot and Clarins. Meanwhile the separate Clarins Health Spa – at The Lodge – offers a range of treatments including a selection specifically for men, using Clarins Men products.
Quay Hotel & Spa,
Deganwy,
Conwy
Book a stay at the Quay Hotel & Spa
This four-star boutique hotel was AA Hotel of the Year for Wales 2007-8 and occupies a stunning position beside the estuary on Deganwy's Quay. Panoramic views from the hotel take in Conwy Castle and a yacht-filled marina. The rugged coastline is breathtakingly magnificent and the hotel itself is a statement of modern architectural design. Spacious bedrooms, many with balconies and wonderful views, are decorated in neutral colours and boast a host of thoughtful extras. Its first-floor restaurant, The Vue, boasts two AA Rosettes and offers modern British dishes.
The spa is home to a 15m indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, a gym, fitness classes and a long relaxation room, making it ideal for spa breaks. Its seven treatment rooms and nail salon use Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates, Carita and Jessica products.
The St David's Hotel & Spa,
Cardiff,
Glamorgan
Book a stay at The St David's Hotel & Spa
This imposing contemporary building sits in a prime position on Cardiff Bay with a seven-storey atrium that creates a dramatic impression and boasts five stars. Tides Restaurant, adjacent to the stylish cocktail bar, has views across the water to Penarth, and there is a quiet first-floor lounge for guests seeking peace and quiet.
The Marine Spa boasts hydrotherapy multi-jet marine pools, a gym, a 15m ozone swimming pool, a poolside sauna, fitness classes and 14 treatment rooms. In the water treatment rooms you can even book a hydrotherapy bath with underwater massage. Experience the hydrotherapy corridor, with its massage fountains and gentle currents, or relax on the underwater jet beds in the hydrotherapy pool. Choose from treatments using a wide range of marine, aromatherapy and natural products - with brands including Nora Bode OXYjet Star, Thalgo and ESPA
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Scotland
The Balmoral,
Edinburgh,
Midlothian
Book a stay at The Balmoral
This elegant five-star Rocco Forte hotel enjoys a prestigious address with fine views over the city and the castle. It favours contemporary Scottish style and bedrooms are stylishly furnished and decorated. All boast a thoughtful range of extras and impressive marble bathrooms. As well as a Roman-style health spa, the Balmoral offers extensive function facilities, a choice of bars and two very different dining options; Number One's inspired fine dining boasts three AA Rosettes, while Hadrian's is a bustling, informal brasserie offering chic, informal dining. Take traditional afternoon tea in the Palm Court or sample the delights of the Bollinger Bar.
The Balmoral Spa was voted 'Scotland's Top Urban Day Spa' in the Condé Nast Traveller's 2008 Readers' Spa Awards. It houses a 15m indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a relaxation suite, a gym and an exercise studio – as well as five treatment rooms offering treatments from ESPA and Ytsara.
De Vere Deluxe Cameron House,
Loch Lomond,
Dunbartonshire
Enjoying an idyllic location on the banks of Loch Lomond in more than 100 acres of wooded parkland, this five-star hotel offers spacious, well-equipped accommodation. Bedrooms vary in size and style and many boast wonderful views of the loch. There's a choice of restaurants, bars and lounges, and a host of indoor and outdoor sporting activities, including two golf courses – the nine-hole 'Wee Demon' and the 18-hole championship 'Carrick'. Dine at Wishart's, which boasts three AA Rosettes, The Cameron Grill, or The Boathouse.
This is a great place to enjoy a spa break. Just a short walk from the hotel, The Spa at the Carrick offers an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a thermal suite including sauna, relaxation areas, and indoor and outdoor hydropools. Pick from a range of health and beauty treatments using Kerstin Florian and Carita products.
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa,
Dundee,
Angus
Book a stay at Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
This stylish, purpose-built hotel occupies an enviable position at the heart of Dundee's regenerated quayside area. Bedrooms, including a number of smart suites, feature the very latest in design. Warm hospitality and professional service are an integral part of the appeal. Open-plan public areas with panoramic windows and contemporary food options complete the package. The Alchemy Restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes, and the Metro Bar and Brasserie is chic and convenient.
The Yu Spa – which takes its name from the Japanese word for hot water – offers a gym, a 12m ozone swimming pool, wooden hot tubs, a sauna, a steam room, and treatment rooms where you can relax with Elemis products.
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Want to read more?
These spas and more are featured in 'The Spa List'.
Compiled by award-winning food and travel author Jenni Muir, it's fantastic for couples, singles or friends seeking some pampering. Lively and witty writing brings the entire experience to life, from gourmet food, luxurious accommodation and surroundings, through to gym facilities and the most exquisite of spa treatments. Drawing on the AA's vast experience of UK travel, restaurants and accommodation, you can be sure to find the perfect place for pampering.
Every venue in 'The Spa List' offers heat or water therapy; most also have fitness facilities and/or a swimming pool, and they are attached to fabulous hotels with gorgeous bedrooms and top-class restaurants.
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