Six Great Spa Stays to Book Now
We've picked out six of the best destination spas to book now
Rudding Park
In brief: A privately-owned luxury hotel set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland.
Our highlight: The destination rooftop spa.
Insider guide: With 90 bedrooms and suites, as well as self-catering cottages and lodges to choose from, Rudding Park’s rooms feature contemporary design with special touches ranging from personal steam rooms to hot tubs and private terraces. There are three restaurants on site – the three-AA Rosette FIFTY TWO, the all-day Clocktower Brasserie and Horto, a vibey small plates and cocktails spot with a south-facing terrace. With two golf courses, landscaped gardens and woodland, there’s plenty to keep you occupied.
Follifoot, Harrogate HG3 1JH
01423 871350
ruddingpark.co.uk
Saltmoore
In brief: A wellness-led coastal sanctuary in North Yorkshire.
Our highlight: Dining here is inspired by the North Sea and nearby moors, and the menus are created in collaboration with consultant chef Tommy Banks.
Insider guide: Each of the 72 bedrooms here is decorated in calming hues to evoke a sense of relaxation, and they’re spread across the main house, The Beach House, which has its own reception and bar, and the Cottage Rooms, which are pet friendly. The luxurious spa is a haven of tranquillity, complete with bubbling spa pool, rejuvenating sauna, steam room, cryo chamber and ice bath, and an indoor pool which overlooks the leafy grounds. Fine-dining Calluna will open later this year but for now, enjoy classic dishes at The Brasserie or on the terrace.
Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3ST
01947 661661
saltmoore.co.uk
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
In brief: An award-winning, country retreat in the picturesque market town of Helmsley.
Our highlight: The outdoor heated pool, where guests can relax with a cocktail.
Insider guide: The Feversham Arms with its award-winning Verbena Spa, has 33 rooms spread between the original coaching inn and the newer rooms around the courtyard, including spa suites and six poolside suites. With wood burners inside and a fairy-lit terrace outside, the vibe is cosy and luxurious. Dining is important here, winning two AA Rosettes for seasonally-driven modern British menus showcasing the best of Yorkshire produce. The Verbena Spa is a must-visit with its top-notch thermal facilities including a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and a treatment menu which includes Rasul, a traditional Arabian mud ritual.
1–8 High Street, Helmsley YO62 5AG
01439 770766
fevershamarmshotel.com
Swinton Park Hotel
In brief: A Grade II*-listed castle with a stunning spa at the heart of the Swinton Estate.
Our highlight: Perfect for families, there’s a myriad of activities to entertain kids on the estate.
Insider guide: Owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since the 1880s, and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton, this former stately home retains a traditional approach to hospitality, with impeccable service and attention to detail. Sustainability is important to Swinton, so an eco-friendly biomass boiler heats the hotel and they plant a tree on the Estate for every stay. A combination of antique furnishings and contemporary styling means each room is unique, but you might be more inclined to spend your time outdoors, wandering the 200 acres of historic parkland and gardens around the hotel. If the weather is poor, head to the Billiards Room (with a full-sized table), the Cinema Room or the Castle Bar.
Masham HG4 4JH
01765 680900
swintonestate.com
Rockliffe Hall
In brief: A five-star County Durham hotel with spa and golf course.
Our highlight: The spacious, award-winning spa where you can destress and relax, inside and outside.
Insider guide: The bedrooms at Rockliffe Hall may be fantastic but the facilities are even better. The spa here measures around 50,000 square feet and is complete with everything guests need, with facilities including a tepidarium, infrared room, igloo, tropicarium, mud rasul and spa garden. Golfers will love the Hawtree-designed course where each hole has its own individual characteristics. For dinner, try the French Bistro menu in TERRA, from head chef Adam Molloy under the guidance of culinary director James Close.
Hurworth on Tees, Darlington DL2 2DU
01325 729999
rockliffehall.com
Middleton Lodge
In brief: A dreamy, lovingly-restored retreat set in 200 acres of private meadows, gardens and parkland.
Our highlight: Recently awarded a Michelin star alongside its Michelin Green star, restaurant Forge is headed by Jake Jones and uses ingredients grown on the estate or nearby to showcase the Yorkshire landscape at its finest.
Insider guide: There are a range of rooms across the estate including in the honey-coloured Coach House, the Dairy, the Old Farmhouse, and shepherd’s huts nestled in the orchard. In the walled garden you’ll find acres of fig, apple and peach trees and vegetable beds which supply the hotel’s kitchens. The stunning Forest Spa is a place of absolute calm, planted with scented herbs to relieve your senses and with a spring water hot tub, a heated outdoor pool and a menu of nutritious food.
Kneeton Lane, Middleton Tyas, Richmond DL10 6NJ
01325 377977
middletonlodge.co.uk
