The Spa and Wellness Retreats You Need to Know About
(Re)treat yourself....
Rockliffe Hall
At around 50,000 square feet, whether you’re looking for a few hours of relaxation or a day (or two) to totally switch off, the luxurious spa here has everything anyone could want in terms of wellbeing. The treatment menu is a clever mix of holistic and results-driven therapies for the perfect balance between healing and rejuvenation. Discover the thermal suite, the spa pools to help enhance circulation and boost the immune system, relax and detoxify in the hot Roman sauna or revitalise in the stunning spa garden with its pool, hot tub and outdoor drench shower. All Spa Days include full access to the spa facilities and you can upgrade your experience to include the spa garden, but why not combine your spa experience with a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious bedrooms and dinner in one of the restaurants?
Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2DU
rockliffehall.com
Schloss Roxburghe
A historic estate in the rugged Scottish Borders, here you’ll find a luxury country house hotel, a golf course, a nearby outdoor sports centre and an extensive spa, so there’s plenty to keep you happy here however long you stay. The spa facilities include an outdoor heated infinity pool and hot tub, a refreshing plunge pool, an aroma sauna and a dry Finnish sauna (heated to a whopping 85C). There’s also a wide range of ESPA skin and body treatments available.
Heiton by Kelso, Scotland TD5 8JZ
schlosshotel-roxburghe.com
Grantley Hall
On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, luxurious Grantley Hall is home to the Three Graces Spa, a luxurious space built on a philosophy of balance and harmony, offering access to an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, heated indoor pool, snow room, steam room and the Nordic spa garden (which includes two ice baths, a hot tub and an outdoor sauna). They also offer extended wellness retreats so you can take the extra time to focus on yourself, dine in one of the hall’s restaurants and wake up in one of their super-luxurious bedrooms.
Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3ET
grantleyhall.co.uk
The Grand
Unveiling a brand new spa this month, SubRosa, beneath York’s prestigious five-star hotel, is designed as a place of privacy and renewal. Hidden from the world above, SubRosa’s special spaces are designed for quiet restoration and include the hydrotherapy pool, Tirol hot sauna, herbal and mineral steam rooms, a double Hamman, the herbal lounge, and a private gym. S.A.L.T. is an immersive experience of light and sound where vitamin D light therapy, soothing audio, and the soft glow of an illuminated Himalayan salt wall combine to ease breath and still the mind. From results-driven facials to body rituals, the treatment menu is in partnership with Elemis and Seabody and whether you are booking a restorative spa break, a spa day, or a treatment, every experience here is designed to refresh the body and quieten the mind.
Station Rise, York YO1 6GD
thegrandyork.co.uk
Seaham Hall
This luxury Asian-inspired spa on the North East coast is designed as a sanctuary for the senses, with a 20-metre indoor pool, plunge pools, steam, sauna, Hammam and hydrotherapy thermal experiences and a Zen garden where you can soak up the nourishing sea air. The menu of Temple Spa and ishga seaweed treatments include specialist massages and expert facials, and there are several carefully-designed Spa Days to choose from to make sure you get the most from this seaside sanctuary.
Lord Bryon’s Walk, Seaham SR7 7AG
seaham-hall.co.uk
Matfen Hall
The only five-star hotel in Northumberland, the spa days at Matfen Hall’s Retreat are tailored to meet guests’ individual needs and their collection of luxurious, full-day experiences have been carefully collated to transform the soul, nourish the mind, and rejuvenate the body. Every visit starts with a consultation to enable the spa’s therapists to help discover the perfect treatment or exclusive ritual for you, and all Retreat Days provide full access to the indoor pool and thermal suite, and the high-performance fitness area. Why not make the most of Matfen Hall’s tranquil setting and stay over in one of their luxury bedrooms, with breakfast in the Emerald Restaurant when you book a one-night spa stay?
Matfen Village, Northumberland NE20 0RH
matfenhall.com
The Forest Spa at Middleton Lodge
The Forest Spa is dreamy space to escape to. The strict cap on numbers (booking is essential) means guests can enjoy the heated outdoor pool, the hot tub and the sauna, steam and ice bath experience in appreciable peace and quiet. Sun loungers line the outdoor pool, or grab one inside the cosy wood-clad pool house where a fire burns in the grate. The relaxation area has lots of deep sofas to sink into surrounding the central log-burning stove and treatments are carried out in the private cabins tucked away behind the spa. Half, full day and evening spa packages are available but it’s definitely worth booking one of the stunning rooms here to make the most of your time on Middleton Lodge Estate.
Middleton Tyas, Richmond DL10 6N
middletonlodge.co.uk
Saltmoore
The sumptuous, state-of-the-art spa, The Sanctuary at Saltmoore, features an indoor heated pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, ice bath, cryo chamber and relaxation room, as well as six treatment rooms (including a double treatment room for couples) and a wellness café. A holistic haven, the thoughtfully-curated selection of Wildsmith treatments are all inspired by the universal principal of circadian rhythm with a focus on recovery, repair and balance. With plenty of different spa offers available, book their Spa & Stay package to enjoy an overnight stay in one of the luxury bedrooms on this 85-acre estate.
Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3ST
saltmoore.co.uk
The Gilpin
This unique lakeside hotel is made up of two special spaces; Gilpin Hotel (with its spa suites and spa lodges), and Gilpin Lake House (a sanctuary set in private grounds with its own lake, spa treatment rooms, hot tubs, a sauna and swimming pool). Together they have 36 bedrooms, ranging from charming Classic Rooms to state-of-the-art Spa Suites with their own dedicated spa room with sauna, steam room, infrared bed, massage chair and a huge outdoor hot tub. Most rooms at Gilpin Hotel have private outdoor hot tubs, and the few that don’t can use the two outdoor cedarwood hot tubs at Spa Space, as well as the couples’ treatment rooms, steam room and experience shower. At Gilpin Lake House six exquisite rooms share two outdoor hot tubs, a private heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a stunning private lake.
Crook Road, near Windermere LA23 3NE
thegilpin.co.uk
Woodland Chase
This luxury glamping retreat offers a unique, adults-only escape in beautiful rural Northumberland. Set in farmland, there are four bespoke cabins, each one complete with its own hot tub and fire pit, but the Fieldhouse is their most indulgent space, boasting its own private spa with wood-fired sauna and cold dunk bucket. Prioritising indoor-outdoor living, The Fieldhouse also has yoga mats for morning sun salutations on the deck and a spacious day bed where guests can relax, unwind and take in the stunning nature that surrounds them.
Woodland Chase Glamping, Felton, Morpeth NE65 9NT
woodlandchaseglamping.co.uk
Yorkshire Spa Retreat
This luxury wellness escape near Helmsley is surrounded by eight acres of parkland, providing the ideal balance between modern health, hospitality and inspiring natural landscapes. A purpose-built, modern space, facilities include a hydro-pool, a natural outdoor swimming pool, herbal steam room, sauna, salt chamber, and a relaxation lounge. There are also a number of treatment rooms and a menu which includes face and body therapies. Come for a day or book a two-night stay on one of the on-site lodges with full use of all the facilities.
Gale Lane, Nawton YO62 7SD
yorkshire-spa-retreat.co.uk
Atama Head Spa
Carving out a unique space in the world of health and beauty, this unique Head Spa is a must-try for true relaxation and scalp care. Blending holistic scalp therapy with indulgent relaxation, Atama specialises in thoughtfully tailored head spa treatments that support both scalp health and emotional reset and each treatment is designed to address concerns such as dryness, itchiness, inflammation, excess oil and tension, while also nurturing hair quality from the root. Using professional Davines products and mindful techniques, every session is a luxurious ritual to help you restore and reset.
Morpeth NE61 1AW
0795074442
