Spa and Relaxation Breaks in the UK

The Best Spa and Relaxation Breaks in the UK

When was the last time you treated yourself to a bit of ‘you time’? If the answer is weeks, months or even years, it’s high time you gave your mind, body and soul a chance to unwind and recharge!

Here, we explore the importance and benefits of relaxation in our ultimate guide to the Best Spa and Relaxation Breaks in the UK. Whisk yourself and a loved one away for a spa break to remember at one of the stunning luxury spa hotels below. From blissful nights’ sleep in cosy beds to stress-busting massages and decadent dinners for two, prepare to be pampered and switch off from reality with our tranquil collection of sumptuous spa break experiences.

Benefits of Relaxation

Between running around after the kids, busy jobs and bustling social lives, relaxation and self-care can feel like a luxury that’s hard to make time for. But while it may feel like a luxurious, occasional treat, wellness experts have shown that taking time to unwind and decompress is essential for leading a healthy lifestyle! The doctor’s orders are in – it’s time to rearrange your schedule for some serious (and frequent) stress-relieving relaxation.

The benefits of relaxation are so much more than just the glamour of a cosy night in with a face mask and fluffy slippers – they work wonders for your mental, physical and spiritual health too. Relaxation helps the body to recover from the side effects of stress, allowing heart rate, muscle tension, breathing and blood pressure to return to normal levels.

Carving out a regular relaxation routine will gift you better sleep, renewed energy levels, elevated self-esteem, improved mood and a much-needed sense of calm. So, what are you waiting for? After all, sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.

Relaxing Spa Breaks

Shake off life’s stresses with a spa and well-being holiday at one of our selection of stunning spa hotels. From big name brands like Bannatyne, Marriott and Champneys to luxury spa breaks in London and chic wellness breaks in the countryside, we’re sure to have the perfect pamper package to suit you.

All that’s left to do is pack your bags, set your emails to ‘out of office’ and let us do the rest – your relaxing spa break awaits! Can you feel those worries melting away already?

Overnight Spa Break with Treatment and Dinner for Two at Greenwoods Hotel and Spa

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Located in the quaint Essex countryside, Greenwoods Hotel and Spa offer the most luxurious of overnight spa breaks. Once you’ve settled into your glamorous Grade II-listed surroundings, prepare for a lavish meal at the AA Rosette-awarded Ellis Restaurant for a sumptuous three-course dinner before retiring to your room for a restorative night's sleep. In the morning, wake up to a hearty full English breakfast before making the most of the Greenwoods Hotel's plush spa facilities, from the sauna to the Jacuzzi and steam room. You’ll then enjoy a relaxing 20-minute treatment each, where you can luxuriate in either a soothing scalp massage or a revitalising facial. A calming oasis of the grandest proportions, this overnight spa escape will leave you feeling pampered, preened and peaceful!

£249

Luxury Overnight Spa Escape for Two at Lifehouse Spa and Hotel

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Enjoy a blissful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a trip to the Lifehouse Spa and Hotel. Nestled at the heart of a quiet village in Essex, this tranquil hideaway is home to elegant hotel rooms and exemplary spa facilities. Choose from a garden room with access to the hotel’s verdant grounds or a signature room with gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape. The Lifehouse Spa and hotel is renowned for its fabulous spa facilities, with a steam room, sauna, pool and gym at your dreamy disposal to bring a renewed sense of tranquillity to your mind, body and soul. And as if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also both be treated to a delectable breakfast in the morning before check out.

£178

£139

Overnight Relaxation Break for Two

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There's never been a greater need to focus on our own self-care and well-being. An overnight spa getaway is the perfect opportunity to escape reality and indulge in some well-deserved pampering. This overnight relaxation break for two also comes with the added bonus of flexibility. All you need to do is select from the many luxurious locations across the country, from boutique city hideaways to calming countryside retreats and don a fluffy robe as you relax in the calming environment of your chosen spa. After a restorative sleep in a cosy hotel bed, you’ll both tuck into a delicious breakfast the next morning, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world!

£129

Two Night Spa Break with 50 Minute Treatment and Dinner for Two at Greenwoods Hotel & Spa

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If you and a loved one would seriously benefit from some elongated R&R in the grandeur of a converted 17th-century Grade II-listed manor house, this is the pampering package for you. Head to the stunning Essex countryside where the Greenwoods Hotel and Spa lies in wait to welcome you, for not one, but two gloriously relaxing nights with breakfast included each morning. As well as snuggling down for some well-earned rest in your opulent room, you’ll have access to the hotel's top-quality spa facilities and indulge yourself with a tranquil 50-minute treat of your choice, from a rejuvenating facial to a stress-busting full body massage. On the night of your arrival, head to the Ellis’s Restaurant for an unforgettable three-course meal from the a la carte menu. Bliss!

£399

One Night Spa Break with Dinner for Two at Haughton Hall Hotel and Leisure Club

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Can you think of a better way to while away an evening than to unwind in the comforting and opulent surroundings of a Grade II listed country house hotel? The Haughton Hall Hotel is Shropshire's symbol of supreme relaxation and could be your perfect destination for a spa getaway. Take in this picturesque 1718 mansion before making the most of the hotel's extensive spa facilities, from the steam room to the sauna and a 15-metre indoor pool! You'll also indulge in your chosen 25-minute treatment with either a back, neck and shoulder massage, a mini facial or Reiki treatments on offer. Once you've reached a new level of bliss, head to Oliver's Restaurant where you'll have a £20 voucher to put towards a sumptuous dinner. Finish off with a cosy night's kip before devouring a delectable breakfast the next morning.

£149

Sunday Spa Break with Fire & Ice Experience and Lunch for Two at The Belfry Hotel & Resort

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The Belfry Hotel and Resort is home to one of the most luxurious spa experiences in the country and is bound to deliver one of the most wholesome Sundays you’ve ever experienced. Start your spa break with a taste-bud tingling lunch at The Ryder Grill before enjoying a unique and unforgettable Fire and Ice treatment. You'll have access to 12 bio-thermal areas, including an aroma cave, foot spas, a crystal steam room, a hydrotherapy pool and even an igloo! With your senses invigorated and body refreshed, you can explore the rest of The Belfry's excellent leisure facilities before bedding down in an elegant double room and waking up refreshed and ready for a wonderful rest of your week!

£178

One Night Spa Escape with 25 Minute Treatment and Dining for Two at Alexander House

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Amongst gorgeous grounds in the Sussex countryside, this 5-star hotel exudes elegant opulence and is the perfect location to indulge. The more you discover the beautiful Jacobean manor that is the Alexander House, the less you'll want to return to real life! The aptly named Utopia Spa is a safe haven of tranquillity with a sauna, Jacuzzi and much more on hand to bring those stress levels down. Fully unwind with a 25-minute back, neck and shoulder massage before enjoying a divine meal at the Reflections Brasserie or AG’s fine dining restaurant with a £35 voucher each to put towards the bill! With a full belly, it's off to your lavish king-sized room for a truly peaceful night's rest and relish a delicious breakfast the next morning.

£499

£399

One Night Spa Break with a 40 Minute Treatment and Dinner for Two at Bannatyne Darlington

This pamper escape at the beautiful Bannatyne Hotel Darlington is the mother of all relaxation breaks. Enjoy up to 40 minutes of treatment time with your choice of a Swedish back, neck and shoulder massage, an Elemis facial or seasonal scrub, followed by either an Elemis Welcome Touch facial, a relaxing scalp massage or a hand and arm massage. And what’s more, once you’ve been pampered and preened, you’ll have full access to the spa’s renowned facilities, with an added £5 voucher to put toward even more treatments! Then, head down to the dining room for a delicious two-course meal with a bottle of wine to share. Enjoy a cosy night's stay in your comfortable room and tuck into a replenishing breakfast in the morning.

£356

£195

Spa Break with Dinner and a Private Hot Tub at Three Horseshoes Country Inn

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The Three Horseshoes Country Inn is an award-winning hotel located in the stunning Staffordshire countryside that exudes tranquil opulence and contemporary cosiness. Transport yourself to warmer climes with the hotel’s unique 25-minute ‘Beach Hut’ experience which replicates all the benefits of sunning yourself on the golden sands of a blissful beach – it's a holiday within a holiday! Enjoy full access to the Mill Wheel Spa facilities on your day of departure, make the most of your very own hot tub located in a private garden and settle down for a peaceful night's sleep in your elegant room. Mind and body well-catered for, it will then be time for a moreish two-course dinner at the award-winning AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. Bon áppetit!

£499

£259

One Night Spa Break with Dinner for Two

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What do the Haughton Hall Hotel, the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel and the Crowne Plaza in Reading have in common? Spoiler – they could all be the fabulous location for your relaxing overnight getaway with this relaxing one-night spa break package with dinner for two! There's no time like the present to treat yourself to a little bit of self-indulgence. Wherever you choose to slide into your slippers, you'll have an abundance of luxurious spa facilities at your fingertips, from Jacuzzis to saunas and swimming pools. Plus, you'll also enjoy an invigorating treatment each and tuck into a delicious meal in your chosen hotel's restaurant, before retiring to your cosy room for a restful night's sleep.

£199