Winter wonderland: Scotland spas for a winter escape
From the Highlands to the coast, as well as amazing cities, Scotland's spa hotels offer dreamy destinations for rest, relaxation, and festive inspiration.
Read full postIn the final weeks of the summer and the school holidays we have had even more beautiful spa destinations join the club, from off-grid wellness destinations to Irish pampering wonderlands.
A four-star hotel in the midst of the charming North Downs, Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel invites you to enjoy a blend of modern sophistication and rustic charm. The boutique hotel combines the elegance of a Georgian country house with an award-winning restaurant serving ingredients sourced from the finest farms and markets in Norfolk. Alongside it is a purpose-built spa with a stylish hydrotherapy suite, to unique treatments including their Pig in Mud Spa Experience using fig and vanilla body salts and specialist muds, or beer spas (the first of their kind in the UK), enjoying the antioxidant effects of their authentic wooden hot tub containing vitamin-rich malt and hops from the local Woodforde’s Brewery.
Situated in North West Ireland, Lough Erne Resort is a luxurious five-star hotel on a 600-acre peninsula with breathtaking views of the Fermanagh Lakelands. In this enchanting location, enjoy award-winning food and drink as well as a celebrated spa experience in their Thai Spa. Drawing on the power of nature and inspired by Thailand’s wellbeing heritage, the spa celebrates the natural world, with facilities including an infinity pool and Finnish sauna alongside views of Castle Hume Lough. The air is scented with lemongrass, jasmine and coconut, and treatments use organic products by renowned skincare brand VOYA.
Set in the heart of Dudley’s historic canal marina, The Spa at Copthorne Merry Hill is a day spa that sits on the waterfront - easy to get to and perfect for rest and relaxation any day of the week. The modern health club offers an array of welcoming facilities including a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a gym. Meanwhile, therapists offer treatments using the healing powers of Caudalie products, famed for their paraben-free skincare containing active ingredients from the vine, and for being the creator of Vinotherapy.
Surrounded by mature trees within the granite walls of one of Ireland’s most renowned estates, Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is a luxurious destination with everything you could ask for in an escape. Along with 36 holes of championship golf, the resort is a complement to the formal gardens of historic Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, just 30 minutes from Dublin. The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain looms large in the distance, and there are three dining options to enjoy during your stay. The spa is a jewel in the resort's crown, designed by ESPA and complete with a 20-metre Swarovski Crystal-lit pool, a thermal suite and more.
A historic family farm and spa retreat, Sawcliffe Manor - Natural Spa Country House is a unique B&B offering suites and cottages to stay in. Alongside warm hospitality, their unique Natural Spa is a one-of-a-kind experience, nestled into the walled gardens. Natural and largely off-grid, the space invites you to truly slow down and unwind with private use of the facilities which include the likes of a wood fired larch wood tub, which takes the team seven hours to prepare, an Estonian Iglu-sauna and a Cleopatra style milk and calendula flower copper hot tub. They even offer a dog-friendly retreat!
In the heart of the market town of Dumfries, Cairndale Hotel and Spa offers a combination of good old-fashioned Scottish hospitality and contemporary relaxation. Just a short drive from the Scottish Border, the surrounding landscape sets the tone for your stay. The purpose-built spa is a real treat - a two-storey haven with spacious thermal facilities, a dedicated café and juice bar, and beautiful treatments using a combination of award-winning ethical products from tRiBe517, organic seaweed-based skincare from VOYA, GAIA natural skincare and bespoke spa products from the Cairndale x Annandale Collection.
Set in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells in the heart of mid Wales, the Metropole Hotel is a sophisticated retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Behind a historic exterior the hotel has been elegantly decorated and is home to two equally enchanting restaurants - Spencer's Bar and Brasserie as well as the Radnor and Miles Restaurant. The Rock Spa meanwhile reflects the area's spa heritage, with features including an expansive pool with views to the gardens and therapies using Natural Spa products.
Set within the tranquil beauty of the Welsh countryside, the Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa is a historic retreat in a property dating back to 1610 and surrounded by 50 acres of landscaped gardens. It's said that past guests have included two of Henry VIII’s wives, and today you can choose to stay in the Manor House or in the self-catering Pink Cottage - a 200-year-old detached house with three bedrooms. The Crwtium Spa takes its cue from the beauty of the Welsh landscape, offering a range of facilities as well as four treatment rooms delivering award-winning ESPA therapies.
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