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UK Spa Hotel Recommendations

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Imarocker Mon 29-Jan-24 21:34:14

Ragdale Hall is our favourite but dreadfully expensive.

StephLP Mon 29-Jan-24 21:30:45

*1summer - that's good to know. We were looking at booking a week at Center Parcs with the family - bonus if there is a decent Spa. The other suggestions look good for the two of us.

StephLP Mon 29-Jan-24 21:28:43

NotSpaghetti - these both look wonderful!

StephLP Mon 29-Jan-24 21:27:44

Whitewavemark2 This sounds good. We stayed in Horsham last year for a wedding and travelled there by train.

StephLP Mon 29-Jan-24 21:26:11

Thank you Joseann.

1summer Mon 29-Jan-24 17:49:31

The ones I have been to and liked are,
Hoar Cross Hall Hotel & Spa near Burton on Trent
Ragdale Hall in Leicestershire
Welcombe Hotel Stratford on Avon

One of the nicest spas was the Aqua Sana spas at Centerparcs a few locations but I have been to Sherwood Forest and Longleat.

NotSpaghetti Mon 29-Jan-24 17:36:49

I think it depends on budget.
My son loved Rutland Hall a couple of years ago
rutlandhall.co.uk/about-rutland/

But if you really want to push the boat out (!) my daughter-in-law stayed at Cliveden House with her sister and mother before her wedding. They had a fabulous spa apparently.
www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/spa-wellness/

Whitewavemark2 Mon 29-Jan-24 16:32:20

The nearest hotel/spa to me and one we often use is South Lodge - train station is Horsham. It is a 5 star hotel and the food is good.

But this isn’t just a dedicated spa - I have been to those but years ago, so I can’t really recommended one.

Joseann Mon 29-Jan-24 16:14:33

Forgot to say, nearest train is Newton Abbot.

Joseann Mon 29-Jan-24 16:11:20

Not sure how country country you want to be, or how far you want to go, but Bovey Castle in Devon is great. There is a beautiful art deco swimming pool.

StephLP Mon 29-Jan-24 16:05:00

Patsy70 - thank you!

Patsy70 Mon 29-Jan-24 16:02:28

My friend and her husband recently stayed at The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells and had a great time.

StephLP Mon 29-Jan-24 15:08:52

GrannyGravy13 - thank you! Will look into these.

GrannyGravy13 Sun 28-Jan-24 12:13:47

Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey is fabulous. Indoor and outdoor pools, beautiful Spa lovely walks round the grounds.

The Grove, Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire is equally fabulous.

StephLP Sun 28-Jan-24 12:10:11

Our passports ran out during Covid and since then we have spent our holidays with family and grandchild in Dorset. However, the 'January Blues' has hit and I'm looking at UK hotels with swimming pools that DH and I could get to by train. I often spend weekends in London visiting DS and would prefer a countryside rather than city break. Trip Adviser is coming up with so many options but then often the feedback is not positive. Any suggestions please?