Spa Days & Spa Breaks near Cotswolds

Five of the best spa hotels in the Cotswolds

Cotswolds AONB passes through five counties – Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire – which means you have lots of choice when it comes to Cotswolds spa hotels. Here are just five that we think you might like:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham: Boasting a wonderful location within the AONB, this elegant lakeside hotel is also close to the town of Cheltenham, making it ideal for spa days and spa breaks in the Cotswolds. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, while the property is next to Lilley Brook Golf Course.
• De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel: Another of our fantastic spa hotels in the Cotswolds, this property also benefits from a lovely lakeside setting not far from Cirencester. The hotel features some impressive facilities, including a thermal suite, nail bar and swimming pool.
• Ellenborough Park Hotel & Spa: Convenient for exploring nearby Cheltenham, as well as the Cotswolds, this luxury spa hotel set amid 90 acres of countryside promises a relaxing stay. Facilities and amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and 3 AA-rosette dining.
• Cotswold House Hotel & Spa: Enjoy a spa break or spa day in the Cotswolds at this impressive Regency property set within two acres of gardens near to the town of Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire. The hotel has great dining options plus facilities that include a hydrotherapy pool.
• Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel: Located to the north of the Cotswolds, in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, this handsome Tudor-style manor house hotel is a great choice for a stay that combines relaxation and sightseeing. Facilities include a swimming pool and steam room.

Five treatments to enjoy at a Cotswolds spa

Once you’ve decided on one of our great spa hotels in the Cotswolds, complement your downtime with a luxurious spa treatment. Many of our spa packages offer the option of one or more treatments that you can select from a menu of options. Your choices will vary by spa and package. However, here are a few popular treatments you may find offered as part of your Cotswold spa day or spa break.

• Facial: One of the traditional spa treatments, a soothing tailored facial can work wonders to improve the appearance of the skin on your face and neck areas.
• Massage: Most Cotswolds spas will offer the choice of a massage, whether a gentle Swedish massage, firm deep-tissue massage or a speciality option, such as a scalp massage.
• Spa pedicure: Treat your feet to some pampering and maintenance with a luxury spa pedicure that features several stages that exfoliate and moisturise the skin while caring for the nails and cuticles.
• File and polish: A shorter version of the spa manicure or pedicure, this mini-treatment tidies the cuticles and trims the nails before a polish of your choice is applied.
• Body wrap or exfoliation: Offered with certain Cotswold spa packages, these indulgent treatments promise plenty of full-body pampering that leaves your skin soft and smooth.

Things to see in the Cotswolds

So, in addition to spa relaxation, what else can you enjoy during your time in the Cotswolds? Here are a few things to add to your itinerary:

• Castle Combe Village: As well as rolling countryside, Cotswolds AONB is scattered with charming villages, and Castle Combe in Wiltshire, not far from Bath, is one of the best examples.
• Cheltenham: Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, the upmarket town of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, famous for the annual Cheltenham Festival, is a great day out.
• Gloucester Cathedral: Just south of Cheltenham, the town of Gloucester is also worth a visit, not least to explore the magnificent 11th century cathedral.
• National Trust – Hidcote: Gloucestershire is also home to these lovely gardens which offer a peaceful way to spend an afternoon, with a café on-site (booking ahead is advised).

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