Five of the best spa hotels in Yorkshire
From elegant afternoon tea spa days to luxury overnight stays, our Yorkshire spa hotels each promise a memorable and restful experience. Here are just five venues we think you might like.
- Rudding Park Hotel & Spa: One of our fine luxury spa hotels in Yorkshire, Rudding Park near Harrogate has all you need for a real country escape. In addition to the excellent spa facilities, you can enjoy on-site amenities including golf and 3AA rosette dining, all set amid 300 acres of peaceful grounds.
- Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa: For those who would prefer a city escape to a country retreat, this modern Yorkshire spa hotel in central Sheffield provides a great base. You can explore the city on foot and enjoy its great shopping and entertainment before returning to the hotel for some relaxing downtime at the tranquil spa.
- Swinton Estate: If you’re searching for spa hotels in Yorkshire Dales National Park, this impressive venue in Ripon should be top of your list. Sitting in 200 acres of pretty grounds, the estate boasts extensive spa facilities, including an outdoor natural pool, with the lovely Yorkshire Dales right on your doorstep.
- Crown Spa Hotel: For anyone looking for Yorkshire spa hotels by the sea, this superb Scarborough property might just fit the bill. Located on the town’s Esplanade, overlooking the beach and close to all the local amenities and attractions, the Crown is also one of our spa hotels in Yorkshire with a hot tub!
- Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa: Located a short distance from Leeds, this contemporary spa hotel is a great complement to a city break or as a standalone spa day treat. Look forward to excellent on-site dining and some great spa facilities, including an inviting indoor swimming pool.
Are spa hotels in Yorkshire dog friendly?
With so much wonderful countryside and coast to discover, Yorkshire is a great location for a pet-friendly holiday. Some of our Yorkshire hotels with spa facilities allow dogs. For example, Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort near Leeds, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa near Skipton, and Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club near Shipley.
If you want to bring your pet along, we advise contacting the hotel ahead of time to ensure it can accommodate your furry companion. Hotels generally require dogs to be kept on a lead in public areas, while pets are usually not allowed in the spa and other communal areas. An extra charge might also apply. Service and certified assistance dogs are usually exempt.
Five treatments to enjoy at a Yorkshire spa
Many packages at our spa hotels in Yorkshire will come with one or more pampering treatments, often chosen by you from a menu of options. The choices will vary between packages and venues, but we’ve picked out a few you might get to enjoy.
- Rasul mud: Available at select Yorkshire spa hotels, this non-therapist all-body treatment is a wonderful way to soften and nourish the skin.
- Massage: There are many types of spa massage, each of which has different benefits, from releasing tension to loosening tense muscles.
- Facial: Treat your face and neck area to some TLC with this popular spa treatment, which thoroughly cleanses the skin, while addressing different issues, such as dryness.
- Body exfoliation: Offered at selected Yorkshire spas, this is an indulgent full-body treatment that smooths the skin through the use of a gentle exfoliant.
- Spa manicure: A great choice for spa-goers who want to enjoy some pampering but are anxious about disrobing or having too much physical contact with the spa therapist.
Things to see in Yorkshire
As you might expect in this diverse part of the world, there are lots of things to enjoy. For all the excitement of the big city, head for buzzing Leeds, Bradford or Sheffield, which boast wonderful shopping, dining and nightlife. With its famous Minster and iconic Shambles, York is a popular tourist destination that combines the historic with the contemporary.
If you’d prefer some bracing sea air, try the lively town of Scarborough or charming Whitby or head inland to find the elegant towns of Harrogate, Pickering and Ilkley.
Of course, Yorkshire is home to some of the country’s most stunning countryside, including the Dales, Moors and Pennines. Yorkshire also offers great transport links, making its main towns and cities accessible from across the UK.
Are there any natural springs in Yorkshire?
One of the most famous spa towns is Harrogate in North Yorkshire, where the first mineral spring was discovered in 1571. The waters were once considered to have great healing properties, leading to visitors from around the world flocking to the town. This part of Harrogate’s history is on full display today at the Royal Pump Room Museum.
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