Day Spas in Sussex & the South East
Treat yourself to a spa day in Sussex. From seafront day spas in Brighton and Worthing to countryside retreat spas in the South Downs — find the perfect spa experience on Happy Place.
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Ironmonger Row Baths
London, Greater London
A beautifully restored 1930s Turkish bath suite in Islington — one of the finest surviving public baths in London. The Ironmonger Row Turkish baths include a sequence of three hot rooms, a steam room, ice-cold plunge pool and a relaxation room, all in the original tiled interior. Adjoining the main leisure centre with a 30-metre pool, it's a complete and genuinely affordable London wellness destination. Women-only, men-only and mixed sessions.
The Pig at Combe
Honiton, Devon
The Pig's Devon flagship — an Elizabethan manor house in the beautiful Otter Valley near Honiton. This is the most dramatic of the Pig properties, with the most extensive spa offering: an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub and a full treatment menu using garden-grown and foraged ingredients. The surrounding East Devon countryside and the AONB coastline are on the doorstep.
The Pig near Bath
Bristol, Somerset
The Pig's Somerset outpost, tucked into the Mendip Hills near Pensford — a 16th-century manor house with the brand's signature kitchen garden, foraged menu and thoroughly unhurried approach. The Potting Shed Spa offers treatments, a sauna and outdoor hot tub in the walled kitchen garden. A perfect base for exploring the Mendips, Bath and Somerset's wild swimming spots.
The Pig at Harbridge
Ringwood, Hampshire
The Pig's New Forest property — a grand Victorian manor house near Ringwood with the kitchen garden, forager's table and relaxed country house atmosphere the brand is famous for. The spa has an outdoor heated pool, sauna, treatment rooms and hot tub set in the estate gardens. An ideal New Forest retreat combining excellent food, beautiful countryside and proper wellness.
The Pig at Bridge Place
Canterbury, Kent
The Pig's Canterbury outpost — a 17th-century country house hotel in the Kent countryside with the brand's characteristic kitchen garden restaurant, characterful rooms and a thoroughly relaxed approach to spa and wellness. The Pig Shed spa has treatment rooms, a sauna and outdoor hot tub, all infused with the brand's herbal, homegrown ethos. A perfect Kent bolthole for a restorative weekend.
Dormy House Hotel & Spa
Broadway, Worcestershire
A beautifully converted 17th-century farmhouse hotel in the Cotswolds hills above Broadway, with one of the finest spa experiences in the region. The Dormy House spa has an indoor-outdoor pool with views across the Vale of Evesham, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and a full treatment menu. The hotel is warm and personal in a way that the grandest Cotswolds properties sometimes aren't — genuinely excellent.
Bamford Wellness Spa Cotswolds
Daylesford, Gloucestershire
The flagship rural outpost of Carole Bamford's acclaimed wellness brand, set within the working Home Farm estate near Daylesford in the Cotswolds. Bamford Wellness Spa at Home Farm is a beautiful, barn-converted spa with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms and a serene relaxation space — all using Bamford's own organic, biodynamic skincare. The surrounding estate, gardens and farm shop make this a complete Cotswolds wellness day.
Lido Bristol
Bristol, Bristol
One of the most celebrated lidos in Britain — a beautifully restored Victorian swimming pool in the heart of Clifton, Bristol. Lido Bristol offers open-air heated swimming year-round, a rooftop restaurant serving exceptional food, an underground spa with hydrotherapy pool, saunas, steam room and treatment rooms. It's simultaneously a serious swimmer's pool, a dining destination and a full wellness sanctuary. Genuinely one of the most special places in the UK.
Daylesford Organic Spa
Kingham, Oxfordshire
The wellness arm of Carole Bamford's acclaimed organic farm and lifestyle brand, Daylesford Spa sits within the idyllic Cotswolds farmshop estate at Kingham. Using organic, biodynamic and farm-grown ingredients throughout its treatment menu, this is a truly considered, values-led spa — seasonal rituals, Bamford skincare, and a relaxation room overlooking the walled gardens. A perfect Cotswolds wellness half-day.
Cliveden House Spa
Taplow, Berkshire
Cliveden House is one of Britain's most storied stately homes — once home to the Astor family and scene of the Profumo affair. Today it operates as a magnificent five-star hotel with a world-class spa, outdoor heated pool on the terrace overlooking the Thames, saunas, steam rooms and an extensive treatment menu. Staying here is one of England's great hotel experiences.
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex
Essex's premier spa destination — a dedicated spa resort set in 12 acres of grounds near the Tendring coast. Lifehouse offers an extensive hydrotherapy circuit, 30-metre indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, steam, ice fountain and dozens of treatment rooms. An immersive spa-only escape in a beautiful setting, popular for midweek retreats and special occasions.
Titchwell Manor Hotel & Spa
Brancaster, Norfolk
A much-loved boutique hotel on the North Norfolk coast, Titchwell Manor is moments from RSPB Titchwell Marsh and the wild beaches of the Norfolk Coast Path. The spa offers treatments, a sauna and steam room, with the wild North Sea a short walk away. The restaurant is one of the best on the Norfolk coast — a perfect base for nature, wellness and great food.
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
New Milton, Hampshire
One of England's most celebrated country house hotels, Chewton Glen sits in 130 acres of New Forest estate on the Hampshire/Dorset border. Its spa is legendary — a vast, thoughtfully designed space with indoor and outdoor pools, hydrotherapy circuit, saunas, steam rooms, and an extensive treatment menu. The treehouses are some of the most extraordinary accommodation in the UK.
The Montagu Arms Hotel
Beaulieu, Hampshire
A classic English country house hotel in the heart of the New Forest village of Beaulieu — one of the most beautiful and historic villages in Hampshire. The Montagu Arms offers spa treatments, a wellness programme, and direct access to the National Park for walking, cycling and wild swimming in the forest streams. Deeply restorative and genuinely unspoilt.
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
A magnificent repurposed Victorian warehouse in the regenerated Stanley Dock on Liverpool's historic waterfront — the only Grade II listed building to form part of Liverpool's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rum Warehouse Spa has an indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms. An extraordinary urban spa in one of the UK's most exciting hospitality destinations.
Hartwell House Hotel & Spa
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
A spectacular Grade I listed mansion near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire — once home to King Louis XVIII of France in exile. Hartwell House's spa features an indoor pool in a stunning Victorian Gothic leisure centre, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments. One of England's most extraordinary historic spa hotels.
St Enodoc Hotel
Wadebridge, Cornwall
A beautiful contemporary hotel on the Camel Estuary at Rock in North Cornwall, steps from the water and surrounded by some of Cornwall's best beaches, sailing, and walking. St Enodoc's spa has treatment rooms, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub — alongside immediate access to Polzeath surf beach, the Camel Trail cycle route and the clear estuary waters for wild swimming.
The Grove of Narberth
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
A beautiful boutique spa hotel in the heart of Pembrokeshire, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of West Wales. The Grove's spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and a range of treatments drawing on Welsh natural ingredients — paired with outstanding local food and easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and its wild sea swimming.
Old Course Hotel St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
An iconic five-star hotel overlooking the 17th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews — the home of golf. The Kohler Waters Spa is one of Scotland's finest — featuring a stunning thermal pool, hydrotherapy facilities, sauna, steam, and a full range of treatments. With views across the famous Links and the West Sands, it's a truly exceptional Scottish wellness destination.
Dalhousie Castle
Edinburgh, Midlothian
A genuine 13th century castle near Edinburgh in Midlothian, offering spa treatments in a genuinely extraordinary historic setting. Dalhousie Castle's spa is housed in the castle's ancient chambers — with a pool, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms that make this one of the most atmospheric spa experiences in Scotland.
Isle of Eriska Hotel
Oban, Argyll and Bute
A magnificent Scottish baronial mansion on its own private island near Oban in Argyll — connected to the mainland by a private bridge. The Isle of Eriska's spa features a stunning pool and thermal suite, with the entire hotel enjoying an extraordinary sense of seclusion and natural beauty. Red squirrels, herons and otters on the doorstep.
Linthwaite House
Windermere, Cumbria
A beautiful Edwardian country house hotel perched above Lake Windermere, with panoramic views across the water to the Langdale Pikes. Linthwaite House has a spa with an outdoor hot tub, sauna, and treatment rooms — as well as a private tarn (lake) on the grounds for wild swimming. A genuinely special retreat in the heart of the Lake District.
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
An outstanding spa and country house hotel in the Lake District near Windermere, winner of multiple awards including the AA's most prestigious hotel accolade. Gilpin's Cedar Suite spa features a stunning hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna, and a truly exceptional treatments programme — with an intimate, personalised atmosphere that sets it apart.
Saunton Sands Hotel
Braunton, Devon
A classic art deco hotel perched above one of the finest beaches in North Devon — Saunton Sands, a 3-mile sweep of Atlantic surf backed by Braunton Burrows. The hotel's spa has an indoor pool, outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and sea-view treatment rooms. One of the most classically beautiful seaside spa hotels in England.
Bovey Castle
Moretonhampstead, Devon
A grand Edwardian country house hotel set within Dartmoor National Park, overlooking the North Bovey Valley. Bovey Castle's spa features a superb indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — surrounded by some of Devon's most dramatic moorland scenery. Walking, wild swimming in the River Bovey and spa luxury in one extraordinary setting.
Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
St Ives, Cornwall
A beautiful Cornish hotel on a private Blue Flag beach in Carbis Bay near St Ives — made famous as the venue for the 2021 G7 Summit. The estate spa has an indoor pool, outdoor ocean-facing pool, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — all with stunning views across St Ives Bay. One of the most scenically spectacular spa hotels in Cornwall.
The Headland Hotel & Spa
Newquay, Cornwall
A dramatic Victorian Gothic hotel sitting high above Fistral Beach in Newquay — Cornwall's most famous surf beach. The Headland's spa has an indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, and clifftop hot tubs with views across the Atlantic. A genuinely exhilarating wellness destination combining surf culture with spa luxury.
St Michael's Resort
Falmouth, Cornwall
A stunning contemporary spa resort right on the water's edge in Falmouth, Cornwall. St Michael's features a spectacular indoor-outdoor pool overlooking the Fal estuary, hydrotherapy pools, saunas, steam rooms, and a full range of treatments — all with that extraordinary Cornish coastal light. One of the most beautifully located spa hotels in the South West.
Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa
Luton, Hertfordshire
A magnificent Edwardian mansion set in 1,065 acres of Capability Brown-designed parkland on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border. Luton Hoo's spa features an indoor pool, thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room — a grand and indulgent spa experience in a truly stately setting.
Cliveden House
Maidenhead, Berkshire
One of England's most iconic country house hotels — a Grade I listed mansion above the Thames near Maidenhead, with one of the most celebrated spas in the country. The Cliveden Spa has an indoor pool, outdoor spring water pool overlooking the Thames valley, treatment rooms set within the walled garden, and a full range of therapies.
Stoke Park
Slough, Buckinghamshire
A legendary Grade I listed mansion and country club in Buckinghamshire, set in 300 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. Stoke Park's spa is genuinely world-class — a 50,000 sq ft facility with an extraordinary pool, thermal suite, and an extensive treatments menu. One of England's most beautiful and prestigious spa destinations.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Bath, Somerset
Two of Bath's finest Georgian townhouses at the centre of the famous Royal Crescent, transformed into one of the city's most celebrated luxury hotels and spas. The Bath House Spa sits beneath the hotel in a historic vaulted space — with an indoor pool, thermal suite, and a full range of treatments drawing on the city's ancient thermal heritage.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, North Yorkshire
A beautiful Queen Anne country house on the outskirts of York, set in 20 acres of immaculate grounds. Middlethorpe Hall's spa occupies the historic walled garden and features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam room — a serene and historically rich wellness escape close to the heart of one of England's finest cities.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Skipton, North Yorkshire
A classic country house hotel on the Bolton Abbey Estate in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — surrounded by some of England's most magnificent countryside, with miles of walking trails from the door.
Seaham Hall
Seaham, County Durham
A magnificent Regency mansion on the Durham Heritage Coast — once home to Lord Byron — now one of the North East's most celebrated spa hotels. Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa has an astonishing range of thermal experiences including an outdoor infinity hot tub overlooking the North Sea, indoor and outdoor pools, cave sauna, and steam rooms.
Rockliffe Hall
Darlington, County Durham
A stunning five-star spa hotel and golf resort set in 375 acres beside the River Tees, near Darlington in County Durham. Rockliffe Hall's spa is one of the finest in the North East — a 3,500 square metre facility with an extraordinary range of thermal pools, sauna, steam, relaxation rooms and treatment suites.
Grantley Hall
Ripon, North Yorkshire
A spectacular Grade II listed Georgian mansion set in 40 acres of North Yorkshire countryside near Ripon, transformed into one of the north of England's most extraordinary luxury spa hotels. Grantley Hall's wellness facilities include a stunning rooftop terrace, indoor pool, multiple hydrotherapy pools, sauna, and the Three Graces cocktail bar spa lounge.
Ellenborough Park
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
A magnificent 15th century manor house hotel near Cheltenham Racecourse, with a luxurious spa and stunning Cotswold countryside views. Ellenborough Park's spa includes an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a full menu of treatments — an outstanding wellness destination in the heart of Gloucestershire.
The Manor House Hotel Castle Combe
Chippenham, Wiltshire
A stunning 14th century manor house hotel in Castle Combe — often voted the most beautiful village in England. Set in 365 acres of Wiltshire countryside, The Manor House has a luxury spa with indoor pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room — alongside one of the country's most celebrated hotel golf courses.
The Bath Priory Hotel & Spa
Bath, Somerset
An intimate boutique hotel and spa in a beautiful Victorian house close to the centre of Bath. The Bath Priory has a heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa treatment rooms, and walled gardens — a genuinely peaceful wellness retreat just minutes from the Roman Baths and the city's famous thermal waters.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Chippenham, Wiltshire
A magnificent Palladian manor house set in 500 acres of parkland near Bath, with a world-class spa and equestrian centre. Lucknam Park's spa is one of the finest in England — an indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, and a vast menu of treatments delivered by expert therapists in a truly extraordinary setting.
Barnsley House
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A stunning Cotswold boutique hotel and spa in the beautiful village of Barnsley, near Cirencester. Barnsley House has an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, garden spa treatment rooms, and a full range of therapies — surrounded by the legendary gardens created by Rosemary Verey. A deeply restorative Cotswolds escape.
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
Littlehampton, West Sussex
A remarkable medieval-style country house hotel on the West Sussex coast, set in 30 acres of private grounds between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. The spa features an indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, and a full range of treatments — one of the most distinctive and charming spa hotels in the South of England.
Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa
Cuckfield, West Sussex
A beautiful 16th century manor house in the West Sussex village of Cuckfield, with a celebrated spa set in its historic grounds. The spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room and serene relaxation spaces — within easy reach of Brighton and the South Downs.
South Lodge Hotel & Spa
Horsham, West Sussex
A grand Victorian country house hotel set in 93 acres of West Sussex countryside near Horsham, with one of the finest spas in the South East. The Camellia Spa features an indoor pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments — all with views across the South Downs.
The Spa at Port Lympne
Hythe, Kent
A unique spa experience within the extraordinary Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve near Folkestone in Kent — where you can enjoy spa treatments while staying in the middle of a wildlife reserve. The spa overlooks the reserve's African-inspired landscape, offering a genuinely unlike-anywhere-else wellness experience in the Kent countryside.
Foxhills Club & Resort
Ottershaw, Surrey
A beautiful country club and spa resort set in 400 acres of Surrey countryside near Ottershaw. Foxhills has a luxurious spa with an indoor pool, outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, and a wide range of treatments — alongside extensive sports facilities and beautiful grounds to explore. An outstanding day spa and stay destination in the Surrey Hills.
Pennyhill Park
Bagshot, Surrey
One of England's most celebrated spa hotels, set in 123 acres of Surrey countryside near Bagshot. The Spa at Pennyhill Park is world-class — 45,000 square feet featuring nine pools including an outdoor pool and a stunning hot tub garden, alongside saunas, steam rooms, and an extraordinary range of treatments. Home spa to the England rugby team.
The Pig in the Forest
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
The original Pig hotel, set in a beautiful country house in the New Forest near Brockenhurst. The Pig in the Forest pioneered the hyper-local, kitchen garden food philosophy that the whole group is now known for — with 25-mile menus, a forest-facing spa treatment room, outdoor fire pit, and a restorative atmosphere rooted in the New Forest landscape.
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A beautiful manor house hotel in the New Forest village of Brockenhurst, with an award-winning Thai-inspired spa. SenSpa at Careys Manor features an indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, and a range of Thai-influenced treatments — surrounded by the peace of the New Forest National Park.
Lime Wood Hotel
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
One of England's most acclaimed luxury retreats, set deep in the New Forest in Hampshire. Lime Wood's Raw & Cured spa is extraordinary — featuring an outdoor natural swimming pool, sauna, mud treatment rooms, an 'Herb House' spa, and Herb Garden. Consistently rated among the finest spa hotels in the UK and a genuine destination wellness experience.
Horsted Place Hotel
Uckfield, East Sussex
A beautiful Gothic Revival country house hotel set in 1,100 acres of East Sussex countryside near Uckfield and the South Downs. Horsted Place offers a heated outdoor pool, tennis, croquet, and spa treatments in a genuinely special and very private rural setting — a true country house escape.
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Forest Row, East Sussex
A magnificent Victorian Gothic mansion set in 186 acres of Ashdown Forest in East Sussex — the landscape that inspired A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh. Ashdown Park's leisure and spa facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments in a truly extraordinary countryside setting.
The Pig in the South Downs
Arundel, West Sussex
The Pig's West Sussex outpost, set in a beautifully restored manor house in the folds of the South Downs National Park near Arundel. Like all Pig hotels, the focus is on hyper-local food, unpretentious luxury and a deep connection with the surrounding countryside — with a kitchen garden, spa treatment rooms, and a genuinely restorative atmosphere.
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa
East Grinstead, West Sussex
A stunning country house hotel and award-winning spa on the Surrey/West Sussex border near East Grinstead. The Utopia Spa at Alexander House is a destination in its own right — with multiple pools, thermal suite, hydrotherapy jets, and an extensive treatments menu. Set in 120 acres of beautiful grounds.
Nirvana Spa
Wokingham, Berkshire
One of the UK's largest and most popular independent spa complexes, located near Wokingham in Berkshire. Nirvana Spa spans 45,000 square feet and features an extraordinary range of thermal facilities including 18 different pools, saunas, steam rooms, and relaxation areas — all at genuinely accessible prices. An exceptional day spa experience for the Home Counties.
Watergate Bay Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
A vibrant surf and wellness hotel directly on the sand at Watergate Bay, one of Cornwall's most spectacular beaches. Watergate Bay Hotel is a year-round destination — with surfing, yoga, open water swimming, a spa, outdoor hot tubs, and a strong wellness programme alongside world-class waves. A uniquely active and restorative Cornish escape.
The Scarlet Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
A stunning eco spa hotel perched on the clifftops above Mawgan Porth in Cornwall. The Scarlet's spa is one of the most beautiful in England — featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the Atlantic, cliff-side hot tubs, a wood-fired sauna, yoga studio, and treatments rooted in Cornish coastal ingredients. One of the UK's most inspiring wellness destinations.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Bath, Somerset
The only hotel in the world to have direct access to Britain's natural thermal waters. The Gainsborough Bath Spa in the heart of Bath offers a genuinely unique wellness experience — bathing in the same mineral-rich geothermal waters that the Romans built their famous baths around. A bucket-list UK spa experience.
Ragdale Hall Spa
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
One of the UK's most popular dedicated health spa resorts, set in a beautiful Victorian hall in the Leicestershire countryside near Melton Mowbray. Ragdale Hall offers a huge range of treatments, thermal facilities including multiple pools and a stunning thermal village, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it popular for solo spa breaks, friends' weekends and gift experiences.