21 UK spas you need to know about

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Planning a pampering break or romantic weekend away? The Good Spa Guide – the UK’s leading authority on the spa industry, has unveiled the winners in its annual awards. So we thought we’d make your life easier and compile them in a list. You’re welcome.

Best UK Spa: The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA, Scotland

Best Spa in London: The Bulgari Spa

Best Spa in the East Midlands and East: Sequoia Spa at The Grove, Hertfordshire

Best Spa in the North East: Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall, Durham

Best Spa in the North West: Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Preston

Best Spa in Northern Ireland: Galgorm Resort and Spa

Best Spa in Scotland: The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA

Best Spa in the South East: Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa, Surrey

Best Spa in the South West: ESPA at Lucknam Park, Chippenham

Best Spa in the Channel Islands: St Pierre Park Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, Guernsey

Best Spa in Wales: The Kinmel and Kinspa, North Wales

Best Spa in the West Midlands: Dormy House Hotel and Spa, Cotswolds

Best Spa for Customer Service: The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village, Blackpool

Best Boutique Spa: Wynyard Hall, County Durham

Best Destination Spa: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa, Leicestershire

Best Country Retreat Spa: Mottram Hall, Macclesfield

Best Urban Spa: The Spa at The Midland, Manchester

Best Day Spa: The Woodland Spa, Burnley

Best for Wellness: Champneys Tring, Hertfordshire

Best for Design: Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest, Derbyshire

Best Newcomer: Rudding Park Spa, Harrogate

For more information visit The Good Spa Guide

Hettie Holmes

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