Skip navigation

You are here: Inspire Me! > Spa Breaks 
Time For Us

Spa Breaks

If you’re looking to take time out from a hectic lifestyle or to share precious moments with a friend or loved one, a spa break is a great way to treat yourselves and relax.

Many of the South East’s spa facilities have the added bonus of being set in rural countryside, which is perfect for a relaxing stroll and one-on-one time. To ensure your stay is even more memorable, they are often housed in elegant mansions or former stately homes. Treatments are offered for both men and women, and include beauty therapies, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and Indian head massage, but a host of other more unusual treatments can be found at individual establishments. Just lie back and be enveloped in mud or languish in luxurious oils while all your stress evaporates into the air.

Many spas also include pools, hot tubs and gyms and some have a variety of sporting activities at guests’ disposal. So why not go ahead and recharge your batteries, returning home rejuvenated and ready to face the modern world?

Here is a selection of ideas for spa breaks in South East England:

Heythrop Park

Image of relaxing swimming pool lit up at Heythrop Park spa, Oxfordshire

What better way to unwind than in the elegant surroundings of Heythrop Park Resort. Set in 440 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside this picturesque destination is perfect for total relaxation. The recently refurbished Health Club & Spa boasts 3 stylish spa treatment rooms, state-of-the-art gym, 20 metre heated pool, sauna and steam room.

More about Heythrop Park Spa

River Thames Spa Breaks

Image of a lady relaxing with a glass of wine at a spa, along teh River Thames, with another lady having a massage in the background

Treat yourself to a relaxing and soothing beauty treatment or holistic therapy while staying at one of the River Thames’ many waterside hotels. With many to choose from at some of the most beautiful riverside locations, it’s the perfect way to unwind.

More about River Thames Spa Breaks

Bailiffscourt Health Spa

Image of lady wearing a dressing gown outside Bailiffscourt Spa, West Sussex, with wooden structure and deckchairs

One of the most luxurious spas in the south of England, Bailiffscourt Health Spa was purpose-built to provide the finest contemporary health and relaxation facilities in stunning surroundings. With indoor and outdoor pools; steam room; sauna; outdoor Californian style hot tub and integrated indoor jacuzzi guests can relax for the day and be thoroughly pampered.

More about Bailiffscourt Health Spa

Lythe Hill Hotel & Amarna Spa

Image of the pool in Amarna Spa in the Lythe Hill Hotel, Surrey

Set in 22 acres of the Surrey Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lythe Hill Hotel and Amarna Spa is the perfect retreat. With beautifully furnished rooms and the highly acclaimed Auberge de France restaurant, its is easy to relax. Facilities include a 16 x 8 metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room, cold temple shower, whirlpool, high tech gym, floodlit tennis court and the beauty rooms.

More about Lythe Hill Hotel & Amarna Spa

Cotswold Waterpark Hotel

Image of the Cotswold Waterpark Hotel, Oxfordshire, from across a lake

Spa 6 at the Four Pillars Cotswold Waterpark Hotel in Oxfordshire is a haven for body and mind. This luxurious spa offers an extensive heat and water therapy suite in addition to a full range of beauty treatments.

More about Cotswold Waterpark Hotel

Sir Christopher Wren's House

Image of Sir Christopher Wren's House in Windsor, Berkshire, from the River Thames

Sheltering beneath the ramparts of Windsor Castle in Berkshire, this hotel enjoys a spectacular setting overlooking the River Thames. Visit Wren's spa and pamper yourself with a range of ESPA treatments or relax in the sauna and the open-air Jacuzzi.

More about Sir Christopher Wren's House

More short break ideas

This website was brought to you by Tourism South East, the official South East England Tourist Board. This selection of spa breaks has been selected to appeal to couples and those wishing to spend quality time together.  For even more short break ideas, be sure to visit our Visit South East England website with ideas for days out, things to do and where to stay.