If there was ever a time when we all deserved a day of relaxation and tranquility, it’s now. The pandemic has shown us just how important both our physical and mental wellbeing are and how important it is to look after ourselves. However, during the lockdowns and restrictions it has been difficult to truly de-stress and take your mind off everything. With 2022 approaching and the need for relaxation increasing, we’ve rounded up the top ten most popular and instagrammed spa breaks in England.
Soho Farmhouse
Firstly, the most popular and Instragramable UK spa break has to be Soho Farmhouse! The countryside hotel and spa is located in the gorgeous Oxfordshire countryside and has a rustic and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the impressive boathouse which has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and don’t forget to take plenty of pictures for the gram while you’re at it.
The Ned
This London hotspot takes second place, and its unusual city location makes snapping a picture pretty hard to resist! Located a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, the Ned hotel and spa is situated in a former bank headquarters that dates back to 1924. The spa itself can be found in the old vaults under the building, making for a truly unique experience!
Stoke Park
Stoke Park spa takes third place, and with its historic grandeur, it’s clear why people are so keen to Instagram this stunning location. This hotel and spa offers a relaxing escape from the metropolis of London, situated in Buckinghamshire just 23 miles from the city centre and only five miles from Windsor Castle. You’re sure to feel like royalty after a treatment there!
Rudding Park
Rudding Park spa narrowly misses out on one of the top three spaces, but it’s clear that this serene location is an Instagrammer’s dream. The spa is located in a luxury hotel, which occupies a stunning Georgian manor within 300 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Harrogate in Yorkshire.
Pennyhill Park
Next, we have the fabulous Pennyhill Park spa. The surroundings of this upscale retreat are Insta-worthy at first glance. Located in an idyllic historic country house with ivy crawling up the exterior, Pennyhill Park spa is simply asking to be enjoyed and captured for your Instagram grid. The surrounding Surrey parkland also offers a wonderful place to wander and feel at one with nature.
The Serenity Spa
Seaham Hall’s Serenity Spa comes in at sixth place and is another wonderful place for pure relaxation and snapping some gorgeous Instagram pics. Like Mandara, Serenity Spa draws upon Eastern healing rituals, offering a wellness retreat that will leave you feeling energised and refreshed.
Chewton Glen
If a full-service country break is more your style, then check out Chewton Glen. Located in New Milton and just a one-mile walk from the sea, this country house hotel and spa is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all, and the ideal wellness retreat after almost two years of surviving a pandemic and multiple lockdowns!
Mandara Spa
Mandara Spa offers locations throughout Asia, Africa, and America, but the two in London (in Park Plaza and Westminster Bridge) are the first to open in Europe and located in the very heart of London. The first Mandara spa was founded in Bali, and if you’re looking for a holiday vibe right in the centre of London, then Mandara is as close as you’ll get. Enjoy the luxurious healing experience that this spa has to offer.
The Shangri-La at The Shard
The stunning Shangri-La hotel is located within one of London’s most iconic buildings – the Shard. For unparalleled views of the city, and a spa within a truly luxurious hotel that occupies eighteen floors, the Shangri-La at The Shard is a wonderful option. Who could resist sharing the epic view over the city of London to Instagram? This location is a popular social media post waiting to happen, and after enjoying the spa, why not test out their afternoon tea offering?
Hoar Cross Hall
Hoar Cross Hall, situated in Burton-on-Trent, is a ready-made Instagram dream. The spa is located within a historic hotel on an Elizabethan estate amid 50 acres of gorgeous gardens. This upscale hotel is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and snap a few pics.
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