Top 10 Spa Breaks in Europe
A spa break is a great way to take your foot off the accelerator and recharge. Whether you want to indulge in the latest wellness treatment or simply get away from it all, we’ve found Europe’s finest spas for the ultimate retreat.
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Dormy House – Cotswold, England
A renovated 17th-century farmhouse perched in the Cotswold Hills, Dormy House is the perfect setting for a quintessential English countryside break.
The award-winning House Spa offers a variety of standout treatments, with everything from hydrothermal experiences to soothing massages and rejuvenating facials. The stylish hotel rooms and suites are also a haven for relaxation, incorporating charming, cosy and rustic country-home décor with luxurious interiors.
Guests also have access to the Champagne nail parlour and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, so there are plenty of pamper spots to choose from.
After a day of unwinding, choose from one of several restaurants to dine at, each offering an exquisite dining experience. The Greenhouse serves British fare using seasonal ingredients while The Back Garden provides laid-back sophistication and inventive dishes.
Willersey Hill, Broadway WR12 7LF
The Gainsborough Bath Spa – Bath, England
With access to the city’s natural thermal waters, The Gainsborough’s Romanesque Spa Village invites guests to indulge in its healing waters and enticing treatments.
Whether you opt for one of the many massages available or any of the Asian-influenced therapies, such as the crystal sound bath experience with one of the spa’s specialists, relaxation and comfort are prioritised above all else at this award-winning hotel & spa.
Originally built in the 1800s, The Gainsborough Bath Spa boasts a grand façade and Georgian era colonnades, while inside, elegant contemporary interiors are effortlessly married with period-style furniture.
Indulgence doesn’t stop at the spa, modern British fare is on offer at the plush Gainsborough Brasserie, featuring a menu of fresh seasonal ingredients and sumptuous dishes.
Beau St, Bath BA1 1QY
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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa – Champagne, France
Designed by architect Giovanni Pace, renowned for his work at the champagne house Moët & Chandon, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is set atop a vine-clad hill with sweeping views over the unspoilt Marne Valley.
Enjoy this vista while lounging in the heated outdoor infinity pool which overlooks the picturesque vineyards, before heading to the spa and indulging in one of the many treatments on offer.
Decked out in pale wood and metallic tiles, the spa includes a sauna and hammam, as well as expert therapists who can provide High Technicality Massages such as Balinese, ayurvedic, foot reflexology and maderotherapy. Innovative treatments from beauty brands: My Blend and Clarins Precious are also available and can be tailored to your needs to ensure you achieve maximum relaxation.
9 Rue de la République, 51160 Champillon, France
Aman Le Mélézin – Courchevel, France
A contemporary spin on the classic ski lodge, Aman Le Mélézin is situated directly on the Bellecôte Piste with exceptional ski-in, ski out, framed by the snow-dusted pines and ragged mountain peaks within the French Alpine village of Courcheval.
Set in the heart of France’s Les Trois Vallées, Aman Le Mélézin combines the atmosphere of a luxury French château with rustic minimalism, making it an ideal snowy spa retreat.
Speaking of the spa, those looking to counter the Alpine elements should opt for the Mélézin Signature Spa Journey treatment which includes dry brushing, an oil massage, and a nourishing facial. The Aman Spa also features a wood sauna, stone hammam, a 14m lap pool, Jacuzzis and therapeutic showers
Those seeking some post-slopes recovery can even opt for a specially designed yoga session, while wellness workshops – available throughout the season – including a personal training session.
After some therapeutic pampering, retire to your chalet-style chambre for a nap in front of your cosy fireplace or sip on some champagne while you bask in the panoramic floor-to-ceiling views of the snow-dusted larch trees (mélèzes) that give the hotel its name.
310 Rue de Bellecôte, Courchevel 1850, France
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Gstaad Palace – Gstaad, Switzerland
Set on a hill overlooking the charming village of Gstaad since 1913, the Gstaad Palace has been in the hands of the Scherz family for three generations. Discretion is a core value in this Swiss luxury hotel, as are cordiality and service with a personal touch. A warm welcome awaits all the family, with special entertainment provided for the kids.
Visitors don’t just frequent the grand hotel for the slopes however; the Palace Spa is an oasis of mindfulness with indoor pool, jacuzzi, six-stage hammam experience, sauna, lounge, relaxation room, fitness and squash facilities. A range of massages and treatments using selected botantical ingredients in a serene environment featuring granite from nearby Lake Blausee, an open log fire and views of the mountains.
The hotel’s romantic architecture and elegant interiors give it the feel of a fairy-tale castle. Across its five restaurants, the Gstaad Palace serves top quality regional cuisine, internationally inspired with a dash of Asian sophistication and a sprinkle of Mediterranean vivacity.
Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
La Réserve Genève Hotel, Spa & Villa – Geneva, Switzerland
Overlooking the shores of the tranquil Lake Geneva, La Réserve Genève is a luxurious haven with an alternative sense of style. With safari-inspired contemporary décor, the relaxed resort is nestled just outside the city amid a landscaped ten-acre park and houses a 20,000-square-foot spa.
The sprawling Nescens Spa is dedicated to wellbeing and offers everything from personalised treatments, including a classic menu of massages, facials and hair and beauty treatments; to osteopathy appointments and a sauna, two pools and a hammam, all in the efforts to help you detox and unwind.
Top off your comprehensive pampering session with serene views from the spa terrace at the health-conscious Café Lauren or if in the mood for something more indulgent, head to the Michelin-starred Tsé Fung, offering impressive Cantonese cuisine.
Rte de Lausanne 301, 1293 Bellevue-Geneva, Switzerland
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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Oetker Collection – Baden-Baden, Germany
This long-established luxury hotel opened in 1872 in a valley in the Black Forest Mountains, overlooking the idyllic Lichtentaler Allée park and arboretum. With a sophisticated cream-coloured façade, classic country house style, and elegant interiors, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa sits in the centre of the German spa town of Baden-Baden in southwestern Germany, with easy access to the nearby thermal baths and natural hot springs.
The grand Villa Stéphanie Spa & Wellbeing, located in an entire building adjacent to the main hotel, is renowned for being one of the most advanced spas in Europe, offering medical expertise from top class health experts and rejuvenating spa treatments based on the meshing of holistic and modern medicine.
The Stéphanie Signature Massage is a favourite among guests due to its focus on restoration and healing. Whether you opt for more medical-based treatments or simply spend your time relaxing in the large sauna, hammam or vast indoor swimming pool with impressive views of the garden, no two experiences are the same at this indulgent spa hotel.
Schillerstraße 4/6, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
Capri Palace Jumeirah – Anacapri, Italy
Located in Anacapri, the highest part of the island, the Capri Palace Jumeirah is a secluded sanctuary offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
The concept of a relaxing and personal recalibration takes central stage in Capri Medical Spa. A well-established and award-winning spa that offers a unique blend of holisitc and medical approaches, with a famous signature treatment, the Leg School®, created by Prof. Francesco Canonaco and specifically designated for the wellbeing of the lower limbs.
The idea of enhancing one's own wellbeing manifests itself in other aspects of a typical stay at Capri Palace Jumeirah, from the thought-provoking expressions of art and design, to the exceptional fine dining across three restaurants: L'Olivo, the only two-starred Michelin restaurant on the island; Il Riccio a glamourous Beach Club & Seafood Restaurant; and Zuma Capri, the perfect place to experience modern izakaya menu and unparalleled vistas of the Sorrentine Peninsula and Tyrrhenian Sea.
Via Capodimonte, 14, 80071 Isola di Capri, NA, Italy
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Mandarin Oriental – Lago di Como, Italy
This extravagant 19th-century estate enjoys the breath-taking setting of lush botanical gardens on Italy’s most famous lake.
With a contemporary and calming aesthetic featuring curated East Asian touches, an upscale restaurant, and the renowned spa, the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como epitomises lakeside luxury.
The main building is just one of the nine villas on the property, each benefitting from exceptional views of the water, though the spa is the real must-visit, offering holistic treatments combining eastern and western traditions.
Make your way to the subterranean relaxation retreat and enjoy an array of thermal facilities and treatment rooms including a huge couple’s suite centred round an aquarium, including customised treatments, holistic therapies and wellness activities.
Then head back up and enjoy a calming swim in the outdoor floating pool on the lake.
Via E. Caronti, 69, 22020 Blevio CO, Italy
Spa Hotels in Spain
Marbella Club Hotel – Marbella, Spain
Set between the Old Town and the glamorous Puerto Banús, Marbella Club Hotel is an historic and chic resort occupying a prime beachfront spot on Marbella’s Golden Mile, with a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Blanca Mountains.
With white-washed cottage villas and intertwining walkways leading to peaceful courtyards, an air of calm and simplicity exudes from the surroundings.
Meanwhile, wellbeing, nutrition and fitness are the tenets of the spa’s offering, where you can opt for a personalised treatment plan with naturopaths, therapists, nutritionists and fitness coaches, all primed to tackle everything from exhaustion and stress to gut health.
Practising thalassotherapy, a healing therapy based on Ancient Greek and Egyptian practices and traditions, the Thalasso Spa therapists harness the powers and natural healing benefits of the mineral rich Mediterranean seawater to help relieve stress and energise the mind and body, offering a truly personalised and unique experience for each of its visitors.
Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
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