10 best spa breaks UK, for a well-rested weekend

Located just outside the city centre in Liverpool situated on the historic Stanley Dock, the Titanic Hotel is the ideal escape on a city break. As someone who tried a spa experience for the first time, I couldn't recommend the Titanic Hotel enough. I found it reasonably priced, but was blown away by the luxury feel of the hotel. Our room was immaculate, full of cosy, rustic charm, and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. We enjoyed a swim in the hydrotherapy pool and loved trying out the sauna and steam room. A stay that won't be forgotten any time soon, I look forward to going back and enjoying a full body massage or facial treatment next time.

For a little taste of luxury, treat yourself to a stay in The Headland Hotel And Spa overlooking stunning coastal views of Fistral Beach. The 5-star hotel boasts a brand new Aqua Club, offering facilities like a Cornish salt steam room, Swedish sauna, hot tub and experience showers - with 6 indoor and outdoor pools open all year round. Enjoy beauty treatments with Elemis, Voya and OPI products for a touch of self-maintenance during your stay. Reviewers were impressed by the historic building, with one reviewer calling it 'the best experience of my life'.

Senior Digital Writer, Hannah Carroll experienced a stay in voco St David;s Cardiff, and here is what she had to say: 'I stayed here last weekend and had a back massage and express facial. It was stunning and the staff went above and beyond to make sure I was relaxed. I loved that they used organic products that were free from microplastics and actually benefitted my skin. My therapist was very knowledgeable about skin and gave lots of recommendations on how to maintain a healthy skincare routine. I stayed on the 7th floor and had a stunning view of Cardiff Bay'.

Nestled deep in rural Buckinghamshire, Horwood House Hotel has everything you need for a weekend of pampering and relaxation. Choose from traditional massages and facials as well as fabulous 25-minute express treatment options. The full-body massage is wonderful, while the heated bed is also a winner. Other facilities include a 15-metre pool, steam room, sauna and daybeds. One reviewer commented, 'The spa area, pool, sauna and steam room really set this place apart. The atmosphere is exceptional. The best value place I have stayed in'.

From period features to Georgian columns, crescents and amazing views, the Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel has it all. There are multiple pools to enjoy including an indoor-outdoor rooftop pool, thermal pool, and scenic Victorian baths with original features. There’s an array of traditional treatments on offer, plus you can try the salt cave or ice fountain. Exclusive treatments consist of therapeutic thermal mud packs or a cocooning massage on a warm waterbed. Many reviewers praised the 'beautiful hotel', with one reviewer commenting that they would highly recommend the spa treatment menu.

The UK’s original spa break, Champneys has been behind almost 100 years of beauty innovations and wellbeing breakthroughs. Set in 170 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, Champneys Tring is an oasis of calm. Spa facilities include a 25m swimming pool, hydro pool, whirlpool and jacuzzi, heated floatation water beds, steam room and sauna. Plus, there are six other Champneys locations across the country. Reviewers say Champneys Tring is a tranquil destination, ideal for a spa break.

This spa offers both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences, so it's ideal for an all season round trip with the girls. Book with friends and relax in the beautiful pool area on hanging daybeds before enjoying a drink at the swim-up pool bar. Or, enjoy the herbal sauna for a moment of thermal relaxation in colder months. Packages range from a spa day to a spa break, with one reviewer commenting that it was 'The best spa I have ever stayed in. A well enjoyed girls night away.'

The Stoke By Nayland Hotel comes highly rated by staycationers who are wanting an escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life. The hotel is a modern build with a touch of luxury making it a worthwhile stay for a couple looking for a relaxing getaway. Private lodge options are available for a more personal, intimate stay, and couples massages are able to be booked in the on-site spa to treat yourself and your partner. Along with that, there are plenty of packages and treatments to enjoy. One couple commented that it was one of the best places that they had ever stayed.

Recommended by Head of Operations at Digital Publishing, Kerry Joyce, Whittlebury Hall is the perfect destination for an overnight spa break. There are an endless amount of overnight packages with experiences such as dinner and access to spa facilities for an overnight stay. Spa facilities include a hot tub, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, experience showers as well as heat and ice experiences. There are 23 treatment rooms offering luxury spa massages and other pampering treats. One reviewer commented that they had an amazing time at the spa and loved the hydrotherapy pool.

Just looking for a spa day out? Why not consider a spa experience from Virgin Experience Days? This Weekday PURE Spa & Beauty Pamper Package comes with a 60-minute massage or facial, with a trained therapist on hand for a full consultation. Either, to assess your skin type and recommend products for a facial , or to tailor a massage to your specific tension points. The best thing about it is that there are 21 different locations across the UK, so you can enjoy the experience no matter where you're based. One reviewer loved the experience, claiming it's the best massage they've had in a long time.