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The best spas in the UK and Ireland. Picked by our spa experts. Backed by our readers. The 2026 shortlist is live, with winners crowned in November.
Meet the shortlist
Torquay, South West
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Located opposite Buckingham Palace in London, The Bath House - Banya London blends the traditions of the authentic slavic banya with the best of the contemporary spa.
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Cardiff, Wales
Urbanites will love Cardiff’s new mammoth 170-room luxury hotel, located in the old post office. Panoramic skyline views come as standard here; the Principality Stadium is just a rugby ball’s throw away. The best place to take in the city vista? From the rooftop spa, located on the sixth floor, with its own thermal suite and Herbal Steam Temple for two. Book a range of treatments from British brand, Elemis; we love their Pro Glow Rose Facial.
South WestFrom the spa town of Bath to the sunset pools overlooking the Cornish Coast; the South West has spas in the bag.
South EastFrom country house hideaways in the Surrey Hills to sea-air retreats on the Sussex and Kent coast, the South East is spoilt for spa choice.
North WestA huge section of the UK with an equally huge selection of spas
LondonFrom Mayfair hotel spas to riverside retreats on the Thames, London has a spa for every lunch break and long weekend
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Rickmansworth, South East
A grand spa and health club within 300 acres of county house estate with a championship golf course and tennis courts. The impressive multi-storey spa and health club is set in a former stable block with a stunning 22-metre indoor swimming pool tiled in black, and a 25-metre outdoor pool for summer. The 18 therapy rooms offer some delicious body, face, beauty and results-driven treatments with Bamford products. The female changing rooms have their own thermal area and some mesmerising art.
