‘Bath has been looking after stressed-out Londoners for 300 years,’ says doorman Alex, welcoming me to The Francis Hotel, bang opposite what must be one of the city’s prettiest green spaces, Queen Square. ‘That’s what we’re here for. It’s nice down here, isn’t it? More chilled.’
He’s not wrong. UNESCO-accredited as ...

The post The Francis: The Bath Hotel Hailing A New Era In Wellness appeared…

There are plenty of fantastic British spa retreats. A significantly smaller number of these have views that make you cry – which is exactly what happened as I looked out at Lake Windermere, glittering in the afternoon sun, from the outdoor wood-fired sauna at Low Wood Bay. Sitting beneath low ...

The post Is This The UK’s Most Breathtaking Spa Retreat? appeared first on Country and Town House.

Across the UK, a new generation of spa hotels is inviting us to slow down, rest and relax. We’ll take whatever we can get, says Ellie Smith
This feature appeared in Great British & Irish Hotels 2026
Best Wellness Stays For 2026

.gird-layout-post .buy-now-btn{
text-transform: uppercase;
background-color: black;
width: 126px;
color: #fff;
padding: 9px;
letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.gird-layout-post…

Legendary luxury train artisan Orient Express is embarking on a bold new journey to redefine modern travel. For one, the iconic brand is preparing to shake up the cruise market with the launch of its first two ultra-luxe yet eco-conscious sailing yachts, Orient Express Corinthian, in June. Before that, in ...

The post Here’s What It’s Like At Orient Express’ First Ever Spa appeared first on…

In January, Somerset hotel The Newt unveiled a trio of Live Well winter retreats, created in collaboration with a line-up of leading industry figures and expert speakers. Each two-night stay explores a distinct theme: nourishment, which launched the series in January; movement, kicking off in February; and balance, bringing the ...

The post The Newt’s Live Well Retreat Offers A Food-Led Approach…