#hotstays TOP FIVE

Visitors having been taking to the waters in Bath for centuries.

Bath’s geothermal mineral springs are Britain’s’ ONLY naturally hot and mineral rich thermal spa. The waters fed the Roman Baths which was responsible for the prominence of Bath in the Roman period and thereafter, with Bath the leading health resort during the 18th and 19th Century’s.

Whilst not all the Spa’s in Bath are from this historic source, the appetite to relax and unwind in elegance remains and the spa is very much part of any Bath visitor’s itinerary.

Here are our top 6 Spa’s retreats

1. Thermae Bath Spa

Your classic spa destination uses the geothermal source across its award-winning spa building in several baths including the roof-top pool and Wellness Suite. Booking recommended.

2. Royal Crescent Spa & Bath House

Swit swoo, this 5-star award-winning little piece of heaven is fresh and impressive. Hit the vitality pool, relaxation pool, Salt Infused Sauna or Steam Inhalation Room…..yep, this is the real deal and high recommended by us.

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3. The Garden Spa by L’Occitane at The Priory

This is the first and only L’Occitane Spa in the UK. This A-Lister French brand uses fragrances and oils from Provence. Enjoy the ‘Welcome Ritual’ of a foot bath followed by a ‘voyage of the senses’ using relaxing music, herbal teas and Provencal traditions.

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4. The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Spa Village uses the original thermal springs and couples that with a contemporary setting and aromatherapy across aquatic therapies, and more classic treatments. Facilities boast of both an infrared sauna and an ice alcove.

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5. Homewood Park Spa

An indoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room, set amongst the rolling countryside on the outskirts of the city will feed all of the senses. The website reads ‘harnessing the spirit of the Roman’s love of a good spa, we have created a pampering haven for our guests’ – in other words – when in Bath!