17 February 2010
When it comes to spa hotels Wiltshire offers some of the best in the UK with a range of exciting treatments at spectacular locations. Below is a selection of the best on offer.
Opened in 2009, the spa at Bowood, located near Chippenham, is only available to hotel guests and spa members. Among the features of the spa are a crystal steam room, rock sauna, aromatherapy showers and a 15 x 6 metre infinity pool with separate Jacuzzi. Elemis branded face and body treatments are also available. The entire spa, pool and gym area looks out onto Bowood's extensive grounds and beyond, providing users with spectacular panoramic views. The general spa is complimentary to guests while specific treatments are available at an additional fee.
www.bowood.org
Lucknam Park near Chippenham is a stunning Palladian mansion dating from 1720 which is now a beautiful five star hotel. The spa is set within a walled garden and offers total rest and relaxation with the colours and materials all in keeping with its picturesque setting. Numerous face and body treatments are available along with full use of the facilities which include indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, five thermal cabins, salt water plunge pool, experience showers and a relaxation room. There is also an adjoining Brasserie offering contemporary and healthy menus.
www.lucknampark.co.uk
Whatley Manor near Malmesbury is an elegant country house hotel offering the ultimate in stylish and chic surroundings combined with an exceedingly high quality service. The Aquarius Spa is conceived to offer guests and visitors a place to relax and revive with features including hydrotherapy pool with airbed and jets, salt scrub showers, thermal cabins, Serail mud chamber, VIP suite and spa lounge serving light snacks and drinks. A variety of treatments awaits along with full use of the gym and workout studio.
www.whatleymanor.com
The South Marston Hotel and Leisure Club is one of Swindon's newest hotels having recently unveiled substantial £1 million refurbishment following its take-over by Focus Hotels Management. The hotel's spa is the perfect excuse to relax with an extensive range of face and body treatments to de-stress, pamper or beautify. The impressive leisure facilities include a 23 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa and a brand-new fitness suite with state-of-the-art gym; four England Squash Gold courts (which regularly host national championship matches); dedicated spinning class room and a large aerobic studio offering a plethora of classes.
www.southmarstonhotel.com
Bishopstrow's Hacylon spa opened in 2009 offering a high class experience to accompany this already magnificent hotel near Warminster. The spa, which also includes a gym and swimming pool with sauna and Jacuzzi, offers a wide range of treatments. These include those for the face and body plus specific treatments aimed at couples and men. There is also a relaxation room to rest in after the treatments are completed or to use in-between therapies.
www.bishopstrow.co.uk
For a complete listing of Wiltshire's accommodation providers and their facilities visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk.