The UK has no shortage of luxury spa hotels, but sometimes a feel-good escape is about more than just the spa. Surrey Magazine has teamed up with Spa Expert Jane Knight, Founder of luxury wellness website Spavellous.co.uk to share our handpicked selection of spa hotels with extra wow factor – from a city spa escape with a skyline surprise to a restorative rural retreat in Somerset.
Few country house hotels do English elegance as effortlessly as Lucknam Park, where guests have been enjoying refined hospitality, a serene spa, and Michelin-starred dining for over twenty-five years. But this grand Wiltshire estate has another jewel in its crown that sets it apart from other luxury spa hotels: its own equestrian centre. Catering to all ages and abilities, the stables offer everything from coaching in the all-weather area arena to idyllic countryside hacks for all the family, plus a Saddle, Spa and Lunch Day for non-resident guests – and there’s no better time to saddle up than in 2026, the Year of the (Fire) Horse.
If golf is more your thing – and only a championship course will do – The Grove in Hertfordshire delivers both tee time and me time, with its top-ranking course and award-winning spa. New for spring 2026, The Kingdom at The Grove will host TaylorMade Golf’s first world-class custom fitting experience in Europe, ensuring you’re at the very top of your game. Finish the day on a high by rewarding yourself with a massage at Sequoia Spa or a celebratory meal at The Stables.
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