What better time to treat yourself to a luxury spa break than autumn in the Cotswolds?
It’s the time of year that transforms the countryside into a tapestry of gold and amber tones, when morning walks become crisp and refreshing, and afternoon explorations end with steaming cups of tea beside a roaring fire.
But which luxury spa destination will you choose?
These five luxury spa hotels have been chosen for their attention to luxury, service and beautiful surroundings that will serve you up the perfect autumnal treat.
1. Ellenborough Park (Cheltenham)
A restored five-star country house hotel boasting 90 acres of grounds, a tranquil tower-tucked spa, and elegant dining options. Perfect for those seeking graceful countryside luxury. Enhance your experience further by opting for the exclusive Spa Garden Retreat, immersing you in the magnificence of the hot tub, sauna and ice bath surrounded by beautiful autumnal nature.
Learn more about this glorious retreat:Ellenborough Park Spa
2. Cowley Manor Experimental
A Grade II-listed manor near Cheltenham offering 36 stylishly eccentric rooms, the C-Side spa with locally inspired treatments, inventive menus by celebrated chefs, and cozy lounge and gardens are all wrapped in quirky luxury.
Described as ‘a tonic for the soul’, this haven is ensconced in natural Cotswold stone and inspired by its own natural springs.
Discover more about self-care at the C-Side: Cowley Manor Spa
3. Dormy House Hotel & Spa (near Broadway)
An award-winning spa within a beautifully converted farmhouse, featuring Scandi-chic design, Tata Harper treatments, a hot-tub, and juniper sauna in a relaxed rural setting. Dormy House offers so much more than meets the eye, with a rabbit warren of luxury to explore at every turn.
View the amazing suite of rejuvenating experiences: Dormy house Hotel & Spa
4. Calcot Manor & Spa (Tetbury)
A rewilded country house offering sublime spa days, luxurious treatments, and unique outdoor hot-tub and indoor-outdoor pool experiences, perfect for nature-loving guests.
At Calcot Spa, everything is designed to make sure you leave feeling your best. They even guarantee blissful, soothing relaxation in a sublime setting.
Find your blissful retreat at Calcot Spa
5. Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa
Set in extensive garden-landscaped grounds and featuring the renowned Aquarias Spa and Michelin-starred dining, Whatley Manor combines wellness, culinary finesse, and natural beauty.
Experience relaxing and restorative treatments, thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool, heated stone recliners and salt scrub showers, or head straight to the fully equipped gym or studio space.
We may have saved the best ‘til last with Whatley Manor!
Additional luxury spa destinations that deserve a mention
Thyme (Lechlade) – A luxury countryside spa-hotel known for its immaculate design and serene experience. Thyme
The Pig (formerly Barnsley House) – Elegant garden-surrounded spa in a 17th-century manor, offering both tranquillity. The Pig
The Greenway Hotel & Spa – A refurbished Elizabethan manor on the edge of the Cotswolds with 5-bubble Elan spa, hydrotherapy pool, and award-winning dining. The Greenaway
The Lygon Arms (Broadway) – A historic 14th-century inn with a Moroccan-inspired spa, indoor pool with retractable roof, and a fine dining experience. Lygon Arms
Wrap up in the Cotswolds this autumn
When you travel to the Cotswolds in autumn, consider combining a luxury spa experience, with activities that get you out into the unique nature of the region. Try adding a game of golf, a foraging tour, castle visits or antiquing in the charming towns.
Our Cotswolds experts are waiting for your call so they can tell you all about the delights of the Cotswolds and recommend a wonderful luxury spa to wrap up in during your holiday.
