Fabulous Spas in York – Spa Days and Breaks! York is a wonderful place to visit with so many things to do, and it’s fabulous to combine the activities with a relaxing spa day.
The Grand Spa, York
Station Rise, York YO1 6GD
The Grand is a beautiful five star hotel. It has a lovely hotel spa deep in its vaults where you will find a medium sized swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam, as well as treatment rooms and a relaxation room.
They do an excellent afternoon tea too, so I would recommend combining the two! It’s in the centre of York and just a 5 minute walk from the station.
No.1 York
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
There are lovely relaxed treatment rooms as well as a relaxation room at No.1 York. We visited recently and tried out their ‘Lessen your Stress’ pamper ritual.
“Down in the warm, cocooning calm of our spa under the arches, you’ll find our down-to-earth treatment rooms with instantly soothing vibes, including one for shared rituals and an elegantly rustic relaxation room.
You’ll also find our skilled therapists with a passion for wellness who are there to listen to your needs and tailor treatments to address them.”
We have visited and reviewed the Spa at No.1 York here.
Middlethorpe Hall Spa York
Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 2GB
Just on the very outskirts of York, the spa at Middlethorpe Hall is quite traditional. They have a decent sized pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna. The dressing rooms are a little on the small side and it could do with a bit of modernising, but is a beautiful hotel.
When I visited the staff were lovely. They also do excellent afternoon tea in one of the beautiful drawing rooms.
The Parsonage at Escrick
Escrick, York YO19 6LF
The Parsonage at Escrick is a 15 minute drive South of York.
From their website: “Set in six acres of beautiful formal gardens and only 15 minutes away from the historic city of York, our spa facilities include 5 treatment rooms, a 16 metre swimming pool, jacuzzi, state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, stream room, and aromatherapy salt room.” There is also an excellent Thai restaurant next door if you are staying in the area!
Aldwark Manor Spa
Aldwark, Alne, York YO61 1UF
Aldwark Manor is about a 35 minute drive from York. The spa is currently closed for a big refurb (which I am excited about). I will update when it reopens (and hopefully review it!).
The Principal, York
Station Rd, York YO24 1AA
The Principal York (formerly known as The Royal York Hotel) is an historic Grade II listing building. Built in 1878 and the North Eastern Railway Company’s flagship luxury hotel. It is right next to the York Train Station. The hotel is beautifully decorated throughout in soft shades of grey.
Free WiFi is available through the hotel, and the leisure club includes a sauna, steam room and heated . Try the Twilight Afternoon tea that is served in the Garden Room (one of my favourite places in York). In the summer, Sol Ast takes up residence in the Principal’s gardens, a lovely way to spend a balmy evening after a relaxing spa day.
Bannatyne’s Spa in York
Unit 1A, The Millfield, York Business Park, White Rose Cl, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6RL
You can book a spa day at Bannatyne’s gym on the outskirts of York. They have a heated swimming pool, two saunas, two steam rooms and two hot tubs.
Single and dual treatment rooms, manicure and pedicure stations and a fabulous relaxation room.
While not the most glamorous of spas, you can get some very good deals here that include treatments. So, if you are looking for somewhere on a budget I would recommend it!
We love spas and enjoyed this post on spa days in Cambridge.
