January is a time to rest and reset, and where better than in one of Somerset, Bath and Bristol’s luxury spas.
MONTIGO RESORTS CHARLTON HOUSE, SHEPTON MALLET
Montigo Wellness at Charlton House is a serene, award-winning sanctuary set within the historic Grade II–listed Charlton House in Somerset. Recently honoured with three titles at the World Luxury Spa Awards, it was named Best Luxury Hotel Spa, Best Luxury Spa Retreat, and Best Luxury Wellness Spa in Northern Europe.
This tranquil spa fuses English country-house charm with decades of Asian wellness tradition. Guests can unwind in sophisticated thermal facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, Finnish sauna, crystal steam room, laconium, and an ice-scrub experience while skilled therapists trained in Javanese, Balinese, and Thai techniques deliver bespoke treatments using naturally sourced botanicals.
With just 28 rooms and a limit on day-guests, the spa maintains a quietly luxurious, intimate atmosphere.
ELEMENTS BOUTIQUE SPA, MIDDLEZOY
Elements Boutique Spa at the beautiful Windmill Retreat in Middlezoy is a rural sanctuary where natural beauty and modern luxury blend to create an atmosphere of tranquillity. Overlooking the Somerset Levels, this award-winning hideaway is a real haven in which to unwind, and its thoughtfully designed spaces nurture mind, body and soul.
Guests can indulge in five elegant treatment rooms, a Hygge Wellness Garden, a hydrotherapy pool with sweeping views, sauna, steam room, experience shower, relaxation room, and a full menu of treatments ranging from express manicures to luxurious full-body rituals. With no more than 15 guests at a time, the spa maintains an intimate boutique experience that feels deeply personal and refreshingly peaceful.
THE SPA AT MIDDLEWICK, GLASTONBURY
Set beneath the watchful silhouette of Glastonbury Tor, Middlewick Spa exudes countryside calm. The spa is part of a beautiful, family-run holiday resort with charming cottages and cabins and a cosy farm shop and café.
In the spa, guests can indulge in holistic therapies inside charming Shepherd’s Hut treatment rooms, where soothing massages, aromatic oils, and Reiki energy healing come together in one of the spa’s signature experiences. Natural wellbeing is at the heart of every treatment, supported by carefully chosen products from brands such as the 100% organic Inlight Beauty range and Earthy Vegan Nail Polish. Open to both day visitors and accommodation guests, the spa also showcases artworks by local artists, adding an extra touch of Somerset soul.
THERMAE BATH SPA, BATH
In the heart of historic Bath, Thermae Bath Spa is Britain’s only natural thermal spa and offers a unique blend of ancient heritage and modern wellbeing. Discover why the Romans founded the city of Aqua Sulis here as you spend time in the gently warm Minerva Bath, or soak up the jaw-dropping views of Bath’s Georgian architecture from the open-air rooftop pool as it bubbles with mineral-rich waters.
In the immersive multi-sensory Wellness Suite you’ll discover both Roman and Georgian steam rooms, an infrared room, an ice chamber, and a cosmic Celestial Relaxation Room. For deeper indulgence, their treatment menu includes hot-stone, bamboo, and signature massages. Indulge in a 2-hour session at Thermae Bath Spa and see why it was awarded ‘Best City Spa’ at the Good Spa Guide Awards.
ROYAL CRESCENT SPA, BATH
Within the tranquil gardens of Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent sits the elegant Spa & Bath House, a serene sanctuary where Georgian grandeur meets contemporary wellness. Step into this peaceful escape and you’ll find soft lighting, exposed stone walls, and rustic wood creating a soothing atmosphere.
The spa’s thermal facilities include a 12-metre heated relaxation pool, a vitality pool with massage jets, a sauna and a herbal steam room. Inspired by nature, the treatment menu features GROUND products which are 100% natural, vegan and crafted for wellness rituals catering to stress relief, hormone balance, as well as cancer or pregnancy care.
THE NEWT IN SOMERSET, CASTLE CARY
The spa at The Newt in Somerset channels English country manor with a touch of the ancient Mediterranean to create a serene, nature-inspired spa experience. Housed in beautifully restored former farm buildings, the spa features an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool, a garden-view sauna, and a marble steam room, plus a salt-infusion chamber and an authentic Turkish hammam.
As you reconnect with nature in the medieval herb garden, expert therapists offer bespoke treatments, from garden-inspired facials to deeply relaxing massages and mud therapies. A signature highlight is The Newt’s Hammam Experience, which includes a private steam session, cleansing ritual and therapeutic steam in the marble-lined chamber. Spa Day packages are available, all of which also offer access to the sprawling country estate.
THE BATH PRIORY, BATH
Bath Priory sits within four glorious acres of award-winning gardens just a short stroll from Bath’s historic centre and feels more like a peaceful private manor rather than a hotel. Its spa – the UK’s first and only L’Occitane-branded retreat – sets the tone from the moment you arrive: soft scents of Provence, a welcoming foot bath and a calming ambience instantly help you unwind.
Inside, the spa boasts both indoor and outdoor heated pools, a sauna, steam room and a relaxation area, all perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the city. Four treatment rooms offer massages, facials, scrubs and wraps using L’Occitane’s essential oils, each carefully designed to pamper and restore.
BRISTOL HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA, BRISTOL
The subterranean spa at Harbour Hotel Bristol transforms a once-old bank vault into an elegant wellness retreat. Seven atmospheric treatment rooms host holistic therapies and signature rituals using premium spa products from TempleSpa.
The indoor pool and hydrotherapy pool sit beneath low vault ceilings creating a unique setting that pairs ancient architecture with modern comfort. A sauna, steam room and well-equipped gym add further options for relaxation or a refreshing workout.
Whether you stay overnight or book a day session, The Harbour Hotel’s blend of heritage surroundings and indulgent spa facilities offers a stylish, restful escape in the heart of energetic Bristol.
THE GAINSBOROUGH BATH SPA, BATH
At The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the spa experience draws on Bath’s legendary thermal waters yet presents them with contemporary flair. Under a glass atrium lies the spa’s heart: the Bath House, where guests glide between three natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, unwind in traditional and infrared saunas, steam rooms and an ice alcove, and lounge in relaxation areas bathed in natural light.
Eleven treatment rooms host everything from tailored aromatherapy rituals to full-body massages, bespoke facials and mineral therapies influenced by the spa’s Asian heritage traditions.
For those looking to stay at the hotel, be sure to book one their “Bath Spa Rooms” where you’ll have direct, in-room access to Bath’s healing thermal water.