Devon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gaia-spa-boringdon-hall-plymouth"><a href="https://www.gaiaboringdon.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gaia Spa</a>, Boringdon Hall, Plymouth </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/boringdon-wellness2.jpg" alt="Wellness Room at Boringdon Hall Hotel, Boringdon " class="wp-image-58720" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/boringdon-wellness2.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/boringdon-wellness2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/boringdon-wellness2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/boringdon-wellness2-768x513.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/boringdon-wellness2-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Boringdon Hall Hotel&#8217;s Gaia Spa won Best Destination Spa in the UK and Ireland at the 2022 Condé Nast Johansens Awards, and it&#8217;s not hard to see why. It&#8217;s a heavenly blend of 16th century manor and ultra-modern luxury, with signature products and treatments focusing on healing and restoration. Try the Twilight Spa for £50 if you&#8217;re watching the pennies, or book into their gorgeous new <a href="https://philbor.dbm.guestline.net/availability?hotel=PHILBOR&amp;arrival=2024-01-15&amp;departure=2024-01-16&amp;adults=2&amp;children=0&amp;filters[rates][]=AWAK_ADBB">Wellness Rooms</a> (above) from £119pp per night.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-voyage-spa-thurlestone-hotel-kingsbridge"><a href="https://www.thurlestone.co.uk/spa-hotel-devon/spa-days">Voyage Spa</a>, Thurlestone Hotel, Kingsbridge </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="715" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/thurlestone-1000x715.jpg" alt="Voyage Spa at Thurlestone Hotel, Kingsbridge " class="wp-image-62645" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/thurlestone-1000x715.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/thurlestone-800x572.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/thurlestone-768x549.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/thurlestone-735x525.jpg 735w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/thurlestone.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Want cream on that? Book an Afternoon Spa session at this coastal beauty in the South Hams (£35), and they&#8217;ll throw in a Devon Cream Tea. (Not available during school holidays and bank holiday weekends.)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.tlh.co.uk/aztec-leisure/aztec-spa/fire-ice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fire &amp; Ice Experience</a>, Aztec Spa, Torquay</h2>



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<p>One for couples, here&#8217;s a multi-sensory <a href="https://www.tlh.co.uk/aztec-leisure/aztec-spa/fire-ice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fire &amp; Ice Experience</a>, where you can kick back in a herbal sauna, a Finnish sauna<em> and</em> a Eucalyptus-scented aroma steam room. I&#8217;d describe it as spa-funfair for grown-ups, with a drench bucket and ice fountain, and a walkthrough thermal shower with multicolour lights and a bubbling hydro-pool. Once you&#8217;ve tried everything out, head over to the heated loungers and <em>relaaaaax</em>. £45 per couple for 90 minutes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-retreat-spa-hotel-indigo-exeter"><a href="https://retreatexeter.co.uk/experiences/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Retreat Spa</a>, Hotel Indigo, Exeter</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/indigo-5.jpeg" alt="Retreat Spa at Hotel Indigo, Exeter " class="wp-image-52055" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/indigo-5.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/indigo-5-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/indigo-5-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/indigo-5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/indigo-5-700x525.jpeg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Fancy trying somewhere hot in the city? Book in at Exeter&#8217;s gorgeous bijou spa at the new Hotel Indigo. Just off the high street, and perfectly placed for exploring the Cathedral City, it has four treatment rooms, a Niagara Falls rainfall shower, two hydro-pools, and lovely Elemis smellies. They run lots of spa offers, from £30 including a <a href="https://retreatexeter.co.uk/experiences/?fbclid=IwAR2y7siZvTp83DdFox_OcJh0j52Fvo93oXepS9Ap-nBDvubM1f9Eou-CkIM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bubbles &amp; Bliss package</a> gives you full access to all with a glass of fizz and includes any 50-minute treatment of your choice for £90pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://sauntonsands.co.uk/source-spa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source Spa &amp; Wellness</a>, Saunton Sands Hotel, Saunton </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/11/saunton-1.jpeg" alt="treatment at Source Spa, saunton sands hotel " class="wp-image-41373" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/11/saunton-1.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/11/saunton-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/11/saunton-1-720x480.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/11/saunton-1-768x511.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/11/saunton-1-788x525.jpeg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Winner of the AA Best UK Spa Award, North Devon&#8217;s luxury Art Deco hotel, Saunton Sands is right on the golden beach near Braunton, a brilliant base for walking, spa-ing and relaxing in a hydro-pool. A Twilight Spa from 6-9pm gives you full access to all their spa facilities including the Thermal Suite, indoor and outdoor pools &amp; gym starts at £50, or upgrade to a full day for £190.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-harbour-beach-club-salcombe"><a href="https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/harbour-beach-club/offers-and-events/swim-and-dine?fbclid=IwAR0mSwzqzYPWpDXbiLqvVyyC3CsEYCYDITo2HbDoDbAMDHZJuMIwzRo4Euk">Harbour Beach Club</a>, Salcombe </h2>



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<p>The ultimate way to spend a January evening? In a spa, of course! Salcombe Harbour Beach Club&#8217;s new Swim &amp; Dine offer gives you an hour and a half to luxuriate in the spa, before dinner in their Beach Club Bar + Restaurant.Spa access from 6pm to 7.30pm and dinner at 8pm (£45pp). Or <em>seas</em> the day with these <a href="https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/harbour-beach-club/spa/spa-days-and-spa-breaks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tempting spa offers</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.lincombehallhotel.co.uk/spa-hotel-south-devon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lincombe Hall Hotel &amp; Spa</a>, Torquay</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="625" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lincombe-1-1000x625.jpg" alt="pool at Lincombe Hall Hotel, Torquay " class="wp-image-52251" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lincombe-1-1000x625.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lincombe-1-800x500.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lincombe-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lincombe-1-840x525.jpg 840w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lincombe-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Tucked away in a Georgian villa on a leafy Torquay avenue, Lincombe Hall&#8217;s £2m spa is quite the eye-opener, with state of the art salt room, saunas and swanky decor, plus the emphasis on indulgence over abstinence, so a glass of bubbles when you’re bubbling in the hydropool is <em>de rigeur.</em> Choose from a range of <a href="https://www.lincombehallhotel.co.uk/spa-hotel-south-devon/spa-days-torquay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spa Days</a>, including a welcome glass of fizz, two hours in the spa, a 60-minute treatment and two-course lunch &#8211; all for £165 Mon-Thurs/£180pp Fri-Sunday. Should you fancy an overnighter, here has the bonus of being an adults-only hotel. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/exeter/spa/spa-packages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spa at Hotel du Vin</a>, Exeter</h2>



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<p>Hidden away in the city garden of Hotel du Vin&#8217;s is a bijou pool and hydro-pool plus a chic little spa with treatment rooms offering everything from eyelash tints to cosmoceutical facials and peels. I&#8217;ve booked the Spa Retreat (£85) a few times &#8211; it comes with use of the indoor-outdoor pool, a 60-minute treatment (either Full Body Massage, REN Bespoke Facial Deluxe Manicure or Pedicure &#8211; or 2 x 30 minute treatments), and a two course lunch or afternoon tea. Available Sunday to Friday. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.boveycastle.com/spa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elan Spa &amp; Studio</a>, Bovey Castle, Dartmoor</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/09/bovey-castle-spa.jpg" alt="Elan Spa, Bovey Castle Hotel, Devon " class="wp-image-18019" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/09/bovey-castle-spa.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/09/bovey-castle-spa-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/09/bovey-castle-spa-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/09/bovey-castle-spa-667x500.jpg 667w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Synonymous with countryside luxe, Bovey Castle comes with that wonderful feeling of tranquility and remoteness where non-residents can relax in the luxury of a whirlpool, sauna, steam room and an Art Deco-style pool overlooking the wild National Park for two heavenly hours with a 25-minute treatment for £90pp. Can&#8217;t tear yourself away? Book the Bella Vida half-day spa (£190pp) and get a 55-minute treatment and a two-course lunch included.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-northcote-manor-umberleigh"><a href="https://northcotemanor.co.uk/spa/spa-days/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Northcote Manor</a>, Umberleigh</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="940" height="788" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/northcote-manor.jpg" alt="pool at Northcote Manor, Devon " class="wp-image-62651" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/northcote-manor.jpg 940w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/northcote-manor-800x671.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/northcote-manor-768x644.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/northcote-manor-626x525.jpg 626w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p>This luxury spa overlooking the bucolic Taw Valley has multiple spa days on offer to suit your pampering needs, including a 12.5m indoor swimming pool, thermal suite, hot tub, and gym. The budget-friendly Mini Day includes a delicious Devonshire cream tea and a 30-minute treatment (£80 Mon-Fri/£100 Sat-Sun).</p>


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