Best spa hotels in Yorkshire 2023

It should be no surprise that a UK county famed for its pudding, tea and KitKat bars holds a fair few secrets to living well. Although locals may have a down-to-earth, no-fuss reputation, don’t be fooled; Yorkshire folk have pampering down to a fine art, with many of the region’s idiosyncratic country manors and grand stately homes having been transformed into palaces of wellness and relaxation.

What’s more, alongside the cutting-edge hydrotherapy pools, revitalising treatments and all-round hospitality, Yorkshire has plenty more to feed the soul. After all, this is where you can follow in the Brontës’ footsteps over heather-strewn moors, chancing upon pretty waterfalls. And Yorkshire’s vast size means there are also sandy coves, brooding ruins and handsome high streets to explore.

So, if you are looking for an indulgent UK spa break with the possibility of adventure, Yorkshire’s spa hotels need to feature heavily on your wish list. Here are 10 of the best, whether you’re looking to stay in the city, country or by the coast.

Location: Follifoot, near Harrogate

Rudding Park’s pioneering spa shows how much has changed since Victorian wellness-seekers flocked to nearby Harrogate to glug its sulphurous spring waters. Following an extension to the main 19th-century manor house, you can now lounge on the stylish rooftop garden, flitting between the hydrotherapy infinity pool, herbal steam rooms, oxygen pod and panoramic sauna. Inside is a 17m pool, plus 11 treatment rooms, including a VIP hideaway with a copper spa bath for two.

Bedrooms are crisp and contemporary; some come with their own private steam room or sauna. Top off a day of relaxation with dinner at the 3-AA-Rosette Horto Restaurant, which serves seasonal ingredients grown in the kitchen garden.