You don’t have to go very far to feel like you’re getting away from it all at these Leeds spa hotels.
Whether you want to stay overnight or just disappear for a day of pampering and pleasure, there are some gorgeous spa hotels in and around Leeds. Take a dip and feel your worries wash away, or book in for expert treatments for a new you.
Our pick of Leeds spa spots include places made for marvellous massages and fabulous facials, along with a whole host of holistic and specialised treatments guaranteed to rejuvenate you and send you home happy. Is it time to be kind to yourself?
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
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Set among gorgeous greenery, Oulton ticks a lot of boxes at once. It’s a 4-star hotel, but also a golf resort and spa. It’s the latter we’re most concerned with, and it doesn’t let us down – this is a place that offers both spa days and spa breaks.
From pro-glow smooth facials to deep tissue massages and even a frangipani body nectar nourishing wrap, the perfect combination of pampering and relaxation are yours for the choosing. There’s a separate menu of Elemis signature rituals too.
If you want to move from the spa straight to your room, you can take your pick of classic, deluxe, superior rooms and suites. Many were refurbished in 2022 and are cosy, comfy and come with complimentary minibar. There’s a brace of restaurants to pick from too, so you can stay put and focus on chilling.
Facilities: Treatment rooms, jacuzzi, indoor pool, steam room.
Budget: A half spa day starts from £89, full spa day starts from £109. One night spa breaks with dinner start at £209.
Location: Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Rothwell Lane, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HN.
Book it: oultonhallhotel.co.uk
Hazlewood Castle & Imagine Spa
If a serene setting is near the top of your spa day checklist, then Hazlewood Castle is definitely for you. It sits among 77 acres of handsome Yorkshire countryside, far from the madding crowd and in prime position for a day or weekend of R&R.
Rooms are packed with lovely touches such as pieces from their resident artist and luxury toiletries. You can even reserve a four-poster bed if you’re combining relaxation with romance. Dine on duck breast or guinea fowl supreme in the atmospheric cellar restaurant, Vavasour.
Spa-wise, the Rasul mud chamber is a great place to start – you’ll exfoliate with Himalayan salt scrub before slathering on scented, healing mud. The thermal spa combines an aroma steam room, Finnish sauna and raindrop showers. Men are more than welcome too, with their own treatment menu, making it a great couple’s choice.
Facilities: Treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, mud chamber, thermal spa.
Budget: A half-day spa starts from £75, full-day from £115 per person. One-night spa breaks cost from £258.50 for two.
Location: Hazlewood Castle & Imagine Spa, Paradise Lane, Tadcaster, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS24 9NJ.
Book it: hazlewood-castle.co.uk
Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa
You really don’t have to travel too far to find zen-like peace or world-class massages in Leeds – Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa is just on the edge of the city. It’s a striking building, built around an impressive central courtyard, and close enough to Leeds that you can combine a spa treat with a day’s retail therapy.
Not that there are many reasons to leave Thorpe Park. The rooms are simple but comfortable, with seating areas and a pillow menu. Dining is a highlight, with an AA rosette-winning restaurant delivering the likes of Pendle Hill spring lamb and Whitby crab croquette.
Spa-wise, this is a rare one with a pool that you can actually swim in, and you’ll feel properly invigorated after a Himalayan salt sauna. Pampering treats are available from head to feet, with body rituals, simple massages and facials for all kinds of skin. And relax…
Facilities: Salt sauna, indoor pool, steam room.
Budget: A half spa day starts from £120, full days start from £240. One-night spa breaks start from £170 per person.
Location: Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, 1150 Century Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8ZB.
Book it: thorpeparkhotel.co.uk
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
This country house hotel manages the tricky balancing act of being both stately and welcoming, a place that wears its grandeur comfortably. The building’s ivy-clad exterior and manicured gardens set the tone for seamless service that gets you in the spa zone straight away.
Staying over feels like a rare treat, with rooms that wrap you in a hug. We’re talking cashmere mattresses, sleigh beds, garden views and even four posters. They offer a fine afternoon tea, or you can really indulge in their acclaimed restaurant. Shiitake soy braised pork cheek? Why not?
The spa is equally top notch, with a 12-metre indoor pool the ideal spot for a relaxing dip or a few easy lengths before you enter the spa pool or steam room. You can try everything from a luxury pedicure to ELEMIS facials and even a hot stone massage to really get those knots out.
Facilities: Treatment rooms, spa and indoor pools, steam room. A one-night spa break starts at £172.
Budget: Half day spa experiences start from £120, full days start from £200.
Location: Wood Hall Hotel & Spa, Trip Lane, Linton, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 4JA.
Book it: handpickedhotels.co.uk/woodhall
The Bridge Hotel & Spa
Verdant Yorkshire countryside surrounds you at The Bridge Hotel & Spa, setting the tone for the first-class service that awaits you at this renovated and very restorative 17th-century coaching inn. You can get away from it all here, but if you want to be more engaged, there’s always something going on – a murder mystery night, perhaps, or the monthly pudding club.
The 37 rooms here all have individual touches, and the standard rooms already feel deluxe. Want more space? The club rooms welcome you with a decanter of port and a pipe of Pringles – the perfect combo. You can also imbibe in the whiskey bar or dine on comfort-food classics.
As for the spa, there’s everything you’ll ever need, including couples treatments for the perfect romantic weekend. Get filthy in the Rasul mud room, then soak your cares away in the outdoor hot tubs. The soothing scent in the Nordic barrel sauna? That’s applewood vapour. Heavenly.
Facilities: Steam room, barrel sauna, ice fountain, hot tubs, Japanese foot spa
Budget: A half-day at the spa starts from £40. One-night spa breaks start from £112 per person.
Location: The Bridge Hotel & Spa, Walshford, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5HS
Book it: thebridgewetherby.co.uk
