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Fancy little spa hotel, UK or Ireland

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potplantsinparadise · 10/04/2023 21:20

Hello! So, like it says, I'm looking for recommendations for a fancy little spa hotel somewhere in the UK or Ireland; somewhere I can go for a few nights to collapse, splash in a pool, maybe get massaged down into a pulp, read my books, eat nice food, and sleep. It'll just be me so doesn't have to be too 'romantic', just somewhere I can properly unwind for a little bit. Fancy can be anything from old buildings in little market towns, to more eco-hot tub type things in Cornwall. Thank-you!

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Pseudonamed · 11/04/2023 06:36

Depends I guess where you are coming from etc. I know a lovely place that sounds perfect but you would have to fly into either Dublin or Belfast and rent a car as it would be 45 mins from either. Have you a starting point op?

UnaVaca · 11/04/2023 06:38

Muckross park in Killarney

Anapana · 11/04/2023 06:41

Feversham Arms in Helmsley

VanCleefArpels · 11/04/2023 06:42

Beaverbrook in Surrey - veeeeery spendy though!

Kiitos · 11/04/2023 06:44

Ooh @Pseudonamed would you mind naming the place? I’m going to that area in a few weeks and considering booking a spa day

Pseudonamed · 11/04/2023 06:58

Kiitos · 11/04/2023 06:44

Ooh @Pseudonamed would you mind naming the place? I’m going to that area in a few weeks and considering booking a spa day

Indeed it is Kileavy castle hotel in County Armagh. We came across it a couple of years ago and anytime we fancy ditching the kids (ok well not anytime cos we would live there lol ) we book in here.

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potplantsinparadise · 11/04/2023 08:50

Thanks all! I'll be travelling from London; but might combine a spa trip in Ireland with some time with friends in Dublin, for a longer trip.

My own recommendation is the Spread Eagle hotel in Midhurst - lovely old place, very good for a night or two of r&r.

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knottsberryfarm · 11/04/2023 16:00

Monart Spa . About 90 mins from Dublin. Stayed there earlier this year and it was amazing. There were a few solo travelers there too.

Kiitos · 11/04/2023 21:37

Thanks @Pseudonamed that’s really helpful!

Thisisthedawningoftheageofaquarius · 11/04/2023 21:39

Second monart!!

Chewbecca · 11/04/2023 21:48

I like Park House Hotel in Midhurst, not far from London at all!

https://parkhousehotel.com/

Home - Park House Hotel & Spa

https://parkhousehotel.com/

livindadream · 11/04/2023 21:54

Galgorm hotel. Nothing like it !

norma1980 · 11/04/2023 21:58

Third the monart!

Newmum110 · 11/04/2023 22:12

Fourth Monart!!!!! Ideal for what you have described as requirements.....

lamaze1 · 11/04/2023 22:16

Royal Crescent in Bath is lovely.

Pseudonamed · 12/04/2023 06:10

Kiitos · 11/04/2023 21:37

Thanks @Pseudonamed that’s really helpful!

No probs. Hope you got my pm with the discount code and if you booked I hope it worked too!

Jugglingitallmum · 12/04/2023 06:21

Another rec for Feversham Arms in Helmsley - wonderful.

JenniferBarkley · 12/04/2023 07:56

I wouldn't book Killeavy for a spa break. It's a lovely hotel (I'm off there tomorrow!) but the thermal suite is the size of a postage stamp so I would avoid if the spa is important to you. It was very disappointing the first time and the only topic of small talk among guests.

For a full on spa break, Monart is what you want.

If you want the hotel to be a bit bigger and livelier, look at Galgorm.

Cyanchicken · 12/04/2023 07:58

Castle Leslie in Monaghan
Johnstown House

Filterphobia · 12/04/2023 20:46

Carden Park in Cheshire has an amazing garden spa. I’m not sure if this is too far for you to travel though perhaps?

Umbellifer · 12/04/2023 20:50

Thank you for this thread @potplantsinparadise - I am thinking of treating myself to something similar after a tough couple of years, so to come on MN and find recommendations is just about perfect!