It’s National Spa Week!

Before the Christmas rush starts, this week is all about relaxing and unwinding. It’s time to grab that must-read book, a comfy dressing gown and a fabulous spa treatment.

This year, National Spa Week runs from November 4th – 10th and is a celebration of the mental, physical and emotional benefits a trip to a facility can offer.

The nation has arguably become more stressed (and who can blame us, we’ve lived through a pandemic for the last 18 months!), so this week is an opportunity to further highlight just how important taking that time out is.

So if you fancy taking the time to relax and unwind, we have listed five of our favourite spas in the area to do so…

Rockliffe Hall - Hurworth

Winner of the Good Spa Guide ‘Best Spa for Wellness’, Rockliffe Hall’s spa provides the perfect environment to relax, unwind and indulge.

The Spa at Rockliffe Hall welcomes hotel residents, spa day visitors and members, and includes the swimming pool, thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, bucket drench, loungers and experience showers.

Guests can also book a two-hour experience in the beautiful Spa Garden as part of their visit.

Ramside Hall – Durham

The only Silver Awarded AA Rated & 4 Star Spa Hotel in Durham, Ramside Hall offers the perfect blend of traditional features and first-class service.

Boasting a sophisticated thermal suite, five pools, including one of the UK’s largest hydrotherapy pools and an outdoor infinity pool, as well as a state-of-the art gym, Ramside Hall is home to one of the very best luxury spas in Durham.

The highly skilled team offer a wide range of therapeutic beauty and treatment rituals in the sumptuous treatment rooms, using only the finest Natura Bisse and Elemis products to ensure you have an experience that goes far deeper than the skin.

Wynyard Hall – Billingham

Situated on 150 landscaped acres with Greek and Roman ruins, Wynyard Hall is the perfect spot to escape the real world.

The award-winning spa is the epitome of relaxation; perched on the edge of the lake, you could be anywhere!

Experience outdoor hot tubs, a herbal sauna, salt inhalation room, ice fountain and relaxation room – and why not add a treatment and lunch for the perfect day of relaxation?

Restore and nourish in a complete sense with the inspired collection of personalised treatments from world-renowned spa experts, ESPA.

Results-focused facials, high-performance body treatments, immersive massages, and signature rituals await, to nurture your body, calm your mind and leave skin looking radiantly and naturally beautiful.

The Garage Spa – Barnard Castle

Located in the rural hamlet of Greta Bridge near Barnard Castle in the Teesdale countryside, adjoining The Morritt Hotel, the boutique hotel’s Garage Spa offers a relaxing experience from the moment you arrive.

The calming décor embraces the natural stone and timber features of the original building to offer a warm welcome, providing rest and rejuvenation as a luxurious spa.

With a full range of indoor and outdoor spa facilities, couples’ rooms and relaxation areas, there is something to suit all tastes and requirements at The Garage Spa.

Seaham Hall – Durham

Seaham Hall Hotel and Spa is a luxury, 5-star rated spa in Durham. Drawing influence from Far Eastern healing and wellness rituals, the Serenity Spa is a tranquil, calming and inspiring space which engages the senses and nurtures the mind, body and soul.

With award-winning facilities and holistic treatments designed to help you achieve a sense of harmony, you'll leave feeling refreshed, energised and truly at peace with your surroundings.

Whether it’s visiting the outdoor hot tubs, salt sauna or an Asian herbal sanarium you fancy, there is something for everyone.

All spa days include access to all facilities, fluffy robes and flip flops, and a meal in the Pan-Asian restaurant, Ozone.

We hope you have a great time celebrating National Spa Week 2021 and some of our recommendations help you find the perfect spa for you.

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