/How to rejuvenate at a lakeside spa this winter
ATRIP to the Lake District might usually be associated with long walks and outdoor pursuits - but it’s also fast becoming the go-to location for a spa-break.
From heavenly holistic treatments, spectacular glass infinity pools, beauty centres and mud baths, this selection of spa hotels has the perfect antidote to modern life.
ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL & SPA, BASSENTHWAITE
THE luxury Armathwaite Hall Hotel is set in the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland and is housed in what is one of the earliest stately homes.
On the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake against the backdrop of the dramatic Skiddaw Mountain, this prestigious four star hotel features an award-winning spa complete with an infinity pool and a modern gym - all contained within the historic country house.
The spa features a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a steam room and there is also large outdoor hot tub with stunning views and a holistic beauty salon with private treatment rooms.
Rooms from £170 per night. Book armathwaite-hall.com
LOW WOOD BAY RESORT & SPA, WINDERMERE
Perched on the shores of Lake Windermere, this modern and luxurious hotel specialises in relaxation retreats and has a wide range of facilities for the ultimate spa break.
The on-site health club boasts indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, a steam room, fullyequipped gym with a roster of classes. The spa itself promotes a ‘wellness journey’ with a range of treatments and facilities described as ‘unpretentious luxury’.
It has a range of five indoor thermal spaces including a bubble spa, relaxation lounge and vitality infinity pool. The spa also includes a number of treatments including full-body, facial and hands and feet, plus a mud room, Sauna Meister experience and a range of recovery treatments, too.
Rooms from £200. Book englishlakes.co.uk/low-wood-bay
ANOTHER PLACE, THE LAKE, ULLSWATER
This contemporary hotel located on the peaceful shores of Ullswater and is surrounded by 18 acres of National Park with its own private lakeshore.
The in-house spa has a 20 metre infinity pool constructed entirely of glass, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna, a cardio room and several treatment rooms all which are open to guests daily.
Rooms from £170. Book another.place
MACDONALD OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA, WINDERMERE Located in the perfect spot right on the shore of Windermere, this hotel has some of the most stunning views of the famous lake.
But head indoors and you’ll find a luxury retreat with a dedicated Spa and Vital Health Centre.
Here you can enjoy a choice of luxury treatments and therapies.
Fully-trained consultants are at hand to pamper you with feelgood massages, facials and manicure, body wrap and beauty treatments.
The spa also has a 20-metre heated pool, thermal suite and a state-of-the-art Technogym which are free of charge to guests.
Rated four stars by the AA and the in-house restaurant winner of two AA rosettes, you’re guaranteed a quality luxury break away, all against the backdrop of the stunning lake.
Rooms from £106. Book at macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ the-lake-district/windermere/ macdonald-old-england-hotel-spa
THE WORDSWORTH HOTEL AND SPA, GRASMERE
Nestled in the picturesque village Grasmere, this hotel is surrounded by the mountainous fells and overlooks the sparkling waters of the lake.
The organic spa area has a large pool, with sauna and jacuzzi, and they offer a wide range of therapeutic and beauty treatments using products from the holistic, vegan spa brand Ytsara.
The in-house Signature Restaurant provides awardwinning fine dining - and even has an AA rosette.
Rooms from £114. Book at thewordsworthhotel.co.uk/