The Best Spa Hotels in the Yorkshire Dales

The Devonshire Arms and Spa

Lying in the heart of the country the Yorkshire Dales with its rolling hills, moorland, and quaint villages are straight out of a Bronte novel and make the perfect rural escape for those in search of something remote and rugged. If you are planning a couples' escape or are just in need of a little pampering then our hotel gurus have hand-selected the best spa hotel in the Yorkshire Dales. Our choices are grand converted estates, these are luxury hotels ideal for a special weekend away.

For a country estate

Swinton Park

  • The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa really has it all: with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant, an indoor pool and a spa that features an extensive treatment list and a hot tub and sauna. All set within the stunning Bolton Abbey estate, pick this property for an idyllic rural escape.
  • Swinton Park is another impressive English estate complete with battlements, towers and turrets, plus 250 acres of parkland. There' a choice of two restaurants, the rooms are everything you would imagine from a stately-home, and there are endless country pursuits. The sleek spa uses Elemis and Bamford products and features an indoor pool, hot tub, and a thermal suite.

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The Best Spa Hotels in the Yorkshire Dales

Swinton Park Hotel
Swinton Park Hotel

Yorkshire (North Yorkshire)

Striking, castle-like stately-home set in sweeping parkland and offering plenty of on-site activities from fishing and golf to a cookery school and sleek spa. Vast rooms, beautiful views and a choice of two restaurants.

  • Families - Magical Yorkshire hideaway in a castle with pkenty of space, interconnecting rooms, and fun activities for kids
  • Cooking classes - Variety of courses run throughout the year at the on site cookery school
  • Country Escape - In a great locality to explore this beautiful and rugged part of the UK
  • Honeymoons - A perfect spot for newly weds to hideaway in rural luxury
from AU$478 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa
The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa

Skipton (North Yorkshire)

The former Coaching Inn on the Duke of Devonshire's Bolton Abbey estate is now a romantic hideaway spa hotel. Classic rooms exude comfort and style. 3 AA Rosette fine dining, a brasserie, indoor pool and stunning parkland setting makes this a popular place for families, wedding parties and romance.

  • Hideaway - Mouthwatering food, wonderful service, plenty of activities and old school suites complete with fourposters and walk in showers.
  • Active Holiday - With miles of walking, plus clay pigeon shooting, fly-fishing, and falconry available at Bolton Abbey Estate.
  • Spa - The Devonshire is a peaceful oasis with pool, treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, Rasul temple & relaxation area
  • Fishing - Fly fishing for brown trout and grayling along a 4.5 mile stretch of River Wharfe.
from AU$328 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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