Best Spa Days & Wellness Experiences in Somerset
Forget identikit hotel spas with rows of loungers and quiet whisper zones, Somerset’s idea of a spa day ranges from classic country-house pampering and world-renowned thermal baths to a wilder wave of nature-led wellness.
Picture off-grid wood-fired saunas beside wild swimming lakes, a restorative escape beneath Glastonbury Tor, oozing with all the mystical energy customary of this particular patch of ley-line turf, a rooftop thermal soak gazing over city chimneys, or an afternoon spent working out, sweating in the sauna, sound bathing and then sipping Somerset Vineyard wine.
Sound tempting? Whether you prefer classic pampering or a wilder escape, here is my ultimate guide to relaxing and revitalising Somerset spa days.
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Wild Spa Experiences in Somerset
42 Acres, near Frome
Best for: a nature-based wellness escape
At 42 Acres, wellness is rooted in nature: wild lake swims, woodland saunas, foraging, yoga, and wholesome food. Spread across 173 acres of regenerative land near Frome, this is a true nature-based retreat rather than a traditional spa, woven through ancient woodland and peaceful meadows.
You can immerse yourself in their programme of retreats – ranging from Wild Weekends to deep-dives into rewilding, medicinal mushrooms, and seasonal living, or enjoy a flexible Full Board Weekends in The Hermitage with delicious ‘soil-to-gut’ vegetarian dining and the option to add-on experiences. If you prefer to set your own schedule, book a self-catered stay in one of their ‘consciously-converted’ barns, cottages, or the quirky Tiny Boat. Families are welcome too, making this a rather different proposition from the usual adults-only wellness retreat.
I experienced 42 Acres on a Restore Weekend Retreat, which combines time in nature with wild swimming, daily yoga, massage, outdoor woodland dining and candle-making. Read my full 42 Acres retreat review here.
The Spa at Middlewick, Glastonbury
Best for: an affordable countryside spa
The Middlewick Spa’s location is hard to beat: tucked into 16 acres of orchards, fields and gardens at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, with views over miles of Somerset countryside.
I was already a fan of The Middlewick’s cafe and farm shop, but the spa gave me another reason to love it. It’s not a slick, five-star affair, the facilities are fairly modest: there’s a swimming pool, sauna, essential oil-infused steam room, meditation space, cafe kitchen serving a Spa Lounge and three rustic Shepherd’s Huts where treatments take place.
You can book anything from a brief two-hour pamper session to an indulgent full-day package. Afterwards, decamp to the Spa Lounge or sunny courtyard for botanical energy shots, a leisurely lunch, or cake and a celebratory glass of Prosecco.
It’s the setting that makes Middlewick. The Tor rises dramatically in the distance, and there’s something rather fitting about coming here to recharge – The Middlewick sits on the famous Glastonbury ley lines. If you want to stretch your legs before or after your treatment, public footpaths lead directly from the site towards the Tor and the ancient Gog and Magog oaks, said to be around 2,000 years old.
And if a few hours isn’t enough, The Middlewick also offers spa breaks, combining its accommodation with access to the spa, so you can make a weekend of it.
Come for a few hours of countryside calm, a treatment, stay for lunch, walk up the Tor.
At Winterbourne, near Somerton
Best for: Balinese spirit and English country house soul.
I’d never heard of At Winterbourne until by a stroke of algorithmic luck, Instagram threw it into my feed during the five-consecutive-heatwave summer of 2026. Tucked away in Charlton Mackrell near Somerton, this magnificent 18th-century former rectory is now home to one of Somerset’s most intriguing wellness retreats.
The owners bought the neglected property eight years ago, when parts of it were falling into disrepair, and embarked on an ambitious restoration.
During that extraordinary heatwave, the estate opened its grounds for one-off day passes. With temperatures nudging 39C and local schools closing, I took it as a sign and promptly bought three passes for myself and two of my children. We spent a dreamy – and most importantly cooling – few hours swimming in the outdoor pool and making use of the facilities and finishing with a Japanese Onsen ice bath (actual heaven in that heat!)
There are echoes of Babington House here without the membership price tag. Here, croquet lawns are paired with saunas, ice baths, a heated outdoor pool, and a yoga space set inside a grand rustic barn.
The wellness programme is curated by retreat leaders Ash Evans and Hayley Bright, whose backgrounds have been shaped by work in destinations including Morocco, Bali and Thailand. The programme spans yoga, Pilates, strength and conditioning, breathwork, meditation and sound healing, while ReBourne, the estate’s treatment and longevity space, offers everything from therapeutic treatments to personalised health assessments.
Residential stays are a major part of the offering, with the manor house, Court Cottage and Ford Cottage available for stays of three nights or more, or the entire estate available for exclusive hire. Wellness packages, treatments, classes, dining and nourishing feasts can all be built around your stay.
Then there is the setting, which is very much part of the wellness offering. At Winterbourne occupies 35 acres with rolling parkland, gardens, orchards, ancient hedges and a magnificent cedar of Lebanon and a 13th-century church sits just beyond the garden.
Thornfalcon Wellness & Wine Days, near Taunton
Best for: wild swimming, wood-fired sauna and Somerset wine
If the thought of a conventional spa day leaves you running for the hills rather than your eye mask, Thornfalcon might be more your sort of place.
This 40-acre working farm, vineyard and cider press in the Somerset countryside has created a Wild Spa beside its two-acre swimming lake. There’s an off-grid, wood-fired sauna, cold shower and the option to plunge straight into the lake.
Thornfalcon’s Wellness & Wine retreats combine time spent in nature with fitness sessions, creative activities and restorative experiences, topped off with the pleasure of tasting the fruits of the land.
The setting is lovely too: vines, orchards, meadows, woodland and the lake, with Thornfalcon’s own wines and ciders produced on the farm. Vineyard tours and tastings offer another way to explore the estate, finishing with a tasting of small-batch wines, cider and apple juice in the Red Barn.
It’s a very Somerset take on wellness: less cucumber water and fluffy slippers, more woodsmoke, cold water, countryside and a glass of English sparkling wine afterwards.
Traditional Spa Days in Somerset
Elements Boutique Spa, Middlezoy
Best for: a polished countryside spa with panoramic Somerset Levels views
Set in the heart of the Somerset Levels, Elements Boutique Spa is part of the family-run Windmill Retreat estate, where spa, accommodation, food and the surrounding countryside have been brought together to create a rather lovely rural escape. It has been developed over three generations of the Ridgment family, and while the spa itself feels contemporary and polished, it retains a home-grown connection to its rural surroundings.
The star of the show is the thermal suite, where you can move between an aromatic steam room, sauna, experience shower and panoramic plunge pool, before heading outside to the Hygge Wellness Garden. The views across the Levels make for a restorative backdrop.
There is a substantial pampering menu, too including facials, massages, body treatments and holistic therapies. Alongside Elements’ own signature treatments are botanical Bramley treatments, SkinCeuticals facials, reflexology and options such as Gua Sha and Lava Shell massage.
The spa packages mean you can tailor your visit depending on how much time you have; Elements at Sunrise runs from 9am to midday and combines spa access, a 30-minute treatment and lunch from £109 on weekdays, while the three-hour Indulgent Sundown includes a 60-minute treatment, full spa access and a glass of Prosecco from £126. There are also half-day packages with lunch, three-hour afternoon experiences and full-day packages with two treatments and a two-course lunch.
Extend the escape with a stay in the stylish Elements Suites, where luxurious countryside accommodation, or opt for one of the estate’s luxury lodges. And don’t miss The Levels Country Kitchen, the estate’s relaxed daytime restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and daily specials.
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House
Best for: a traditional country house spa with an Asian twist
If your idea of a spa day involves a handsome country house, landscaped gardens, thermal facilities and afternoon tea, Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House fits the bill nicely.
The Grade II-listed Charlton House dates back to the early 1600s and sits in the Somerset countryside near Shepton Mallet. Montigo has brought its Asian-inspired approach to wellness, blending English country-house grandeur with Indonesian-influenced spa rituals.
The spa has a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, steam room, sauna, laconium and gym, while treatments draw on Asian and European traditions, with massages, facials and body treatments using botanically sourced skincare inspired by Jamu.
There are several ways to use the spa without committing to a membership. Facilities-only spa days currently start at £50 for a full day, with half-day and evening options also available. For something more indulgent, the Montigo Full Day Spa includes full access, a 50-minute treatment and £15 towards lunch or afternoon tea.
Charlton House also has 28 bedrooms, gardens and an orchard, so you can easily turn a spa day into an overnight escape.
Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Longleat Forest
Best for: losing yourself in a forest full of spa experiences
Technically Wiltshire rather than Somerset, but close enough to be well worth including as it’s one of the best spas I’ve been to. Set deep within Centre Parcs’ Longleat Forest, Aqua Sana is a destination-spa experience, with 24 nature-inspired experiences spread across a huge circuit of thermal, hydrotherapy and relaxation spaces.
There are heated outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms, but also more unusual spaces designed around the natural world, from the atmospheric Forest Cavern and Moonlight Steam Room to meditation spaces, water beds and forest-view relaxation areas and complimentary wellbeing sessions.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. Longleat Forest itself is a beautiful woodland landscape with giant redwoods and a large lake.
You don’t need to be staying at Center Parcs to visit. Dedicated spa days and shorter Forest Spa Experiences are available, with current sessions starting from £45 and the three-hour experience from £59. There are also longer options including afternoon tea and brunch in the Vitalé Café Bar, plus treatments if you want to make a full day of it.
Homewood Spa, near Bath
Best for: a country house spa with playful personality
Six miles south of Bath, Homewood is a stylish country-house hotel set within 20 acres of manicured gardens overlooking the Avon Valley. It’s not your buttoned-up country pile: quirky touches are everywhere, from eclectic artworks and a wall of wine to a life-size glass giraffe standing proudly on the lawn.
There are 31 bedrooms spread across two buildings, with private terrace hot tubs available if you’re feeling flush. Guests can help themselves to complimentary sweet and savoury treats from communal larders, while the dining options range from British-Mediterranean dishes beneath sparkling chandeliers to meals in one of the outdoor dining domes.
The spa is tucked into the walled gardens, making the most of the beautiful countryside setting. There’s an outdoor heated swimming pool, indoor hydrotherapy pool and hot tub, alongside a steam room and treatment rooms. More recently, the spa has expanded with an outdoor vitality pool, sauna, experience showers and a terrace scattered with double day beds and sun loungers.
Homewood is also dog-friendly, with four-legged guests receiving their own Woof Box, while children get a playground to explore.
Members-only Spa Days in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset, near Bruton
Best for: seriously indulgent luxury
The Newt’s Spa isn’t your typical book-a-spa-day affair. Access to its spa is reserved for members, although members can bring one non-member guest. Hotel guests can also book treatments and make use of the spa during their stay.
The spa sits within one of the county’s most spectacular country estates, surrounded by gardens, orchards and ancient woodland, so alongside the serene downtime, there’s the option to explore this beautiful patch of Somerset countryside.
While I’m a longtime fan and member of The Newt, I haven’t yet visited The Spa (although it is very much on my wishlist and many a hinting email sent to my husband). There’s a hydrotherapy pool, marble steam room, Garden View Sauna and Halotherapy Room, as well as a traditional Turkish-style hammam, treatment rooms and a light-filled relaxation lounge. Treatments draw on botanical ingredients, including plants grown in the spa’s own Medieval Herb Garden, with everything from Reiki and reflexology to Indian head massage, Ayurvedic treatments, deep-tissue bodywork and facials.
There is a wellness programme too, with yoga, Pilates and HIIT classes, a gym and a 5km running route through the estate. In summer, hotel guests can join guided wild swims in the lake.
The Signature Spa Day includes breakfast, a shoulder and scalp massage, a 60-minute Hammam experience, two-course lunch and a wellbeing class, while Relax & Restore combines breakfast and lunch with a 60-minute massage and Rasul treatment. There’s also a shorter Fore Noon option, running from 8am to 2pm, for those who want a taste of the experience without committing to a whole day.
While expensive, the spa days do feel like good value when you factor in the treatments, meals and access to the estate. And you can expect wonderful things – The Newt Way is immaculate attention to detail and nothing is done by halves. From the apple motifs picked out in the wrought-iron fencing to the manicured gardens, every little thing has been executed to perfection. If you have a Newt member willing to bring you along, or you’re planning a special Somerset stay, this is wellness at its most lavish and indulgent.
And then, of course, there are the gardens (membership is required for entry). The 200-acre estate has been transformed by Italo-French landscape architect Patrice Taravella into somewhere that is as productive as it is beautiful. There is a walled kitchen garden, apple tree maze, formal gardens and ancient woodland, with hundreds of varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs grown for the estate’s restaurants and Farm Shop.
There’s also a Story of Gardening museum, an exact replica of a Roman Villa with interactive exhibits, a Wyvern cave, Beezantium, a treetop walkway, free-range deer and sweeping views across Somerset.
Cowshed Spa at Babington House, near Frome
Best for: Soho House members’ exclusive country house luxury
Soho House’s original rural retreat, Babington House, opened in 1998 in a Grade II-listed Georgian manor dating from 1705, surrounded by 18 acres of parkland and gardens.
The wellness facilities include two pools – one indoors and one heated outdoor pool – complete with an underwater glass window that gives it a slightly human aquarium-like feel. Cushioned minty-green, double-width sun beds frame the pool – the perfect place to loll with a cocktail or tea. In warmer months, an army of them are laid out on the grass, plumped and very inviting! There’s also a sauna and steam room, alongside a gym, indoor cinema (!), tennis and padel. Head to the woodland to find another sauna, outdoor cold plunge.
For something more private, Lazy Forest is tucked away in a cabin-style setting in the grounds. Each space has its own sauna, cold plunge, lounge seating and minibar, creating a private contrast-therapy experience where you can move between hot, cold and relaxation with friends or on your own.
Elsewhere in the grounds is the original Cowshed Spa, created here in 1998, in, yep you guessed it – an old cowshed in the grounds. The botanical products developed for it went on to become the Cowshed brand. The Cowshed Spa is now a separate treatment space at Babington, offering its signature botanical treatments alongside more contemporary options.
In the Soho Health Club treatment space, there’s a menu that ranges from Hydrafacials, IV infusions and Brazilian lymphatic drainage to Babington’s signature botanical treatments, including mud and soak rituals, Reiki, Marhalika massage and facials.
The catch is access: Babington House is a Soho House property, so access is for members (and guests of members) and hotel guests.
City Spa Days in Bath & North East Somerset
The Garden Spa at The Bath Priory
Best for: L’Occitane treatments
The Garden Spa at The Bath Priory sits in four acres of beautifully tended gardens, yet close enough to Bath city centre to walk there.
The ivy-clad hotel is home to the only L’Occitane spa in the UK. Treatments use products from the French beauty house, with everything from massages and facials to more indulgent rituals designed to melt away tension.
Between treatments, there’s an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool open during the summer months, sauna, aroma steam room and relaxation space. There’s also an L’Occitane shop and nail bar if you fancy extending the pampering beyond the treatment room.
Spa packages currently include the Relax & Reset, from £165, with spa access, a treatment, two-course lunch and a glass of Nyetimber. For something more indulgent, the longer package includes two hours of treatments, lunch and Champagne for £245.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Best for: Roman-style thermal bathing and five-star city luxury
For a spa experience that taps quite literally into Bath’s famous thermal waters, The Gainsborough Bath Spa is hard to beat. This five-star hotel is the only hotel spa in the UK where guests can bathe in the city’s natural thermal waters, bringing Bath’s 2,000-year-old spa tradition firmly into the present day.
Its Spa Village has three colonnaded thermal pools, an aromatic steam room, traditional and infrared saunas, an ice alcove and relaxation areas, all wrapped up in interiors that nod to Bath’s Roman past. There are also 11 treatment rooms offering an extensive menu of massages, facials and rituals, including treatments using Hungarian skincare brand Omorovicza, whose products draw on the therapeutic properties of thermal waters.
Spa packages can also be combined with lunch, afternoon tea or treatments, while current spa days start from around £195 Monday to Thursday.
Thermae Bath Spa
Best for: alfresco soaking in Bath’s ancient springs overlooking city rooftops
For the quintessential Bath spa experience, head to Thermae Bath Spa to experience the city’s naturally warm, mineral-rich waters. Bath’s thermal springs have drawn visitors for centuries, and here you can experience them with a decidedly modern twist.
The star of the show is the open-air rooftop pool, where you can float in the naturally-heated waters while looking out over the rooftops of Bath. There’s also an indoor Minerva Bath, alongside a Wellness Suite with steam rooms, an ice chamber and relaxation spaces.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Best for: Georgian grandeur and a tucked-away city spa
One of Bath’s most iconic addresses, The Royal Crescent Hotel occupies two handsome Georgian townhouses overlooking the famous crescent, yet somehow manages to conceal a surprisingly peaceful spa and an acre of private gardens behind the grand façade.
The spa itself feels suitably atmospheric, with exposed stonework and Gothic-arched windows surrounding a heated indoor pool and vitality pool with massage jets. There’s also a Himalayan salt sauna, herbal steam room, gym and six treatment rooms offering massages, facials and other restorative treatments.
After your treatment and a few lengths of the pool, head upstairs for afternoon tea at Montagu’s Mews.
The Francis Hotel Spa
Best for: a modern spa experience in the heart of Bath
The Francis Hotel, located in the heart of Bath, offers a refined urban sanctuary focused on holistic wellbeing and advanced skincare. Its highlight is a private thermal suite featuring England’s only Espuro Foam Steam Bath, combining purifying steam, body scrubs, and playful cleansing bubbles with a hot and cold shower circuit.
Treatments are delivered in partnership with organic GAIA Skincare and high-performance QMS Medicosmetics, alongside SATCC-accredited therapies for those undergoing cancer treatment. Guests can complement their pampering with a 60-minute massage or facial paired with a classic afternoon tea upstairs at restaurant Emberwood.
The Spa at No.15 by GuestHouse
Best for: a quirky subterranean spa experience
Hidden beneath one of Bath’s grand Georgian terraces, The Spa at No.15 occupies the original stone vaults beneath this colourful boutique hotel. It’s an atmospheric setting for a menu of mood-boosting treatments, facials and massages using eco-luxury products.
For couples, the Copper Room is a big draw, with a huge round copper bath for two followed by a body scrub and side-by-side massage. Afterwards, retreat to the Spa Lounge for refreshments and a little more downtime.
The spa was also named runner-up in the Best City Spas category at the Good Spa Guide Awards 2024.
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