Thanks to its healing mineral springs discovered several centuries ago, Yorkshire has long been home to natural thermal spas. Harrogate is among the best-known destinations, but you'll find a number of options throughout Yorkshire for a spa weekend.
The health benefits of the mineral springs in this popular spa town were first recognised in the Victorian era. With easy transport links you can arrive relaxed and ready to make the most of the numerous local spas. A unique, popular option includes Turkish Baths Harrogate, which offers an extensive range of treatments as well as a beautiful, historic set of Victorian-era Turkish baths which have been fully restored. In Harrogate, you'll also find the stunning Rudding Park Spa, which was voted the Best New Spa in the UK when it opened in 2017.
Set in the Yorkshire Dales, this beautiful town offers much to do, from hiking and rock climbing to sightseeing and, of course, enjoying a local spa. Try the historic White Wells Spa Cottage, which was first opened in 1700, or just five miles away, the relaxing spa at the Devonshire Arms.
In Wetherby, near Boston Spa, and in the surrounding towns, you'll find several excellent spas. The spa at the lovely, rural Wood Hall Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a full range of treatments. The Bridge Hotel Spa is home to a range of saunas and plunge pools, designed to help you soothe and detox.
| 📏 Average size of a holiday home | 116 m² |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | April |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Cottage and Apartment rental |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | July and August |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | February and January |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 14 rainy days in March and July |
Vacation homes cost £41 per night in Yorkshire.
When planning a group trip it's useful to know that average Cottage in Yorkshire can fit in 5 people and costs around £176 per night.
Cottage and Apartment rental are the most popular types of holiday home for spa weekend in Yorkshire.
