9 of the best luxurious spa days in the North East

SERENITY SPA AT SEAHAM HALL

Lord Byrons Walk, Seaham SR7 7AG

Escape and recharge in the spacious, tranquil surroundings of the Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall and indulge in luxurious treatments and therapies designed specifically for you.

Influenced by the tranquillity of the Far East, Serenity Spa is a peaceful space with award-winning facilities, which engages the senses and nurtures mind, body and soul.

When it comes to spa days North East, they really don’t get much better – from ishga hot stone massages to bespoke Temple Spa facials and even mum-to-be specials, a spa day at Seaham Hall is the epitome of healing hedonism. 

Did you know? Your wellbeing journey doesn’t end when you leave this Durham spa hotel. Choose a selection of products to take home with you and extend your indulgence a little while longer.

Spa experiences from £115.00

Treatments from £105.00

CITY RETREAT

Grey Street Hotel , Grey Street, Newcastle NE1 6EE

48 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 2AL

Gosforth Wellness Centre, 137 High Street,Gosforth, NE3 1HA

More often than not, the Townies among us have to make a trip out to some gorgeous, rural destination to indulge in one of the many spa days North East life has to offer.

But City Retreat have made it their mission to make indulging in a little “me time” more accessible than ever by creating a network of beautiful, urban hideaways across Newcastle.

Offering an escape from city life on your doorstep (if you’re a Geordie, at least), City Retreats’ offer spa days Newcastle has never seen thanks to an innovative range of treatments – from advanced facials and Elemis body treatments, to anti-ageing rituals and beauty treatments.

Did you know? City Retreats have outposts in Newcastle’s city centre, Jesmond and Gosforth – so wherever you’re based in the city, there’s a luxury spa experience practically on your doorstep.

Spa experiences from £65.00

Treatments from £40.00

BEAU MONDE SALON & SPA

Lucker Hall Steading, Lucker, Belford, Northumberland NE70 7JQ

Refresh, relax and rejuvenate at this serene spa sanctuary surrounded by rolling Northumberland countryside.

The experts at award-winning salon and spa Beau Monde promise spa breaks North East style, whilst also implementing the most innovative new treatments – like the energising ‘In Good Spirits’ massage or the indulgent Champagne and truffles facial – to offer the epitome of self-care and pampering with incredible results.

Did you know? Beau Monde’s massages, body scrubs and facials are all in partnership with Temple Spa, who embrace Mediterranean influences in both their ingredients and techniques. So, you’re indulging in spa breaks Northumberland that feel like they’re in Spain.

Spa experiences from £67.00

Treatments from £37.00

HEADLAM HALL

Headlam, Darlington DL2 3HA

This Durham spa hotel is a luxurious space in which to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water and authentic spa therapies, whilst breathing in the natural remedy of the surrounding countryside.

With a swimming pool and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, a sauna, steam room and drench shower, a fully-equipped gym and exercise studio, beautifully appointment treatment rooms and a brasserie, sun terrace and spa lounge, spa days North East don’t come much better equipped to rejuvenate body, mind and soul than at Headlam Hall.

Did you know? This rural retreat is nestled within the Durham Dales – meaning that you’re not only promised peace and seclusion as you relax, but also the opportunity to stretch your legs in some of the most inspiring countryside in the North East, should the mood take you.

Spa experiences from £130.00

Treatments from £42.00

FOREST SPA AT MIDDLETON LODGE

Kneeton Lane, Middleton Tyas, Richmond DL10 6NJ

Taking inspiration from ‘forest bathing’ – a mindfulness concept originating in Japan that involves utilising all your senses in a woodland environment – Middleton Lodge’s Forest Spa is an elemental sanctuary integrating the beautiful North Yorkshire landscape into its wellness offering.

A rustic aesthetic (complete with weathered stonework and log-burning stoves) sets the feel of this spa apart, but you’ll still find all your usual wellness suspects here: a heated outdoor pool, a thermal spa, a covered outdoor hot tub and the Pool House where you can relax and eat lunch.

Did you know? The individual treatment huts each look out onto the natural landscape, meaning you can breathe in the forest as you indulge in your massage or facial, whilst keeping snug and peaceful indoors.

Spa experiences from £75.00

Treatments from £60.00