SPA-RKLING 2026

Start the year feeling refreshed and relaxed at an indulgent spa hotel

- WORDS: ALICIA MILLER

Nothing quite beats a new-year break at a serene spa hotel, ensuring you feel your best right from the start. For lazy winter days spent soaking in frothing hot tubs, lounging in wood-lined saunas or indulging in a soothing massage, look to one of these relaxing and luxurious resorts, where pampering is put front and centre.

Champneys Tring, Hertfordshire

Best for a full health reset

Often cited as Britain's original wellness resort, Champneys in Tring has been an iconic health retreat since 1925, when it was founded by naturopath Stanley Lief. It remains a popular getaway for those seeking a total feelgood reset, where healthy meals and group classes meet informative talks and signature sculpting facials. With an extensive range of spa facilities, timeless bedrooms in pastels and 170 hectares of countryside to explore, you can usher in 2026 in serene style.

* Double rooms from £420, full-board; champneys.com

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