If you’re looking for outdoor swimming pools and spas in London, al fresco fitness and yoga or massages under the trees – then check out the best spas in London and beyond to offer more outdoorsy options, perfect for when the next heatwave hits.
USP: The Berkeley Hotel is one of the best relaxation spaces in London for warmer weather – the rooftop pool. Book in for an al fresco personal training session in Hyde Park, and then hotel guests can enjoy the use of the rooftop deck to take a dip and cool off.
Personal training sessions: POA.
Hotel rooms: from £1,000 per night.
USP: Located atop the stunning Richmond Hill and bordering the wildlife of the park, Richmond Harbour Hotel & Spa, is a charming restored 18th-century property with an all-new serene spa comprised of both hydrotherapy and plunge pools and a new spa garden, Scandinavian hot tubs, wellbeing juice bar and peaceful outdoor relaxation spaces. There are also guided meditation walks or running sessions amid the rolling greenery and Richmond Park wildlife on offer.
From £60 for massage treatments
USP: The UK’s first Floating Spa at Monkey Island Estate in Bray is housed on a barge and boasts three indulgent treatment rooms, an airy and bright wheelhouse reception and an Elixir Bar, all moored on the banks of the island, offering guests holistic voyages through the history of the island and the River Thames. After treatment, relax on the river banks among the trees and birds tweeting.
60-minute treatments start from £100
USP: It might have a history of over 350 years hosting some of the most prominent power players, throwing iconic parties and harbouring scandalous affairs; however, Cliveden House is also now equally famous for its wellbeing offering. It has personal training in the grounds, outdoor tennis, a luxurious pool and hot tubs for open-air fitness and relaxation, and the hotel can arrange spa treatments to be outside for guests staying over in the Hot Tub Rooms.
Massage treatments start at £125
USP: A unique private members' club in St Albans just an hour from London. You’ll have access to The Club at Cottonmill, featuring a cutting-edge fitness suite with Technogym equipment, the Studio with an array of classes, a swimming pool and poolside terrace, two vitality pools, a seated relaxation area, plus a sauna, and steam room. For full use of all spa facilities, including the Club at Cottonmill, please book a Club Spa Day or overnight stay with club facilities included, a Mews suite or a Club Spa break.
Spa treatments start at £109.
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