First impressions are important and with its huuuuge pool, Jacuzzi, high tech gym and treatment rooms all housed in restored 15th Century timber-framed barns, it’s safe to say we can see what all the fuss is about – The Gainsborough Health Club & Spa is a seriously sumptuous, yet small and personal spa and we can’t think of many places we’d rather head for a relaxing spa day. And we’re not alone in thinking it’s a rather special place. The Gainsborough won Best Spa in the 2021 and 2023 Muddy Stilettos Awards, was a finalist in 2022 awards, and also won a Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor in 2022!

Gym bunnies will love the state-of-the-art gym, recently kitted out with new bikes, treadmills and cross trainers. Spa-lovers will want to chill in the relaxation room before trying out the treatments using brilliant [comfort zone] professional skincare. The extensive massage menu has everything from Swedish and deep muscle to salt scrubs, sleep treatments and mum-to-be massages. 

As well as four treatment rooms, one of which has double beds incase you fancy a romantic couples’ spa day with your OH, there are more amazing amenities, like the Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, an aromatherapy room and Serail Mud Chamber, where you and a friend can spend 45 minutes covered head-to-toe in detoxifying and cleansing mud while relaxing in warm herbal steam. The result? Silky skin and a calmer mind. 

Beauty-wise The Gainsborough Health Club & Spa has everything you need for polished perfection, from gel nails and waxing to tinting, trimming and make-up, guaranteeing you’ll leave looking more rested than when you arrived. And, the icing on the cake? There’s a cute café serving three-tier afternoon teas and Prosecco to really upgrade your spa-ing experience. 

There are loads of tempting packages available, including both signature and seasonal days, couples days and mum-to-be packages. You can also add a nutritious lunch to your spa day and enjoy it in the relaxed dining area or idyllic outside courtyard. In fact, Gainsborough is well known for its incredible value spa days that offer a really personalised experience, so if you’re feeling the pinch at the moment, but still want to focus on your wellbeing this is the place to spend any extra cash. Read our full review here.

2025 Spa Days

You can’t beat The Gainsborough for amazing value spa days and for spring 2025 they’ve launched a brand new spa day:

Step into the new season feeling refreshed, radiant, and renewed with the perfect spa escape. Designed to awaken your senses and rejuvenate your body, this indulgent experience is the ultimate way to embrace spring.

You can choose between a 50-minute Hot Stone Massage to melt away tension and ease tired muscles. Or, why not opt for a Hydra Memory Rejuvenating Facial, for a deeply hydrating, glowing complexion.

On top of this, you can unwind in the sauna, jacuzzi, and tranquil relaxation areas, plus there’s a Luna Eye Mask – a soothing touch to refresh tired eyes. There’s also a light lunch included, along with herbal teas or a creamy latte to stay nourished throughout your stay. 

Images: Rachel Royal Photography