Spa Breaks, Days & Spa Hotels in Bakewell

Top-Rated Spa Hotels and Day Spas in Bakewell

This quintessentially English town was made for lazy strolls and lingering in cosy cafés. But once you’ve debated whether the Bakewell tart or pudding reigns supreme, why not indulge in a different kind of treat? These top-rated Bakewell spa hotels and day spas are all ready and waiting to help you unwind… 

• Ensana Buxton Crescent: A Grade I-listed Georgian masterpiece just 12 miles from Bakewell, SpaSeekers.com customers gave Ensana Buxton Crescent a perfect five out of five. But what makes it one of our best-rated spa hotels near Bakewell? Twinkling chandeliers, roaring fires, and that sensuous thermal spa with its original Victorian tiling ought to do it.
• Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa: If you like your spa hotels to be multi-award-winning, Ringwood Hall has you covered - well, only the best for you! Just 15 miles from Bakewell, this Grade II-listed manor house is set among six acres of stunning gardens. But it's the five-bubble-rated Garden Secret Spa that sets it apart. Whether you’re here for a day spa experience or checking-in overnight, SpaSeekers.com reviewers love its blossom steam room, daydream sleep lounge and the spectacular woodland views from the Himalayan salt sauna.
• The Spa at Breedon Priory: Yes, it’s an hour from Bakewell. But with so many thermal experiences to try, you’ll be glad you made the trip. With a team dedicated to taking care of your every whim (they’ll even bring you a cocktail to sip in the outdoor vitality pool), it’s a firm SpaSeekers.com favourite. Our top tip? Book the Hideaway, a private haven with its own lounge area, outdoor hot tub, mini bar, fire pit and loungers.
• New Bath Hotel & Spa: In the mood for love? Of course you are, you big flirt. Luckily, Derbyshire’s New Bath Hotel & Spa has couple goals written all over it. Located on the edge of Matlock Bath, this spa near Bakewell has historic kerb-appeal a-plenty. But step inside and all is boutique, stylish and tailor-made for love birds. Drift between thermal hot tub, sauna, and steam room. But nothing beats an energising dip in the natural geo-thermal spring-fed outdoor pool.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park: Swap your Bakewell tart for one of DoubleTree’s warm chocolate cookies, before savouring the spa with its swimming pool, garden views and sauna. Still hungry? The mouth-watering meals on offer at the Marco Pierre White restaurant win rave reviews.

Popular Treatments in Bakewell

Once you’ve roamed the market square and rambled in the Peak District, our luxurious spas near Bakewell will wrap you in pure relaxation. The treatments on offer will depend on the spa deal you’ve chosen, but here’s a tempting taste of what might be waiting…

• Thermal springs: Visitors have flocked to Derbyshire for centuries to soak in Buxton’s legendary thermal springs. Just 12 miles from Bakewell, this historic spa town is famed for its mineral-rich waters - and many of our finest Derbyshire spa hotels have therapies that let you harness their soothing, restorative powers for yourself.
• Hot stone therapy: The Peaks can be brisk no matter how many layers of fleece you’re wrapped in. A massage using heated stones is Bakewell’s answer to the chill, helping to boost circulation and melt away tension.
• Beauty treatments: Heading to Chatsworth House? You may not bump into Mr Darcy, but a glow-up ensures you’re ready for a Regency romance of your own. From manicures to facials, our spas near Bakewell provide the perfect finishing touch.
• Deep tissue massage: After a day tackling Monsal Trail or Stanage Edge, a deep tissue massage will be just what your legs are craving. It’ll work through those knots so you’re ready to take on another scenic trek. Or just do what we’d do and put your feet up.
• Scalp massage: Spent the day climbing the Peak District with your bobble hat firmly in place? Give your scalp some TLC. A soothing head massage will banish the itch, leaving you feeling refreshed.

What to Do in Bakewell Before or After Your Spa Visit

At a loose end after all that lounging? Complement your Bakewell spa escape with these quirky things to see and do, in and around the town.

• Quench your thirst for culture: Walk through Bakewell’s rich history at its Old House Museum, set in a fascinating Tudor building.
• Channel your inner Jane Austen: Just four miles from Bakewell, Chatsworth House is said to be the inspiration for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley. These days, it’s packed with art, landscaped gardens and jaw-dropping architecture.
• Ramble the Monsal Trail: Work up an appetite for your afternoon tea on one of the Peak District’s most scenic trails. This former railway line features gorgeous landscapes and dramatic tunnels, served with lashings of breathtaking views.
• Snaffle some local goodies: Sample the artisan produce at the town’s buzzy farmers’ market or scoff the pork pies at Bloomers of Bakewell. But no visit is complete without a trip to The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop. Here you can snaffle the town’s most famous export, straight from the source. Luckily, many of our spas near Bakewell also feature superb gyms - just saying.
• Take a romantic stroll: Feeling loved-up after your spa day? Keep the dreamy vibes going with a hand-in-hand stroll along the River Wye. Why not make like the locals and add your own love lock to Bakewell Bridge?

Fallen in love with one of our Bakewell spa deals? We don’t blame you. Just don’t let it slip away because at these prices, it won’t hang around for long. Secure your perfect Peak District package with our easy-to-use online booking system. Just thank us later!