Spa Breaks, Days & Spa Hotels in Gloucester

Best Spa Hotels in Gloucester

With its soaring cathedral and medieval streets, Gloucester’s steeped in history. But who says you can’t combine all that heritage with a few modern luxuries? From stand-out spas you can stroll to from town, to hidden gems squirrelled just outside the city, our top spa hotels in Gloucester offer the perfect sanctuary…

• Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa: Could this be the Cotswolds’ best-kept secret? Just three miles from Gloucester city centre, this 17th-century manor blends historic charm with all the mod cons of an award-winning spa. And the even better news? Hatherley Manor is just minutes from the Cotswold Designer Outlet, so you can bliss out and bag yourself a designer bargain at the same time!
• The Greenway Hotel & Spa: Champagne nail bar? Yes, please! Pamper fingers, toes and the rest of you at this boutique bolthole, just seven miles from Gloucester. Part of the Eden Hotel Collection, its Elan Spa is a countryside cocoon with an indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool – and bento box lunches for those who like to lounge and lunch.
• Ellenborough Park Spa: Set 11 miles from Gloucester, Ellenborough Park is a five-star country house with serious Cotswolds swagger. The spa is beautifully designed, with cosy and intimate indoor spa facilities, an outdoor heated pool and a Spa Garden Retreat that feels like a secret hideaway. 
• Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Best Western Signature Collection: Only three miles from the city centre, this one’s a local legend for good reason. It’s got everything you need for a spontaneous spa fix, thanks to a 15m pool, sauna, steam room and a treatment menu that covers all the classics. It’s fuss-free, friendly and ideal if you want to squeeze in some pampering after work. 
• Revive at DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds: Around nine miles from Gloucester, this Georgian manor is all about laid-back luxury. The Revive spa offers a pool, sauna, steam room and treatments tailored to your mood. And yes, you still get that warm cookie at check-in!

Spa Treatments to Enjoy in Gloucester

Whether you’ve been hiking the Cotswold Way or dodging the crowds at Gloucester Quays, the city’s spa scene has the perfect antidote. These treatments are designed to help you look as relaxed as you feel, so just choose your favourite and let Gloucester’s best spas do the rest.

• Japanese Head Massage: Wearing a bobble hat while braving the breezy Cotswolds Way? Give your head a treat with a Japanese Head Spa experience at Ellenborough Park. The viral spa trend blends warm water therapy, gentle massage and nourishing oils – perfect for undoing any wind and wool damage.
• Elemis express facial: Feeling weathered after a walk along the Severn? Head to Hatherley Manor for a ritual tailored to your skin’s unique tone and concerns. This express facial is perfect for a quick refresh – think dewy skin and brighter eyes, with zero effort.
• Drift Away massage: Navigating Gloucester’s medieval streets can be tiring. This Templespa staple, available at The Greenway Hotel & Spa uses calming essential oils and rhythmic massage to ease tension and quiet the mind. You’ll be floating out the door!
• Templespa Aaahhh! Leg & foot energiser: Been pounding the pavements of Gloucester’s historic centre? This cooling leg and foot treatment at Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, is just the ticket. Designed to soothe tired limbs and revive weary soles, it’s perfect after a day of cathedral climbs.
• Sole Glow Foot Pamper including Foot Soak: Explored every inch of Gloucester? Treat your feet to this indulgent soak and massage at Revive at DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds. It’s a full reset for your lower half.

Things to do in Gloucester

Complement your Gloucester spa break with a dose of quirky culture, hidden history and unexpected fun in one of England’s most characterful cathedral cities. Whether you’re into haunted prisons or hugging a tree, it’s all just a short stroll from the treatment table.

• Gloucester Prison: Once home to some of Britain’s most notorious inmates, this decommissioned prison now hosts ghost tours, escape rooms and even airsoft battles. It’s creepy, curious and surprisingly entertaining. Just don’t get locked in.
• The Warehouse Climbing Centre: Housed in a Victorian warehouse near the historic docks, this indoor climbing hub offers bouldering, roped climbs, and a ninja-style obstacle course. It’s a great way to stretch out after a spa day — or before one, if you’re brave.
• Gloucester Boat Hire: Swap hot tubs for hulls and explore the city’s waterways in a self-drive electric boat. Departing from the Barge Arm at the docks, it’s a peaceful way to see Gloucester from a different angle – no sailing license required.
• Barnwood Park & Arboretum This hidden green space is home to mature trees, wildflower meadows and a duck pond that’s oddly therapeutic. It’s a quiet spot for a post-treatment stroll.
• Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling Site Just outside the city, this steep slope is the infamous location of Gloucester’s annual cheese-rolling race, where locals chase a wheel of Double Gloucester downhill at breakneck speed. 

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