The Abbey Hotel & Spa

Dream of being whisked away to a luxuriously chilled-out bubble, where the rest of the world ceases to exist? Put those fluffy slippers on and step right this way. The Abbey Hotel & Spa is an elegant four-star hotel nestled on a 175-acre estate near Redditch in Worcestershire, the quiet Midlands county famous for its spa towns of Droitwich and Malvern (along with a certain anchovy-based sauce). 

Although the estate once belonged to the now-ruined local abbey, the hotel itself is lavish and modern, with luxe facilities purpose-built for relaxing retreats. Amid these restorative grounds you can play a round on the 18-hole golf course, let off some steam at the well-equipped gym or just soak in the blissful spa facilities - there’s a 15m pool with a bubbling Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna to enjoy.

With 99 contemporary and cosy bedrooms, the atmosphere here is one of total relaxation and tranquillity. In fact your only worry is what fabulous experience to enjoy next - afternoon tea at Lounge 98, a tipple at the Terrace Bar or a delectable dinner at the Brasserie? 

A stone’s throw from the Midlands motorway network, The Abbey Hotel & Spa’s heart-of-England location makes it an ideal meeting point for glamorous gatherings with far-flung friends. You could even combine your getaway with some retail therapy at Birmingham city centre, a sightseeing trip to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon or a fact-finding mission to Cadbury World, a mere nine miles away. 

But our guess is you won’t want to stray too far from your home from home right here in the Worcestershire countryside. Spend time being pampered with Elemis and Natural Spa Factory rituals in the five treatment rooms. Enjoy a couples’ ritual to reconnect in style. Then emerge feeling utterly rejuvenated, ready to savour the rest of your blissful escape.