by Katie Thompson
Whether you want a couples’ retreat, a night away with the girls or a serene solo stay, sometimes a spa break is all it takes.
So, unwind with a getaway in the Norfolk countryside. From luxurious leisure facilities to tempting spa treatments (not to mention the UK’s first beer spa), it’s wonderful way to while away your weekend. Treat yourself to some much-needed me-time with a dip in the pool, soothing facial or calming massage.
Keep reading our top picks of indulgent spa breaks in Norfolk!
The Norfolk Mead’s beer spa is a UK first, while their prosecco spa is totally indulgent!
Surrounded by the unspoilt Broads National Park, The Norfolk Mead is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a small, yet grand, Grade II listed Georgian country house. Each of their bedrooms, suites and cottages offer a peaceful escape- including homemade brownies on arrival!
The Norfolk Mead’s spa blends innovation with relaxation, so you’ll soon feel rejuvenated after a long afternoon unwinding between its hydrotherapy pool, herbal steam room and immersive experience shower. Outside, there’s an aromatic sauna, hot tub and drenching cold shower buckets.
For something extra special, there’s a wonderful choice of massages, facials, scrubs and more. Or you can opt for the hotel’s luxurious mud chamber, beer spa (the UK’s first) or prosecco spa (enriched with champagne leaf extract and radiant 23-carat gold bath oil).
End your day with a nightcap in the cosy lounge in front of the open fire.
Rooms from £160 per night for 2 people in January. Book via The Norfolk Mead’s website.
//Spa Break Packages: from £415 per night for 2 people.
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It won’t take you long to relax in Park Farm’s peaceful pool, sauna and steam room
Park Farm Hotel is a blissful retreat set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside less than 15 minutes from Norwich. With a fabulous selection of suites, cottage and lodges, this is a luxury stay to experience with friends or just two of you.
It’ll be hard to leave once you’ve experienced Park Farm’s indulgent spa. Their cocooning on-site leisure facilities include a pool, bubbling hydrotherapy bath, reinvigorating sauna and steam room, and a fully equipped gym.
When it comes to treatments, think specialist facial, massage and body experiences. There’s a hot oil scalp massage to relieve tension, tailored facials to transform your skin, detoxifying massages and aromatherapy that will transcend you into a state of calm.
Rooms from £123 per night for 2 people in January. Book via Park Farm’s website.
//Spa Break Package: from £225 per night for 2 people.
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Barnham Broom’s spa is ideal for a couple getaway, especially if you’re a golf lover too!
If you like to mix relaxation with leisure, a stay at Barnham Broom is a must. This resort boasts a stylish setting, nestled in 300 acres of Norfolk countryside, including two championship golf courses with lush lawns and well-kept greens.
When booking your spa and golf break, you’ll enjoy an overnight stay in a luxury room, access to Barnham Broom’s state-of-the-art facilities, and a treatment of your choice or round of golf on one of their immaculate courses. From their lovely pool to signature treatments, the spa is popular with locals and guests alike, especially when paired with afternoon tea and a glass of fizz. Whether it’s a girl’s night in, couples’ getaway, pregnancy pamper or indulgent me-time.
Rooms from £86 per night for 2 people in January. Book via Barnham Broom’s website.
//Spa Break Packages: from £199 per person for 1 night.
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Dunston Hall’s spa packages include a light lunch with views across sprawling Norfolk countryside
Sheltered in gloriously green grounds (but only a few miles from the City of Stories), Dunston Hall is a beautiful rural getaway. With clean lines and stylish bathrooms, Dunston Hall’s rooms look out onto swathes of Norfolk countryside.
It would be rude not to make the most of their delightful spa (and picturesque golf course)! Each one of their packages includes full use of the hotel’s health club facilities, where indoor swimming pool with whirlpool, sauna and steam room await. In partnership with Elemis, you can expect revitalising massages, facials (some using pioneering Biotec technology), and rituals, where refreshing exfoliations and purifying masks will leave you feeling radiant.
Rooms from £138 per night for 2 people in January. Book via Dunston Hall’s website.
//Spa Break Packages: from £238 per night for 2 people.
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After an invigorating coastal walk, treat yourself to an in-room massage at The Victoria
After a reinvigorating stroll along our breathtaking beaches, there’s nothing more inviting than a relaxing room at Holkham’s The Victoria. While not a spa, this is a cosy 4-star retreat with 20 luxury bedrooms, all individually decorated. And you can treat yourself to an in-room massage while you’re here! Think rejuvenating holistic treatments for the back, neck, shoulders or your entire body.
At The Victoria, sustainability is at the heart of everything they do, including a delicious seasonal menu of local produce at their 2 AA Rosette restaurant. Look no further for a restful wellness stay that preserves the wonders of our natural world.
Rooms from £200 per night for 2 people in January, including breakfast. Book via Holkham’s website.
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Tucked away in Jarrolds is The Retreat, a tranquil spot for indulgent treatments
At the heart of Norwich’s buzzing city centre, indulge in a spa treatment at The Retreat in our award-winning independent department store Jarrolds. You’ll find this tranquil space on the first floor. Opt for essential oil massages, tailored facials or therapeutic beauty. And while you’re here, head downstairs for a sharing platter and glass of fizz at Jarrolds’ Wine Bars!
Make it a relaxing city getaway and treat yourself to a night at The Assembly House or Maids Head Hotel. Both offer sumptuous interiors and contemporary bathrooms with walk-in showers and roll-top baths. Then treat yourself to a morning sauna session at The Lions’ Den to end your stay in the City of Stories feeling truly recharged (from £12.50).
Treatments from £30. Book via Jarrolds’ website.
//Beauty Treatment Packages: from £65 per person for 60 minutes.
The Assembly House: rooms from £170 per night for 2 people in January. Book via their website.
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Maids Head Hotel: rooms from £135 per night for 2 people in January. Book via their website.
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