"Set in the Langdale Valley near Ambleside, this contemporary, landscape-inspired spa rarely feels crowded and is scented with dried flowers and herbs; the highlight for me is the thermal journey through a sequence of saunas—Finnish, lava and herbal—and steam rooms that include mineral and Himalayan varieties. The indoor/outdoor pool is warmed by an open fire, the spa offers private bubble spas and couples treatments, and the spa deli serves vegetable mezze and smoked fish alongside a menu ranging from short facials to longer post-operative and ritual body treatments using herbal and floral ingredients." - Charley Ward