Relax, revive, refresh: 30 of the best spa hotels and retreats in Europe
From luxurious urban escapes to holistic getaways and indulgent country breaks, here’s our pick of the very best spas in the UK and Europe
Why go? A 400-year-old farm reimagined as a family-friendly spa resort, with traditional Austrian saunas and steam, a Japanese Onsen, and kids’ pool with a 70-metre slide. Holistic “waldyurveda” treatments pair an Indian ethos with Alpine products, with outdoor massages taken in a clearing in the forest.
Must try Forest & Meadow massage.
Doubles from £192 B&B, forsthofgut.at
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