Relaxing Spa Days in Cornwall
A holiday is all about escaping the everyday and taking time out to unwind. What could be more relaxing than spending a day of your holiday in a luxurious spa, where everything is designed to make you feel calm and cared-for?
There are lots of lovely day spas in Cornwall and we’ve selected a few of our favourite places to share with you. Where will you unwind on your Cornish holiday?
Una Resort St Ives
We’ll start with a spa that’s close to Cornish Escapes’ home in St Ives. This stylish spa offers a range of spa day options, including pampering and refreshing packages. A spa day includes use of the fitness suite, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi; however it’s the two swimming pools that attract many of Una’s guests. The indoor pool is a good size, and the recently opened lido is a must on a sunny day. When you’re planning your Una spa day, make sure you leave some time for the excellent restaurant.
C Bay Spa
Staying in St Ives, we’ll head down the hill to Carbis Bay beach and the elegant Victorian Carbis Bay Hotel. You’re welcomed to your spa day (or half day) with a glass of bubbles and this sets the tone for the relaxation and pampering ahead. Try the Beach Mermaid package, which includes lunch in the Orangery Restaurant. The highlight of a C Bay Spa day is lounging in the bubbles of the outdoor heated pool, gazing out across the sandy bay and azure Atlantic Ocean…
Scarlet
Scarlet is a sanctuary from everyday life, in a beautiful cliff top setting above chic Mawgan Porth. The eco-friendly hotel is adults-only and spa days are limited to groups of three or fewer: Scarlet really is all about peace and tranquillity. At Scarlet, the spa experience immerses you in the beautiful Cornish setting. Enjoy the cliff top barrel sauna, followed by relaxing in the sea-view hot tub with a glass of prosecco. Their signature spa treatment involves soaking in a candlelit copper tub and guided mediation as well as a 90-minute body treatment.
Budock Vean
The Budock Vean Hotel is set in 65 acres of lush countryside that leads down to the Helford River, a few miles out of Falmouth. Although the beautiful setting makes sure that Budock Vean Spa is a perfect spot all year round, we especially love it in the winter when the poolside log fire is lit and the trees rise up through the morning mist while you lounge in the outdoor hot tub. The pool itself is 15-metres long, larger than you’ll find in many hotel spas. Enjoy an Elemis treatment followed by lunch in the elegant hotel.
Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa
Mullion Cove Hotel has a spectacular location, high on the Lizard cliffs above the small harbour. The spa uses local and organic products, with seaweed and sea salt giving a nod to the spa’s coastal setting. You can choose from a wide selection of spa days and sessions, including a choice of pre-and post-natal treatments. To make the most of the lovely hotel, we’d suggest booking into a Twilight Spa, which includes a glass of prosecco on arrival and a two-course meal in the Glenbervie Bistro.
https://www.mullion-cove.co.uk/mullion-cove-spa/mullion-spa-days
Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa
This Newquay spa is a beautiful contemporary space with clean and calm decor. It offers a great choice of spa days and half days, designed to relax and revive. The Vitality Suite has an 11 metre swimming pool, which we especially love when it’s lit for the evening Twilight & Dine sessions. A full-day treatment includes afternoon tea (with prosecco, naturally) and refreshments in the exclusive Relaxation Room. If you feel in need of a complete unwind, choose the two-hour Ocean Gaia Ritual (available on the Revitalise Spa Day package).
Headland Hotel Spa
We have a second spa recommendation for Newquay, this time in the landmark Headland Hotel. The iconic Victorian seaside hotel has recently had a £10 million upgrade to its swimming pool offer and now boasts six pools in its adults-only AquaClub complex. The luxurious spa has a choice of pampering days and half days, which have a wonderful choice of relaxing treatments. If you’re tight for time, book the two-hour Tea & Swim package so you at least get to enjoy those glorious new pools…
Book a relaxing holiday in Cornwall
Here at Cornish Escapes, we have a selection of luxurious holiday cottages close to these beautiful spas. Take a look at our holiday homes in places like St Ives, Carbis Bay and Newquay, where a relaxing spa day is just a short walk or drive away. For pampering at home, browse our selection of Cornish holiday cottages with hot tubs.