Still searching for that insta-worthy UK spa break this year? TripAdvisor recently named Bath in its top 10 destinations for a summer staycation and this week we’re highlighting one of Bath’s most sensational hotel-spas. Here are 3 reasons you need to visit The Gainsborough Bath Spa.

1. Location

Situated right in the heart of this picturesque city, The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers both relaxation and the chance to discover what’s on your doorstep. This Summer, The Gainsborough team are offering creative summer excursions such as hiring e-bikes to explore the neighbouring countryside, hopping on a boat to cruise down the River Avon or even taking to the skies with a hot air balloon experience. A well known UK city, Bath is famous for its roman ancestry and Georgian splendour, as well a treasure trove of independent boutiques that line the cobbled streets. Farmers markets are also a frequent occurrence where foodie tourists can find fresh Somerset cheeses and delectable homemade fudge.

2. Spa/ Wellness Offering

After a day of exploring Bath, you can return to the comfort of The Gainsborough, ending a day of excitement at the hotel’s calming Bath House. As the only hotel in the country with access to Bath’s original thermal waters, there’s no better place to restore body and mind.  Revered for their natural healing qualities, the thermal waters at the hotel are uniquely equipped to offer rejuvenation after a year of lockdown. Standing as a modern icon of luxury wellness, the hotel’s private water reserve bubbles to the surface at 47 degrees centigrade, packed full of rich remedial minerals. The exclusive Bath Spa Suite and Bath Spa Rooms even boast luxurious rolltop bathtubs that tap directly into the city’s famed thermal waters, allowing guests to enjoy this unique experience in the utmost comfort and privacy.

3. Bath Exploration

The Gainsborough Bath Spa has partnered with The Bath Tour Guide,  which offers the chance to create bespoke tours. Choose from two-hour strolls taking in the top highlights or day-long adventures uncovering the city’s secrets. Or if you are a literary buff, you can enjoy a specialist Jane Austen book tour. Bridgerton fans can marvel at Bath’s Georgian splendour whilst admiring the Bath Assembly Rooms where parts of the hit lockdown series were filmed.  For something a little more unconventional, the Laugh at Bath tour ensures a light-hearted and comedic walk-through Bath’s history with your mischievous tour guide, Jamie.

Nightly rates at The Gainsborough Bath Spa start from £290 on a room-only basis. Private walking tours start from £45 an hour for up to four guests and can be booked in advance with the hotel concierge. www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk