After a roam around the grounds, the spa is the stuff that legends are made of, located within the hotel’s walled gardens. Facilities include a 20-metre indoor pool, an indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool with arboretum views, a relaxation area, five thermal cabins and dry floatation.

Treatments are an integral part of the spa experience, offered in eight treatment rooms. Offering a collection of exclusive and bespoke treatments and therapies, the spa uses 111skin and natural spa factory products, all known for their results driven excellence. Then there is a post-treatment relaxation room and a social lounge.

There is also a manicure/pedicure room for those finishing touches. Finally, the spa has its own adjoining restaurant - the brasserie - offering a modern, a la carte menu.

Hotel & accommodation

Hailed as one of the most prestigious spas and hotels in the uk, lucknam park is a spectacular country house hotel set in 500 acres of grounds just outside bath. Each of the 42 rooms and suites are individually styled to five star standards; think sumptuous bedding, deep armchairs and even the odd four-poster bed.

Meanwhile, dining at lucknam park takes luxury to a new level. Its michelin starred restaurant hywel jones is the pinnacle of culinary excellence and offers an impressive wine list as well. For less formal dining, the brasserie is stylish and contemporary, complete with al fresco dining during the warmer months.

What makes it elysium standard?

• It's a five-star hotel

• A michelin star restaurant

• Its own equestrian centre

• Immaculate grounds and gardens

Recommended for

• City breaks

• Country escapes

• Dog friendly

• Family friendly

• Girly escapes

• Groups

• Mother and daughter

• Pregnancy