There’s something undeniably appealing about a luxury spa break. The fluffy robes. The perceived feeling of restoring some wellbeing back into your tired body. The promise of switching off completely for a few blissful days.
But the reality? That can feel rather different. Shared changing rooms, the slow search for a free lounger, background chatter echoing around the pool, guests staging Instagram shots with tripods and phone flashes cutting through the calm, and the inevitable queue for the sauna…all while someone unknowingly walks off with your slippers.
At Highmoor, things are very different.
Our extraordinary Georgian manor in the heart of North Yorkshire delivers everything you crave from a luxury spa retreat, but entirely on your own terms. No hotel guests. No crowded spa facilities. No reception desks. Just your favourite people, complete privacy, and five-star wellness facilities in your very own private country house.
Your own private spa retreat
The standout feature at Highmoor is undoubtedly the stunning indoor heated swimming pool and sauna suite. Hidden within its spectacular pool house, the space feels every bit as indulgent as a boutique countryside spa, only infinitely more relaxing because it’s exclusively yours.
There’s no arriving early to reserve a sun lounger. No waiting for space in the sauna. No interrupted peace and quiet.
Instead, you can wake slowly, pad downstairs in your robe with a morning coffee in hand, and enjoy a peaceful swim while sunlight pours through the floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking the gardens.
Swim at midnight. Wear what you want. Sauna before breakfast. Float peacefully in complete silence.
At Highmoor, wellness happens entirely at your own pace.
The luxury of privacy
One of the greatest luxuries today is complete privacy and that’s exactly what makes Highmoor feel so delightfully special.
Unlike busy hotel spas where relaxation spaces are shared with hen parties, large groups, and strangers, Highmoor offers complete exclusivity throughout your stay.
You’ll never need to share the pool with people you don’t know, listen to loud conversations while trying to unwind, queue for the spa facilities or navigate busy reception areas or awkward changing rooms.
Instead, the entire manor becomes your personal sanctuary.
Spend the afternoon reading quietly beside the pool. Open the glass doors and let fresh Yorkshire countryside air drift through the spa space. Pour a glass of wine after an evening sauna session without worrying about anyone else around you.
It’s all the indulgence of a luxury spa…without any of the inconveniences that to be honest, none of us really like.
Clean, calm & completely yours
For many guests, hygiene and cleanliness have become more important than ever when booking a wellness escape.
At Highmoor, there’s comfort in knowing the facilities are only being used by you and your group during your stay. No endless stream of hotel guests. No shared robes. No busy communal areas. No floating plasters in the pool!
The experience feels calmer, cleaner, and far more personal, allowing you to truly switch off and relax.
Wellness beyond the pool
The beauty of Highmoor is that your wellness experience extends far beyond the indoor spa area, in fact it’s embedded into the whole ethos of the venue.
You can step outside and discover stunning manicured gardens surrounded by peaceful countryside to enjoy your morning matcha, your afternoon lounging in the sunshine, or your evening drinks beneath the stars. There’s space on the lawn for outdoor yoga or Pilates sessions in the fresh air. There are quiet corners for meditation, stretching, or simply lying back on a lounger with a book and listening to the Yorkshire birdsong.
The five luxurious bedrooms feature beautiful characterful interiors and five-start-hotel-quality touches, while the dining spaces and large country kitchen create the perfect setting for long lunches and slow evenings where you don’t have to worry about leaving your table before the next guests arrive.
Whether you’re planning a girls’ wellness weekend, a family celebration, a romantic countryside retreat, or simply craving a quieter alternative to the traditional spa break, Highmoor offers you a completely different kind of luxury.
One where relaxation feels effortless, uninterrupted, and entirely your own.
A spa break your dog can join
Why should humans have all the relaxation fun?
Highmoor is really dog-friendly, meaning your four-legged companion can enjoy the countryside escape alongside you.
Picture morning walks through the surrounding Yorkshire landscape with your pup, lazy afternoons snoozing together in the garden, and cosy evenings beside the fire once you’re all spa-d out!
It’s the kind of freedom traditional spa hotels simply can’t offer.
No crowds. No schedules. No awkward small talk beside the hot tub.
Just your own private Yorkshire spa retreat…exactly as it should be.
