A festive spa package at Thornton Hall on the Wirral is now available for as low as £129 per night for two, down from the usual £186 price, through money-saving site Wowcher.
The 33% discount applies to an overnight stay with breakfast, spa access, and cocktails, with dates available through November, December, and into next year. Depending on the selected day, guests can save up to £57 on the package.
What the Thornton Hall Spa Deal Includes
Set in Thornton Hough on the Wirral, Thornton Hotel and Spa is surrounded by countryside and offers a range of rooms and dining options. For varying prices, guests can upgrade the package to add dinner and treatments.
More than 650 customers have purchased the deal, which holds a near-perfect 4.9/5 star rating on the Wowcher website.
Guest Reviews of the Spa Break
One guest said: "A very relaxing stay with great facilities to use, lovely rooms to stay in, amazing tasty food served and very friendly staff too. I have just booked for the third time. I would highly recommend staying here."
Another guest wrote: "Superb hotel and spa was amazing. Given an upgrade without even asking and thorougly enjoyed the whole stay. Went to the spa both days and meal in the brasserie was gorgeous. Free glass of prosecco in the terrace and enjoyed it so much booked again for next month."
A third five-star review reads: "Amazing offer for a spa break for two. The hotel and staff were excellent. I cannot fault this. Had a wonderful break and will definitely be back."
One guest offered a mixed view, noting: "Really enjoyable stay, food great and spa very nice, only thing to let down was shower wasn't very warm even when turned to as hot as possible."
Alternative Staycation Options in the Lake District and Snowdonia
For those seeking a self-catered break, a glamping pod in the Lake District is available through HolidayCottages.co.uk. The Claife Heights pod in Newby Bridge, near Ulverston, Cumbria, backs onto Lake Windermere and accommodates a couple, two children, and a dog.
The pod suits water activities, wild swimming, and picnics in spring and summer, as well as autumn walks and cosy boat tours in colder months. Bowness-on-Windermere is four miles away, offering shopping, dining, and the World of Beatrix Potter. A 15-mile drive leads to Grasmere, known for its gingerbread, or to Ambleside's shops, eateries, cinema, and well-photographed houses.
Another option is the Craig Y Nos retreat, a cabin for two in the Snowdonia National Park, also bookable through Holiday Cottages. It features panoramic mountain views, a private deck with a wood-fired hot tub, an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner/bedroom, a separate shower room, and a log burner.
A 15-minute walk away is The White Horse Inn for meals and drinks, while day trips can include Conwy Falls, Swallow Falls, Dolwyddelan Castle, Conwy Castle, and the National Trust's Bodnant Gardens.
