5* Alexander House and Utopia Spa

Named at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2017 as the 'Best hotel with spa' (formerly the 'Best hotel for romance' in 2015) and voted the best spa for romance at the SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards, the five-star Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa creates the perfect atmosphere for a few days of pampering and indulgence. What's more, the spa is now one of the Good Spa Guide's "Luxury" 5 Bubble Spas - one of only 13 in the country.

This 17th-century country estate in West Sussex lies an hour outside of London and has immaculate grounds, complete with a peaceful spa garden. With its sauna, steam room, gym and dramatic indoor spa pool with Roman-style pillars, this spa means business. Treatments range from classic to more specialised options. There's even a full-service beauty salon with a hairdresser and a nail technician.

If - God forbid - you want to try something a little more strenuous, the hotel offers guests use of wellies for a country walk, mountain bikes for a mini adventure, plus there's a tennis court and exercise classes on offer. The hotel has opted for the decadent approach to dining, rather than going down the super-healthy route. There's an unbridled afternoon tea menu, two chic restaurants and a champagne bar - and not a wheatgrass shot in sight.

If all that great food and relaxation has made you sleepy, slip into your bathrobe and nap on your Egyptian cotton sheets. The hotel scored a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Good to know

Please be aware that the spa is subject to an additional fee and only available to guests aged 18 and above. Please pre-book any treatments directly with the hotel prior to arrival.

• Named at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2017 as the 'Best hotel with a spa' and previously voted the best spa for romance at the SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards, the five-star Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa creates the perfect West Sussex ambience for indulgent pampering.

• The gourmet, three AA Rosette-awarded AG's Restaurant delights with imaginative food and artistic presentation. With its very own champagne bar, Reflections Restaurant is a modern brasserie serving bistro classics and light snacks. The hotel's afternoon tea is standout, too.

• With its sauna, steam room, gym and dramatic indoor spa pool with Roman-style pillars, this spa means business and is one of the country's few Good Spa Guide's "Luxury" 5 Bubble Spas. Treatments range from classic to more specialised options. There's even a full-service beauty salon with a hairdresser and a nail technician.

Amenities

- Two restaurants (one with three AA Rosettes)
- Champagne bar
- Wi-Fi
- Handmade British bed in each room/suite
- Fridge in each room/suite
- Nespresso machine in each Junior suite

How to get there

Just under six miles from the hotel, Crawley or East Grinstead train stations both have regular services to London. Gatwick Airport is around 10 miles away. If you're coming via road, get off at junction 10 on the M23; on-site parking is available.

Good to know

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.