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Babymoon in the UK: spa hotels for a slow weekend before the baby arrives
No long-haul flight, no jet lag: a babymoon in the UK can be a few quiet days at a spa hotel in the Lake District or in London. Here are the hotels we recommend, and what to look for when you book.
A babymoon does not need a long flight. Staying in the UK means short travel times, no time differences and familiar healthcare close by, which makes it easier to relax.
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In short: a babymoon in the UK
For countryside calm: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House near Windermere in the Lake District.
For a city spa break: Corinthia London by Whitehall, with one of the largest spas in the capital.
For a lively city weekend: The Ned in the City of London, with a rooftop pool and many restaurants under one roof.
For a castle stay: Amberley Castle in West Sussex or Langley Castle in Northumberland.
What to look for: a quiet setting, a pool and spa, flexible cancellation and a short journey from home.
Our first choice: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House. See rooms at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
The best hotels for a UK babymoon
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House: the Lake District
A family-run country house hotel in the hills above Windermere, with garden suites and spa lodges set in quiet grounds. Ideal for slow walks, long dinners and doing very little together.
Book your stay: See rooms at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Corinthia London: a spa weekend in the city
The luxury hotel by Whitehall has one of London’s largest spas, spacious rooms and a short walk to Trafalgar Square and the Thames, so you can mix calm days with a little sightseeing.
Book your stay: See rooms at Corinthia London
The Ned: the City of London
The former Midland Bank building is a hotel with a string of restaurants, a rooftop pool and a bar in the old bank vault. A good choice if you want a livelier weekend without travelling far.
Book your stay: See rooms at The Ned
Linthwaite House: views over Windermere
A country house hotel on a hillside above Lake Windermere, with gardens, a small tarn and a restaurant with views across the lake. A calm base for gentle walks in the Lake District.
Book your stay: See rooms at Linthwaite House
Coworth Park: a country spa near Windsor
The Dorchester Collection’s country house sits in parkland near Ascot, with a spa, three restaurants and Windsor only a short drive away. Easy to reach from London without a long journey.
Book your stay: See rooms at Coworth Park
Amberley Castle: a night in a medieval castle
A castle hotel with a portcullis, high walls and gardens at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex, close to Arundel. A memorable, quiet setting for a last trip as two.
Book your stay: See rooms at Amberley Castle
Langley Castle: Northumberland and Hadrian’s Wall
A medieval castle hotel near Hexham in Northumberland, with four-poster rooms and the Roman Hadrian’s Wall close by. Good for a romantic, unhurried stay in the north of England.
Book your stay: See rooms at Langley Castle
How to choose a babymoon hotel
Keep the journey short: Pick somewhere you can reach easily by train or car, especially later in pregnancy.
Check the spa: Ask the hotel which treatments are suitable during pregnancy before you book.
Book flexible: Choose a rate with free cancellation in case plans change.
Talk to your midwife: Always check with your midwife or doctor before you travel, especially if your pregnancy has complications.