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Saltmoore is one of the best spa hotels in Yorkshire to beat the Jan blues
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If the January blues are creeping in, there’s no better antidote than a restorative spa retreat by the sea. Enter Saltmoore.
Nestled between the rolling North Yorkshire moors and the dramatic Yorkshire Coast, Saltmoore is the luxury wellness retreat everyone’s talking about – and it’s firmly one to have on your radar this winter.
Located just outside Whitby and Sandsend, Saltmoore has established itself as one of the most exciting spa hotels in Yorkshire, offering a calm, wellness-led approach to switching off, slowing down and starting the year feeling refreshed.
A NEW WELLNESS DESTINATION NEAR WHITBY
Formerly Raithwaite Sandsend, Saltmoore has been transformed into a modern wellness sanctuary. Designed to connect guests with nature, movement and rest, the retreat brings together two hotels, an award-winning spa, gym, Wellness Café and destination dining – with a fine-dining restaurant set to open later this year.
It’s already received two MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 hotel selection, recognising Saltmoore as one of the UK’s most exceptional places to stay thanks to its distinctive character, sense of place and warm hospitality.
THE SANCTUARY: SALTMOORE SPA IS DESIGNED FOR DEEP RELAXATION
At the heart of Saltmoore lies The Sanctuary, a serene spa space created to help guests properly reset. Awarded 5 Bubbles by The Good Spa Guide, it’s a standout destination for anyone searching for spa days or spa breaks in Yorkshire.
Facilities include a sauna and steam room, a heated indoor pool overlooking landscaped gardens, a warm bubbling spa pool and a Brass Monkey ice bath designed to support circulation, focus and immune health.
Guests can also unwind in the relaxation room for post-treatment calm or experience the full-body cryotherapy chamber—a three-minute treatment proven to boost mood, recovery, and skin health. An exciting new Lakeside Sauna is also planned for the future (not yet open), adding another nature-led wellness experience to Saltmoore’s offering – so stay tuned.
HOLISTIC SPA TREATMENTS INSPIRED BY BALANCE
Saltmoore’s spa treatments use Wildsmith Skin, with rituals inspired by the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Designed to support recovery, repair and balance, treatments range from deeply relaxing full-body massages to glow-enhancing facials and skin renewal therapies – ideal for winter wellbeing and post-festive fatigue.
SPA PACKAGES TO BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES
Saltmoore offers a range of spa packages, making it one of the most versatile spa hotels in Yorkshire.
Pizza After Dark
Available Monday to Thursday from 5pm until 8pm until Easter 2026
- £25 pizza and a drink allowance in the Wellness Café
- Two hours of spa access
Midweek Morning Spa
Monday to Thursday from 10am -12pm or 12pm – 2pm
- Two hours’ access to the spa, gym and relaxation room
- Robe, towel and footwear included
- Light lunch with a hot or non-alcoholic drink in the Wellness Café
Weekend Morning Spa
Friday to Sunday from 10am – 12pm or 12pm – 2pm
- Two hours’ spa, gym and relaxation room access
- Robe, towel and footwear
- Light lunch with a hot or non-alcoholic drink
Rebalancing Morning
Monday to Friday from 10am – 12pm (weekend packages available)
- 60-minute Wildsmith massage or facial
- Full spa, gym and relaxation room access
- Robe, towel and footwear
- Light lunch in the Wellness Café
Rebalancing Spa Day
Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm (weekend packages available)
- 90-minute Wildsmith facial or exfoliation treatment
- Cryotherapy experience
- Three hours’ spa access
- Robe, towel and footwear
- Light lunch with a glass of fizz or soft drink
Spa & Stay
For a longer escape, the Spa & Stay package (from £610 per room) includes:
- Overnight stay
- Breakfast
- £50 per person dining credit
- 60-minute Wildsmith skin treatment
- Full access to the spa facilities
WHY SALTMOORE IS ONE OF THE BEST SPA HOTELS IN YORKSHIRE
From its award-winning spa and innovative wellness experiences to its peaceful coastal location near Whitby, Saltmoore is fast becoming one of the best spa retreats in North Yorkshire. It’s the perfect place to retreat, rebalance and reset – especially when winter feels long and January motivation is running low.
So next time you’re searching for spa breaks in Yorkshire, spa days near Whitby or a wellness-led hotel stay to start the year right, Saltmoore delivers calm in all the right ways.
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Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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