Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in the UK and Ireland, with awards presented on Monday night at a ceremony attended by Spa Business publisher, Astrid Ros and head of news, Helen Andrews.

The 16th annual awards also introduced a new category in response to feedback. The Best Traditional Spa Experience highlights facilities that offer unique insight into how different cultures approach relaxation and rejuvenation, from Japanese onsen and Scandinavian saunas to Turkish baths.

The awards were presented by comedian Lou Sanders at the Spa Life UK convention at The Old Thorns Hotel and Resort in Liphook, UK.

The winners are:

Best Traditional Spa Experience
Turkish Baths Harrogate

Best Day Spa
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village

Best Hotel Spa
The Woodland Spa

Best City Spa
Thermae Bath Spa

Best Destination Spa
Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa

Best Spa for Wellness
Ragdale Hall Spa

Best Spa for Sustainability
The Well Spa at Bluestone National Park Resort

Best Boutique Spa
Yorkshire Spa Retreat

Daphne Metland, founder, The Good Spa Guide, said, “A quarter of a million spa-lovers voted in the Good Spa Guide Awards this year – confirming just how valued the UK spa industry is. We’ve loved celebrating all the incredible achievements from British spas in categories including Best Day Spa, Best Destinations Spa and our brand new category, Best Traditional Spa Experience.”