Looking to indulge in a spa day before you head down the aisle? Look no further than these three luxe Scottish venues offering blissful treatments, stunning facilities and scenic settings
Take a dip in the plunge pool if you dare! It’ll certainly invigorate your senses
Planning a wedding is exciting, but let’s be honest – it can also be stressful. If you’re looking for the perfect pre-wedding relaxation spot, we’ve got you covered.
Tie the Knot Scotland visited three of Scotland’s top luxury spas to experience their best treatments, facilities, and wellness offerings.
Kohler Waters Spa at Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
Hydrotherapy in St Andrews
Reviewer: Amy Shearer
From the moment I step inside Kohler Waters Spa at Old Course Hotel, I know I’m in for something special. The scent of essential oils fills the air as I sip on a ginger wellness shot while filling out my consultation form.
If I feel this relaxed before my treatment even begins, I can only imagine the bliss ahead.
UK’s first Espuro Foam Experience steam room
This is the only Kohler Waters Spa outside the United States, and its philosophy revolves around water-based therapies. The highlights include:
- A beautiful relaxation pool
- A hydrotherapy suite
- A newly renovated sauna and steam room
- Experience showers and a cold plunge pool
- The UK’s first Espuro Foam Experience steam room – a plant-based, fragrant foam ritual designed to nourish the skin while providing deep relaxation
The foam from the new Espuro ritual will leave your skin silky-soft
Bridal treatments at Old Course Hotel
For bridal beauty, I choose the Outer Glow Spa Ritual, a 90-minute indulgence that combines:
- A full-body exfoliation using Kohler’s signature scrub
- A nourishing full-body massage
- A hydrating mini facial
My skilled therapist even provides expert skincare advice, recommending products that could elevate my at-home routine. By the end, my skin is so soft I’m tempted to ask strangers to feel it (though I resist!).
The Espuro Foam Experience – you have to try it to believe how amazing it is
Mar Hall Spa, Renfrewshire
A five-star resort and spa experience near Glasgow
Reviewer: Emma Simper
Recently revamped as part of a multi-million-pound upgrade, Mar Hall Spa is back – and it’s better than ever.
With newly redesigned facilities and luxurious treatments, this five-star retreat is perfect for pre-wedding relaxation.
Beyond its upgraded spa and leisure facilities, Mar Hall has also refurbished its restaurant and stunning bedroom suites – see the first pictures
Not too deep, not too shallow, not too warm, not too cold: Mar Hall Spa’s serene new swimming pool is just right
What are the spa facilities like at Mar Hall?
The leisure area now boasts:
- A 20-metre swimming pool with stylish recliners
- Two saunas and two steam rooms
- A stunning outdoor thermal suite
- A state-of-the-art gym
- Beautifully updated changing rooms with oval back-lit mirrors, plus complimentary hair dryers and straighteners
The standout for me? The outdoor hot tub, offering breathtaking views of the Firth of Clyde and Kilpatrick Hills.
Massage and facial spa package
I opt for the Hebridean Hideout package, which includes:
- A back, neck, and shoulder massage with Ishga warming oil
- An express facial using Ishga’s organic skincare products
My therapist, Louise, ensures a tailored experience, adjusting pressure and choosing the perfect oil for my body’s needs. By the time I leave, I feel completely refreshed.
More to enjoy at Mar Hall
Beyond the spa, Mar Hall offers:
- Lavish four-poster suites and luxury lodges
- An 18-hole golf course
- Gourmet dining options
- 240 acres of stunning grounds
Fletcher’s Cottage Spa, Archerfield, East Lothian
One of the UK’s best luxury spas
Reviewer: Beth Forsyth
Tucked away in a tranquil walled garden on the Archerfield Estate, Fletcher’s Cottage Spa is an oasis of calm.
Named one of the UK’s top spas, this hidden gem is the perfect retreat for brides-to-be seeking holistic wellness and skin-transforming treatments.
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What can I expect at Fletcher's Cottage Spa?
Guests can unwind in:
- The rustic-chic Relax Room, featuring a log-burning stove
- The Marine steam room and Lavender sauna
- The Sensation Shower thermal experiences
- Beautifully designed zen therapy rooms, including a couples’ treatment room
Switch off and enjoy the warm ambience of Fletcher Cottage’s Relax Room before your treatment
Hydrating pre-wedding skin treatments
I indulge in a two-part experience:
1. Rasul Mud Cure Experience: A self-application treatment where I scrub my skin with a beetroot-and-yuzu salt scrub, then apply a mineral-rich mud before relaxing in a steam room. My skin emerges silky smooth.
2. Bamford Restore Organic Facial: A 60-minute pampering session using Bamford Organics’ luxury skincare products. The highlights include:
- A heated cocoon-like bed for deep relaxation
- A warmed jade stone placed on my solar plexus
- Heart-shaped gua shas and a chilled pink-quartz eye mask to enhance product absorption
Afterward, my usually dry skin glows with newfound radiance.
Whether you’re after hydrotherapy in St Andrews, breathtaking countryside relaxation in Renfrewshire, or a holistic escape in East Lothian, Scotland has plenty of luxurious spas to choose from.
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