An Oxfordshire celebrity hotspot hotel has been named amongst the best spas in the UK.

This week, The Times and Sunday Times revealed their first definitive list of the 50 Best UK Spas, showcasing the finest spa destinations across the country.

Estelle Manor, a luxurious retreat set amid the serene Oxfordshire countryside, has been named the best spa in Central England by The Times and Sunday Times.

Located near North Leigh in west Oxfordshire, the hotel’s original building dates back to the 1770s, covering a whopping 60 acres in total.

READ MORE: £5m country house with ‘UK’s best lawn’ on market for first time in 40 years

Estelle Manor is located in Oxfordshire.Estelle Manor is located in Oxfordshire. (Image: Estelle Manor)

The Jacobean mansion outside Oxford has become a favourite for celebrity visits with many stars making the trip to Oxfordshire to stay inside the historic building.

Pitch Perfect movie star Rebel Wilson was spotted at the location back in June whilst also visiting Jeremy Clarkson’s farm in Chadlington.

Estelle Manor owners Sharan and Eiesha Pasricha built a lavish spa with the same square footage footprint as the manor.

The judges praised its “modern-day take on Roman baths” and promised readers it would leave them “decadently de-stressed”.

READ MORE: Two Oxfordshire businesses named and shamed by HMRC for £181k of unpaid tax

Claire Irvin, Head of Travel of The Times and Sunday Times, said: "This inaugural edition of our 50 Best UK Spas guide builds on the success of our popular ‘Best Places to Stay’ and ‘Best Beaches’ lists.

“At The Times and Sunday Times, our award-winning travel team is dedicated to producing the most authoritative, meticulously researched guides, and our new spa list reflects the growing importance of wellness in the UK.”

Help support trusted local news

Sign up for a digital subscription now: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/subscribe/

As a digital subscriber you will get:            

  • Unlimited access to the Oxford Mail website        
  • Advert-light access             
  • Reader rewards             
  • Full access to our app