Source Spa at Saunton Sands Hotel

If you have ever dreamed of lying on a treatment table while Atlantic waves roll in beneath you, Source Spa at Saunton Sands Hotel is the place to make that dream real. Spanning three floors of the clifftop hotel with panoramic ocean views, this award-winning spa is one of the most spectacular settings for a wellness day anywhere in Devon.

The treatment offering is considered and thoughtfully put together. Source Spa uses its own cruelty-free product collection alongside Kerstin Florian and iS Clinical lines, blending results-driven care with a genuinely whole-person approach. The massage menu runs from deep tissue and sports massage through to aromatherapy, hot stone and pregnancy treatments, all carried out by skilled therapists across six well-appointed treatment rooms. Facials range from deeply hydrating introductory treatments through to advanced skin resurfacing protocols for those after real visible change.

The marine Thermal Suite is a highlight in its own right. Two pools, a gym and the full heat experiences give you ample reason to arrive early and stay late. Spa day packages often include access to all the facilities alongside your chosen treatments, making it excellent value for a full day of restoration. The views from the pool and relaxation areas over Saunton Sands beach are, frankly, extraordinary.

Saunton is about a fifteen-minute drive from Woolacombe, following the coast road through Croyde. Parking is available at the hotel. Booking treatments in advance is highly recommended, particularly during the holiday season, and you can do so via the hotel website or by calling the spa directly. The hotel offers ample parking and the drive from Woolacombe, skirting through Croyde and following the estuary road, is one of the loveliest short journeys in North Devon. If you are debating whether a spa day is worth the effort, the answer here is almost certainly yes.

Come for a treatment, stay for the views, and leave feeling like a completely different version of yourself.