Stay, Swim and Sweat

Don’t worry about letting your fitness goals slip while working away or enjoying a winter break. We’ve selected a range of fantastic hotels with excellent fitness and wellness facilities.

With inviting pools and state-of-the-art gyms, you can stay, swim and sweat to keep your wellness goals on track, you’ll leave feeling fitter, fresher, and ready to take on 2026.

Macdonald Houstoun House

Our first pick is Macdonald Houstoun House. Located just a 40 minute drive from Edinburgh, this 6th century tower house is set in 22 acres of peaceful woodland and well-kept gardens. It offers 73 individually styled bedrooms, from antique-filled suites to contemporary classics.

At the heart of the hotel, the Vital Health and Wellbeing Club provides the ideal setting to relax or re-energise. Guests can enjoy an invigorating session in the modern fitness suite, take a refreshing dip in the 18-metre swimming pool, or simply unwind in the spa.

After your workout, refuel at the award-winning Tower Restaurant, where locally inspired dishes can be enjoyed in elegant surroundings.

Donnington & Co

Ensuring a good night’s sleep is the number one priority for Donnington & Co. With 111 beautifully designed bedrooms, every stay feels effortless, whether you’re visiting for business, a weekend escape, or a family break.

Each room blends calm tones and thoughtful details, creating a sanctuary that invites rest and relaxation. Donnington Spa offers a peaceful haven, with a menu of soothing treatments by skilled therapists. The hotel’s fully‑equipped Matrix gym and 18-metre pool are great for guests wanting to keep up their fitness routine or to just unwind.

For the golf lovers, this hotel also has an 18-hole, par-71 golf course that stretches out over 6,296 yards. Known for its challenging design as well as its beauty, it’s a test even for seasoned pros.

The Barn Hotel and Spa

The Barn Hotel and Spa combines rustic charm with modern comfort, creating the ideal retreat for work, wellness, or relaxation. Standard rooms come with a choice of either twin or double and are decorated with a modern but comfortable décor.

Guests looking to stay active will find everything they need at the hotel’s fully equipped gym, offering a wide range of fitness equipment suitable for all workout styles. Soothe and unwind after your workout with a leisurely swim in the 15-meter indoor pool and make use of the sauna and steam room.

Set within the elegant original building, the on-site restaurant proudly uses locally sourced ingredients to showcase the best flavours of hr region in their menu. Guests can enjoy a selection of pub classics as well as their range of tapas dishes.

Regency Park Hotel

Tucked away in the Berkshire countryside, Regency Park Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation, wellness, and modern hospitality. Whether you’re travelling for business, a weekend escape, or a wellbeing-focused break, this hotel makes staying on track feel effortless.

The hotel has an impressive leisure club where guests can enjoy a revitalising swim in the 17-metre indoor pool, squeeze in a workout at the state-of-the-art PRECOR gym, or unwind in the spa pool, steam room, and sauna.

After time spent swimming, sweating, or unwinding, you can retreat to one of the hotel’s light, contemporary bedrooms. Each room includes thoughtful amenities such as hypoallergenic bedding, digital TVs, complimentary Wifi, spacious bathrooms, and workspace.

Mercure Daventry Court Hotel

Mercure Daventry Court Hotel offers the perfect blend of wellness, comfort, and countryside tranquillity. With modern facilities and a peaceful setting on the edge of a historic market town, it’s an ideal retreat for travellers determined to stay active while away from home.

The hotel’s fitness suite makes it easy to keep your routine. From cardio machines and cross trainers to free weights, strength equipment, and core-training essentials, the space caters to every workout. After your session, you can unwind in the hotel’s leisure club. The club features a heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, and sauna.

The guest rooms are designed with comfort and practicality in mind. Contemporary décor, TVs, writing desks, and tea and coffee facilities ensure a relaxing stay in Daventry.