About the award

A brand new award, this is the AA’s ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK. It is awarded to outstanding examples of a spa hotel.

Lime Wood, Lyndhurst, Hampshire

Limewood’s Herb House Spa is a superb, perfectly designed spa with a wonderful relaxed and calm feel. Inspired by its forest surroundings in the heart of the New Forest, its signature spectacular Sauna and indoor Hydro pool have superb forest views.

Designed over three levels, it features a 16 metre ozone treated indoor lap pool with glass doors overlooking the garden, a Mud House, a steaming outdoor Hot Pool, eight spacious single treatment rooms and two magnificent double treatment rooms.

A state-of-the-art rooftop gym with Technogym equipment, Hands and Feet room, workout studio offering an extensive range of fitness classes and the stylish Raw & Cured perfect for lunch or all day refreshments, complete this amazing spa.