Plymouth, United KingdomPlympton
Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
Elizabethan spa manor
Plympton Plymouth, United Kingdom
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
Philema CollectionElizabethan spa manor
The sixteenth-century estate was once home to Devon courtiers, and now runs as a country house dedicated to hydrotherapy and fireside dining.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Once the property of the crown and home to an Earl and a Duke, Boringdon Hall still has a regal air about it today.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Dartmoor National Park lies just north of the estate, and central Plymouth sits a short drive away.
The rooms
Turret suites sit high inside the stone towers, and older rooms keep their four-poster beds and hearthside bathtubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor pool is heated to 30°C, and timber decking outside holds a hydrotherapy pool with countryside views.
The spa
Twelve treatment rooms host GAIA Skincare rituals, supported by Finnish and herbal saunas beside curtained relaxation daybeds.
Gym and studio
Cardio and resistance machines sit alongside an airy studio hosting daily vinyasa yoga and guided stretch sessions.
At the table
Michelin-starred Àclèaf serves seasonal tasting menus under timber beams, and afternoon tea is poured in the Great Hall.
How it began
The manor entertained Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh at a banquet in 1587, following an extensive Elizabethan remodelling.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.