The Daffodil Hotel & Spa in Grasmere in the Lake District has today (2 October 2014) been announced as having the UK's Best Spa 2014.

The Spa, inside one of the Lake District's newest 4-star luxury hotels overlooking Grasmere Lake, was voted the 'Best Spa' in the UK in Laterooms.com 'Best Kept Secret Awards 2014'.

Finalists in the awards were shortlisted from nominations from members of the public before a specialist judging panel made up of industry experts chose the overall winners. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa triumphed over Cotswold House Hotel & Spa in the Cotswolds and the Celtic Manor resort in South Wales.

Judges said: “The tranquil décor, the picturesque views and the bespoke treatments on offer made this spa a standout entry. It has the plush feel of a luxury spa, but unique facilities such as the thermal pool, tepidarium and mud rasul therapy make for a truly pampering experience.”

The Germaine De Capuccini Spa at the Daffodil Hotel boasts a thermal hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and tepidarium. There are three treatment rooms where guests can experience a choice of top of the range therapies from the European skin care specialists including the unique Mud Rasul Ritual, originating from the Middle East.

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa is the only place in the Lake District to offer this therapy, which improves the tone and texture of the skin whilst providing a completely private relaxation experience.  

Signature treatments also include Lakeside Surrender, Cumbria Sparkle and Waterside Escape, the latter featuring the Kobido massage, which originated from Japan and was once reserved for royalty.  

Gosia Tabaka, Spa Manager at the Daffodil Hotel & Spa, said: “We are delighted to have been voted 'Best Spa 2014' in this year's Best Kept Secret Awards.

“Since opening our Spa, we have aimed to bring a unique yet contemporary Spa experience to the Lake District and I'm so pleased that our combination of Germaine De Capuccini therapies and luxurious facilities has been so popular.”

For more information on the awards, visit http://www.bestkeptsecretawards.com and for more information on the Germaine De Capuccini Spa at the Daffodil Hotel, visit http://www.daffodilhotel.co.uk/spa.

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Notes to editors:

• For more information, images and interviews, please contact Julie Darroch at Lakes PR on 078909 11722 or email julie.darroch@lakespr.co.uk
• To book a stay at the Daffodil Hotel & Spa, call 015394 63550 or visit www.daffodilhotel.co.uk
• The 4-star Daffodil Hotel & Spa sits alongside Grasmere Lake and opened in 2012 after a huge rebuild.