Step into Harrogate's famed Turkish bathhouse and be transported back in time. Restored to its former Victorian-era glory, it's one of only seven such buildings in the UK that retains its authentic character, function and charm. The elegant architecture is reason enough to don your cossie; stand in awe of the vaulted and arched ceilings, colourful Moorish walls and mosaic and marble terrazzo floors. Best of all, the spa operates in much the same fashion as it did when it opened over a century ago. Embark on a journey through a sequence of heated rooms, from the tepidarium (warm room) to caldarium (hot room) and finally the laconium (hottest room) - constructed to detox, stimulate circulation and energise your body. Not everything, however, is rooted in the past. Be seduced by a range of modern therapies from Comfort Zone, Jessica, Fake Bake and Germaine de Capuccini.
