Meanwhile, launched in september 2018, the source spa is a three-floor haven of soulful tranquility overlooking the breathtaking saunton sands beach and world heritage braunton burrows. Level one is complete with an array of facilities including a marine-inspired thermal suite with a salt inhalation steam room, a finnish aroma sauna, an ice fountain, a contrast shower and a marine vitality pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and an atlantic view. There’s also a gym with access to personal training, daily exercise classes such as yoga, pilates and tai chi, a relaxation room and two large swimming pools - one indoors and one outdoors.

On level two you will find six large treatment rooms including a double suite with views of the beach. Therapists continue the luxury wellness experience with a fusion of the spa’s own natural source spa collection treatments as well as those from kerstin florian, jessica nails and innovative cosmeceutical skincare brand; is clinical. Level three is all about relaxation: head for a post-treatment sleep on the rooftop sundeck or in the relaxation room on the plush beds. Either way you will be greeted by the sensational sight of the ocean and golden sands.

Hotel & accommodation

On the north devon coast near brauton, saunton sands hotel presides over miles of sandy beaches and offers peaceful and elegant retreats for families, friends, couples and those looking for a wellness break. A modern hotel with its white exterior and immaculate grounds, rooms and suites offer a sumptuous coastal style, allowing you to rise and shine surrounded by natural light and greeted by views of the sea and world biosphere dunes.

The dining room at saunton sands hotel has two aa rosettes and art deco style to recommend it. Open for lunch and dinner, it is the centrepiece for food at the hotel, offering british classics curated from local produce. Meanwhile, the terrace lounge is also available for a more relaxed menu including light lunches, sandwiches and afternoon teas, with al fresco dining when the weather permits. Open on select days for lunch and dinner, as well as weekend breakfasts, there is also the beachside grill, which offers an unforgettable experience just a stone’s throw from the ocean.

Recommended for

• Coastal breaks

• Pregnancy

• Family friendly