If you’re looking for a spot near Knutsford that feels like a mini-vacation from your own life, Cottons is your place. It’s not just a hotel—it’s a hug in building form. The staff are friendly without being creepy, the spa will rearrange your vertebrae, and the food will make you forget your diet for at least 48 hours.
One last thing: book the spa treatments in advance, because they sell out faster than concert tickets. Unless you enjoy disappointment, in which case, have fun staring at an empty schedule. But trust me—you don’t want to miss the chance to be melted into a puddle by a hot stone. I’m still not sure I’m a real person anymore. I think I’m part mattress now. And I’m okay with that.