Win a spa hotel stay at one of Bath's most beautiful five-star retreats
The historic Gainsborough Bath Spa is offering one lucky Sun reader and a plus one a stay at the hotel as part of this year's Sun Travel Awards.
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Part of YTL Hotels, the hotel was built in the 1880s.
And on offer is a two-night, midweek stay in one of their beautiful rooms.
The luxury escape is around the Spa Village Bath, with access to the famous thermal waters as well as soaking pools, saunas, steam rooms and an ice alcove.
Winners will even be given a free Omorovicza spa treatment each, as well as a gift.
Guests can even get a free herbal tea or spiced hot chocolate afterwards in the relaxation area.
A complimentary dinner at The Gainsborough Brasserie is included too.
The East Meets West menu is a fusion of local ingredients alongside dishes inspired by the sister hotel restaurants in Malaysia.
Don't forget to head back there for breakfast too, also included.
Or you can use the hotel to explore the beautiful city, with a number of exciting events this year in celebration of Jane Austen's 250th anniversary.
How to enter
To be in with a chance winning this trip or one of seven other incredible holidays to places like Mexico, the Caribbean and Greece, vote for your for your favourite travel companies and destinations in the form below.
For the full list of prizes, see here.
Pick at least one shortlisted entry in each category in this year's Sun Travel Awards. There are 11 categories in total.
You have until the end of August 31, 2025, to vote.
The winning companies will be presented with their Sun Travel Award at a special ceremony in autumn.
Can't see the form? Click here.
Please read our terms and conditions for full rules - including important info regarding dates and availability.
Terms & Conditions
Promotion closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Prize is valid for travel between October 1, 2025 and October 1, 2026, excluding bank holidays, Fridays and Saturdays. Rooms are subject to
availability at the time of booking. Winner must book their Prize by April 1, 2026. Winner and his/her guest must travel on the same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with the same booking. Travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the
responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to YTL hotels terms and conditions. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at newsprivacy.co.uk and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd
Full T&Cs apply - see here.
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