Today’s society can easily make you feel burnt out and in desperate need of a lovely, relaxing break.
Whether you want to get away from work or the kids, the UK has plenty of great spa resorts where you can unwind without any unwanted distractions. Try your hand at a spot of online bingo for your chance of winning a jackpot to spend on treatments and the ultimate in relaxing surroundings.
And if you do strike it rich, why not take some friends along with you – we’re sure they’d jump at the chance to escape their hectic lives too.
Here are some of the best spa resorts in the UK.
Spa at Blythswood Square – Glasgow
Located in the heart of Glasgow in a converted landmark property, this is a great place to go and escape for a weekend. Not only does the spa at Blythswood Square offer treatments like summer skin preparation and the chance to relax in the thermal suite, but the property is also bursting with entertaining features.
The restaurant offers healthy, seasonal food – as well as cocktails for those who want to indulge – and it also has screenings of popular films if you and your friends want to catch a feel-good chick flick.
Chewton Glen – New Forest
This luxury country house hotel and spa is set in a prime location, embracing the ancient energies of the New Forest and spectacular coastline.
It has won a plethora of awards, including a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and Conde Nast’s Top 10 UK Spas.
The spa experience embodies the refreshing, unique location and there are even detox retreats on offer if you want your body to match the purity of the surroundings. Other treatments include body scrubs, Hawaiian massages and reflexology.
Champneys – Hertfordshire
Champneys Day Spas provides luxury treatments and therapies, as well as smaller touch ups like manicures, pedicures and St Tropez tanning. The ultimate in rest and relaxation, cash from a bingo win can go a long way – especially if you manage to bag one the spa’s special offers.
Its Relax Day, for example, costs £99 and includes use of its gym facilities, a hot and cold buffet lunch, complimentary robe hire – and if that’s not enough – they will give you an extra £50 voucher to spend within the resort. That means as well as feeling chilled out you can look a million dollars with a facial, body wrap or an exotic-sounding lime and ginger salt glow.
Chuan Spa at the Langham Hotel – London
The therapists at this spa say all they need is a couple of hours to “reawaken your spirit and perfectly harmonise your body, mind and soul”.
Its Escape package starts with a foot soak followed by a lavish back exfoliation using herbal sea salt and Chuan 5 element oils to remove dead skin cells and reveal a glowing complexion.
Next, the signature Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage promises to help release all tension and stress. The treatment ends with a unique Thalgo facial enriched with deep sea marine algae extracts to give you luminous skin from head to toe.
Cowshed Spa – Somerset
This is the ideal location for those who want to enjoy the countryside, but aren’t prepared to give up urban luxuries for an entire weekend.
A delectable restaurant and deli bar will provide you with all the nourishment you need – food and otherwise. While when it comes
