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Why we love Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa

Why we love Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa

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19 April 2023
A welcoming and contemporary hotel and spa, well known for its two golf courses, Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa is a popular destination for group getaways, family retreats and of course, golf and spa breaks. Here are five reasons we love it...
What you need to know about the Katie Brindle Facial

What you need to know about the Katie Brindle Facial

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17 April 2023
The luxurious day spa, Cloud Twelve, in Notting Hill has joined forces with Katie Brindle, who is a Preventative Health Expert, Women’s Wellness Commentator, founder of the multi award-winning 360° lifestyle brand Hayo’u, to deliver her indulgent and eponymous 60-minute facial treatment and it's not to be missed. Here's what you need to know.
Why we love Macdonald Frimley Hall

Why we love Macdonald Frimley Hall

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12 April 2023
In the Surrey countryside, surrounded by woodland, Macdonald Frimley Hall is a Victorian manor house that was once the private abode of wildlife artist, David Shepherd. Today it's an elegant country house hotel that's perfect for getaways with friends. Here are five things we love about it.
Team tips for handling stress and being kind to yourself

Team tips for handling stress and being kind to yourself

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11 April 2023
It's Stress Awareness Month and we asked Spabreakers from around the world, from team members to customers, spa therapists and health and wellbeing experts what are their top tips for being kind to themselves and handling stress.
Why we love Cricklade House Hotel and Fritillary Spa

Why we love Cricklade House Hotel and Fritillary Spa

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06 April 2023
On the edge of the Cotswolds, Cricklade House Hotel and Fritillary Spa is an idyllic combination of luxury meets homeliness, contemporary meets heritage style and romantic meets rest and relaxation. Here are just a few of the reasons we love this tranquil spa retreat...
Spabreaks.com Founder appointed Chair of the UK Spa Association

Spabreaks.com Founder appointed Chair of the UK Spa Association

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04 April 2023
If you don't work in the spa industry then the UKSA (UK Spa Association) might not be a familiar name to you. However, this industry association is central to preserving the wellness industry across the country, focused on improving the quality, training, standards, inclusiveness, and professionalism at all levels.
The link between physical wellbeing and mental stress

The link between physical wellbeing and mental stress

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03 April 2023
Our minds and bodies are directly linked - our physical health impacts our mental health and our mental health affects our physical wellness. This month is Stress Awareness Month, which seems like a good time to explore the link between physical and mental health further.
Boringdon Hall's Àclèaf restaurant awarded a Michelin Star

Boringdon Hall's Àclèaf restaurant awarded a Michelin Star

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05 April 2023
Congratulations to the beautiful spa hotel, Boringdon Hall, where their fine-dining restaurant, Àclèaf has been awarded its first Michelin Star, making it one of the most celebrated restaurants in the South West.
Spotlight on Burnham Beeches Hotel

Spotlight on Burnham Beeches Hotel

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28 March 2023
Close to Windsor, the setting for this year's much anticipated coronation events, Burnham Beeches Hotel is an elegant former hunting lodge that dates back to 1727. Now a hotel and spa offering modern hospitality and award-winning experiences, here's what you need to know.
How to maximise the health benefits of spring

How to maximise the health benefits of spring

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25 March 2024
As the days get longer there are some very real reasons why we tend to feel happier and more positive as we step into spring. It's not just that it's nice when it's light out - there are tangible reasons why more sunlight improves our sense of mental and physical wellness. In this article we look at how light affects our health and what we can do to maximise the health benefits of spring.