Created solely for relaxation, The Woodland Spa have been so popular that they have now added overnight accommodation to the day spa … but only for the lucky few! First Impressions Up until May this year, The Woodland Spa was just a day spa.  Purpose built, contemporary, and surrounded by the scenic glory of Lancashire […]

From sitting in the hot tub under the stars to customer service where nothing was too much trouble, Spabreaker, Kirsten Locke, gets the Foxhills treatment! First Impressions My first views of the house and grounds were impressive; it helped that it was a beautiful sunny day, but what added to it was the attitude of […]

On the ultimate mother/daughter spa break, Anna Williamson visits Hoar Cross Hall fresh from her appearance on ITV’s Splash! First impressions Driving through the beautiful countryside to Hoar Cross Hall you know you’re in for a treat!  As you approach the hotel along the driveway the first sight of the country pile can only be […]

As good fortune would have it, many beautiful spa locations also happen to stand alongside some pretty impressive golf courses, adding another dimension to a getaway or short break.  Here, Your Golf Travel (who know about these things) explain everything you need to know about Sheraton Pine Cliffs Resort  …  Getting there … The Sheraton Pine Cliffs Resort […]

Last week we wrote about dog-friendly spas where favoured pets can accompany their owners for a little R’n’R all of their own.  Now Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat has also joined the ranks with a serious pet pampering component thrown into their already rather special service. Hailed as North Yorkshire’s only dog spa, it proclaims to […]

Close enough to Leeds for a spot of retail therapy but far enough away from the rest of the world to feel like the spa equivalent of Narnia; we went to visit Oulton Hall! First Impressions On a sunny day in Yorkshire I headed to the fairytale destination of Oulton Hall, arriving via the tree-lined […]

On a getaway with their two children, Jhansi and her husband, former athlete, Jon Ridgeon, visited New Park Manor for a bit of relaxation that the whole family could enjoy … First Impressions Well, what can I say about the New Forest? It’s simply divine. We decided to venture out of the big smoke with […]

Enjoying the history, scenery, and hospitality of Cornwall, journalist and spa expert, Kath Hudson enjoys a winter weekend escape to Fowey Hall! First Impressions As the inspiration for Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows, it’s no surprise that Fowey Hall has a touch of magic about it. The 36-room hotel is set in […]

First Impressions Probably best known as the favoured gym of Princess Diana, Amida Spa Chelsea at the Chelsea Harbour Club has the credentials and the location for a midweek spa treat to pick you up and keep you going until the weekend … which is exactly what we went along for! The Spa Despite having […]

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