Valentine’s Day is probably on your radar but is it really
what we need, right after Christmas? If
you’re anything like me, you’re probably still trying to shed the pounds that
you put on over Christmas and your skin is really dull due to the miserable Winter
weather. What we really want is a proper
bit of pampering to ease those aching bones and to breathe new life into
ourselves. So instead of suggesting
those sexy, romantic breaks that require us to slide into our tightest frocks, I thought it
might be better to look at Spa Breaks, so where could we be going to revive ourselves this February?
First up, and just a short drive from St Albans in
Hertfordshire, Sopwell House Hotel, offers both a spa and great golf course to it’s
residents. The Spa and pool area has
recently undergone extensive refurbish-ment, designed by Sparcstudio, the
multi-award winning designers and architects.
Facilities include a pool, Jacuzzi, starlit steam room, sauna and
experience showers with heated mosaic seats.
The Spa uses ESPA and Clarins products and there are a range of Spa packages to
choose from, including a range of treatments for men as well as ladies. For me the great attraction of this hotel,
apart from the fact that it is very close to the motorway for ease of access,
is the amazingly good food on offer in both of the restaurants. In fact, if you are still trying to lose the
last couple of pounds from Christmas you might want to steer clear of these, as
the menus are both very tempting and reasonably priced for the quality of the
food on offer.
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A selection of Clarins and Elemis treatments are
provided here but I would recommend that
you book before you go, to avoid disappointment. Their facials can knock a good ten years off
you! The Menzies also has a double
treatment room if you want to have a massage with that special someone too.
There is also a gym, tennis courts and a very good golf
course here too if you want something more energetic. Perhaps this is where you might lose that
last couple of pounds from Christmas, am I starting to sound obsessed?
If you are staying at the Welcombe Menzies, I would definately ask for a
refurbished room throughout your stay and to book any evening meals at the time of booking. Their
restaurant generally serves good food too, but if you wish, a short stroll down
the river side will take you into the heart of Stratford where you can enjoy
the theatre as well as a good meal.
The Lion Quay Hotel in Oswestry has a great day spa. This includes all the usual facilities you might expect including a great jacuzzi area, a vitamin D room designed to make you feel like you’ve been out on a sunny day and a snow room complete with 2 foot of snow. The hotel attached to this hotel is right on the river and serves good plain pub grub which is served inside or out, depending on the weather.
So here are my top three reasonably priced spa breaks for February. Please feel free to suggest more for our readers in our comments section.
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