WEST COUNTRY

Thermae Bath Spa, Somerset
Rooftop finesse at Britain's original natural spa

The Bath House Spa, Somerset
Quality time for mum and daughter in a "warm chic womb"

The Cowshed, Babington House, Somerset
Quirky and fun spa at this popular countryside retreat

Monty's, Charlton House hotel, Somerset
Sexy Moroccan ambience with an emphasis on organics

Pennard Hill, Somerset
Converted farmhouse with a relaxed, rustic feel

The Relaxation Centre, Bristol
A lovely garden spa in a Georgian house

Captain’s Club Hotel, Christchurch, Dorset
A good value spa with river views and first-rate, friendly staff

Moonfleet Manor, Dorset
Special treatment for sprogs and parents at country house hotel

Middle Piccadilly, Dorset
A healing haven with a natural feel

Woolley Grange Hotel, Wiltshire
Cosy, family-friendly country retreat

Aquarius, Whatley Manor, Wiltshire
1920s country house with great food and luxurious treatments

Barnsley House Spa, Gloucestershire
A contemporay spa near Cirencester that's proud of its roots

Bamford Hay Barn Spa, Gloucestershire
VIDEO: A classy day spa from the awfully nice Daylesford people

Calcot Manor, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A sophisticated family-friendly spa in the Cotswolds

Le Spa at Stratton Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Good-value, refreshing retreat in the South Cotswolds

Spa 6, Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire
Lakeside pampering at a brand new leisure compound

Tree of Life Centre, Staverton, Gloucestershire
A holistic rural retreat in the Cotswolds

Aztec Spa, Torquay, Devon
A good-value spa with jungle decor on the English Riviera

Downe Health Spa, Bideford, Devon
A homely spa on an old dairy farm ideal for families

Ocean Spa, Bedruthan Steps Hotel, Cornwall
Chiva Som treatment at "green" family-friendly hotel

St Michael's Hotel and Spa, Falmouth, Cornwall
Holistic treats at this Cornish spa inspired by the sea

EAST ANGLIA

Aquae Sulis Spa, Ickworth Hotel, Suffolk
Relaxed stately home that's family friendly

Center Parcs, Elveden Forest, Suffolk
A wide offering of affordable treatments - bring the kids


MIDLANDS

Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Northants
Soak up life in the slow lane with a foil wrap at a spa near Silverstone

Kubu, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Cosy and intimate and based on soothing Balinese principles

Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Affordable treatments for non-thrillseekers

Ragdale Hall Spa, Leicestershire
The grande dame of old school health farms - newly refurbed

Thoresby Hall Hotel and Spa, Nottinghamshire
Spa "experience breaks" with a distinctly mature edge

CenterParcs, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Respite for parents at a spa with a menu of global treatments

Macdonald Albrighton Hall Hotel, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Good value packages, snail showers and an ice room not for the faint hearted

THE NORTH

The Spa Butlins, Skegness
Good deals at this well equipped holiday resort spa

Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, County Durham
Beach views and serenity with healthy Thai food

Matfen Hall, Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne
A spa in the Northumbrian countryside has all the trimmings

The Spa, Lowry Hotel, Manchester
A city centre spa to leave you as polished as the locals

Waterfall Spa, Leeds
All-female boutique day spa with an Eastern accent

Middlethorpe Hall Spa, York
Get the Robbie Williams look at a homely cottage spa near the racecourse

Eastthorpe Hall Spa, West Yorkshire
An award-winning day spa in a former family home

Harrogate Turkish Baths & Health Spa, North Yorkshire
Relax and admire superb Victorian decor without breaking the bank

Titanic Spa, Huddersfield
Fancy eco day spa in former mill
VIDEO: we check out Titanic's green credentials

Lakeside Hotel Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria
A spa on Windermere that gives a glow of exercise without the work

SCOTLAND

Amberspa, Loch Lomond
Roman-style treatments and spectacular views

Cameron House Spa, Loch Lomond
Safe hands deliver a seriously good caviar facial at a slick spa

Westin Turnberry Resort Spa, Ayrshire
Golf, great sea views and Ayurvedic treatments at a Scottish spa

The Balmoral Spa, Edinburgh
A sleek city spa for weary shoppers and sightseers

Dalhousie Castle spa, near Edinburgh
A range of water treatments have banished dungeon days at this historic retreat

Auchrannie Spa Resort, Isle of Arran
A resort with good family facilites including a spa cafe

Gleneagles, Perthshire
A bit of pampering in stunning surroundings for long-suffering golf widows


WALES

Celtic Manor, the Usk Valley, South Wales
Extensive facilities, fine dining and first-class treatments

St David's Hotel and Spa, Cardiff
A fun pool with water jets and a good range of treatments

Peterstone Court spa, Brecon
A small-scale retreat in the heart of the Brecons offers superb value in its spa

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Spa, Powys
A stylish retreat in a brand new wing with mesmerising views

Bryn Meadows Hotel Spa, Caerphilly, South Wales
New Valleys spa not far from Cardiff

Bodysgallen Hall Spa, Llandudno
Ice cube facials and laid-back grandeur in North Wales

NORTHERN IRELAND

Slieve Donard resort and spa, County Down
A gothic and golfing paradise overlooking the Irish Sea

Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast
Sheer indulgence that's not short on Irish charm

The Bellfield Centre of Wellbeing, County Down
Down to earth treatments in old Georgian coach house

CHANNEL ISLANDS

Ayush Wellness Spa, St Helier, Jersey
Four-hand massages and full Ayurvedic treatments

Old Government House, Guernsey
Full body works at a hotel spa in the Channel Islands

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