» In the lap of luxury: amazing spa offers
Whether you’re after a single treatment or an overnight getaway, a spa break can take the heat off wedding preparations, so take advantage of these great reader offers
Despite – or maybe because of – the recession, more of us are seeking respite in luxurious spa breaks. Nadejda Popova, travel and tourism industry analyst at Euromonitor International, says trips to health spas are becoming more popular, as treatments now appeal to a larger cross-section of the market – including those who want to take advantage of special hotel promotions. Perfect for hen parties, a pre-wedding getaway, or even a UK honeymoon, here’s a round-up of some UK spa offers you can’t afford to miss.
Pecksniff’s Pamper Studio
Based in the Thistle Hotel, Brighton, Pecksniff’s Pamper Studio have kept their treatment list simple and straightforward, and their luxury treatments use the best products at competitive prices. Spa pampering specials include the wedding package: a luxury facial, basic manicure and pedicure, eyebrow tidy, eyelash tint and wedding make-up trial (£168).
On your big day, all eyes will be drawn to your wedding ring hand. Ensure your nails are kept in top shape with a manicure (and perhaps a matching pedicure), using a blend of Pecksniff’s own products alongside those from the OPI professional range (from £15). Pecksniff’s can also take care of bridal make up or, for the groom, a body massage and male manicure/pedicure.
Hen parties are catered for with Pecksniff’s ‘Pick Your Own Package,’ which is directly suited to your needs. Or, for a relaxing spa day, use of the pool and sauna/steam room is just £8 per person; a variety of light lunch choices cost just £5 per person.
Pecksniff’s are offering Latest 7 readers a 15% discount on products and tratments at the Pecksniff’s Pamper Studio (offer valid until 28 February). Just quote ‘Latest 7’ when purchasing treatments/products.
Pecksniff’s Pamper Studio, The Thistle Hotel, King’s Road, Brighton, 01273 325321/01273 206700.
The Felbridge Hotel and Spa
Experience a twist on the traditional spa experience at the Felbridge Hotel and Spa in East Grinstead with the new Personal Blend Aroma spa break. It’s the perfect hen do getaway, where you can create your own essential oil blend to take away at the end of your stay.
The break starts with a two-hour relaxed and fun workshop in which you create your own body oil under expert guidance. Here, you’ll learn which essential oils calm or energise, decide which fragrances you really love, and learn how to blend them into a gorgeous body oil unique to you. The results are then decanted into a beautiful blue glass bottle for you to take away and keep.
After a delicious lunch, relax and enjoy the Chakra Spa facilities including pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, before feeling the effects of all your efforts with a body massage where your personalised blend is put into action.
The Personal Blend aroma Spa break costs £180 per person, based on two people sharing a room. Other spa packages include the Romance Spa Break and the ‘His and Hers’ Golf and Spa Break, perfect for loved-up couples.
Want more incentive? Receive 20% off all mid week spa breaks in February at
The Felbridge when quoting ‘Latest 7.’
The Felbridge Hotel and Spa, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex,
RH19 2BH, 01342 337700, www.felbridgehotel.co.uk
Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa
Latest 7 has teamed up with Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa in rural Northamptonshire for a very warming hotel and spa break reader offer: a one night, mid week spa stay for just £75 per person, including a free 25-minute Body Polish*. This is perfect for bonding with your mother/mother-in-law, as a thank-you gift for your bridesmaid, or even a pre-wedding honeymoon!
The one-night spa stay gives you full use of the heat and ice experiences in The Day Spa, a three-course dinner in the Astons restaurant, an overnight stay and full English breakfast, and a free 25-minute Body Polish treatment. Spa facilities include a Sanarium™, a Caldarium hot room, a steam bath, sauna, foot spas and a hydrotherapy pool, while the heat and ice experiences (culminating in the Ice Cave) invigorate your mind and body. Unwind in the Jacuzzi, exercise in the 19m swimming pool with bubble jets, or simply relax in the whirlpool spa. The perfect R&R getaway away, and just a few hours drive from Brighton.
Book on 0845 400 0002 quoting ‘LA710’. Whittlebury Hall and Day Spa, Whittlebury, nr Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8QH. To find out more and to register for the latest offers visit www.whittleburyhall.co.uk
*Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Offer available Monday to Thursday only. This offer is non-transferable and non-refundable, has no cash equivalent and full prepayment is required at time of booking. Offer applies to new purchases only. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Guests must be aged 18 years or over. This offer is not open to the employees of Macepark Group, Scalford Hall and Whittlebury Hall, and their family members. Accommodation is based on two people sharing a standard room. Offer includes one free 25 minute Body Polish treatment per person when purchasing a one night spa stay for £75 per person. Treatment and heat and ice experiences to be taken on day of arrival. Included in one night spa stay: overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, three-course dinner in Astons restaurant. £40 single supplement applies. Offer valid for bookings made by 31 March 2010.
Fundraising spa day in Brighton
Brighton-based charities Brighton Women’s Centre and Active Lightworks have teamed up to host a fundraising spa day on Saturday 20 February at the Conerstone Community Centre in Hove.
Mini treatments (15 minutes each) will be available throughout the day. Choose from mini-makeovers from The Body Shop, hypnotherapy taster sessions, Indian head massage, nutritional advice and more. These treatments are all offered at affordable prices, giving you a taster of the spa lifestyle without it being an expensive indulgence. Money raised goes to support two worthy local charities.
Fundraising Spa Day, Cornerstone Community Centre, 1 Church Road, (Palmeira Square), Hove, from 11am–4pm. 15 minute treatments, all approx £3.50 each. Contact 01273 698 036 for more information. www.womenscentre.org.uk www.activelightworks.org/activeprojects.html
