I am sure you can tell by now that spa days are one of my favourite things to do on a weekend! A few weeks ago I visited the lovely Mottram hall to experience their spa day. Mottram Hall is Cheshire’s finest golf and leisure resort, surrounded by parkland in the glorious Cheshire countryside. It has the UK’s first Alfresco ThermoSpace which is the outdoor spa area, a relaxation room and offers a full range of beauty treatments. We began our day by the pool area which was very relaxing, first the jacuzzi and then the Brechelbath and Stonebath, two warm thermal rooms that gradually increase your body temperature. The indoor pool area has plenty of loungers so no need to leave your towel on a bed, although I can imagine the outdoor area to get quite busy in the Summer. The spa comprises 8 luxury treatment rooms including 2 double suites offering therapies to soothe and invigorate the mind and body. All the treatments use natural skincare and luxury spa brand, Espa (suitable for sensitive skin if you are wondering!)

I recently visited the Spa at the Midland Hotel in Manchester to discover the amazing facilities and treatments it had to offer. Right in the heart of Manchester city centre the spa at The Midland is a tranquil spot to relax, indulge and unwind. We began our day by having a tour of the spa facilities which were amazing, so clean and beautifully furnished. All the products used in the treatments were by ESPA, creators of the world’s finest spas. I tried out the radiance facial which begun with a consultation and skin mapping using a UV lamp to see the areas of dehydration and sun damage, it was amazing what you can see under such a bright light! The therapist was then able to assess my skin type and decide what products would work best for the treatment.

Last weekend I visited the beautiful Moddershall Oaks country spa retreat in Staffordshire which offers spa days, spa breaks and treatments. This place is a little hidden gem located in the countryside about one hour drive from Manchester. The retreat has recently opened an outdoor spa courtyard including a heated vitality spa pool, relaxation lounge, sauna and spa deli serving delicious snacks, cakes & coffee. This place is perfect to visit all year round, in the height of summer you can sunbathe on the loungers and enjoy the facilities and in the winter you can relax by the wood burning fire which is in the outdoor area. I found the place to be very relaxing and the perfect location to wind down after a long week at work. We began our day in the indoor pool area where you could relax on the heated tiled loungers, enjoy the jacuzzi and steam room and forget about everything else going on around you!

I was recently invited to the launch event for the new spa at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, the first UK spa to feature the award-winning QMS Medicosmetics skincare. The spa consists of treatment rooms, a relaxation room, sauna facilities and a reception area that is all very white and clinical with blue lighting, a tranquil setting in the heart of the city! Treatments include massages, facials, manicures, facials, waxing and even has a customised skin bar. After the event, I tried out the activator mask by QMS which is a refreshing, moisturizing and skin smoothing fleece mask, perfect after a long week at work when your skin is looking dull and tired!