Fifty Shades of Spa: Revealing the most sensual spa treatments for couples

Fifty Shades of Spa

March 9, 2015 / No Comments
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Let’s face it, there’s only been one thing on everybody’s mind since the arrival of the unspeakable talents of a certain Mr. Grey. Thanks to those knee-trembling – albeit fictional – exploits, more and more couples are finding fun and innovative ways to get intimate.

 

What many don’t realise, however, is that sometimes the greatest remedy for lack-lustre loving is to get (literally) hot and steamy on a sensual spa break. More and more resorts are offering treatments exclusively for couples, and you’ll be forgiven for thinking that this simply means rose petals and a glass of champagne or two…

 

Vanilla

A great option for beginners and those who prefer traditional romance, the May Fair Spa Hotel in London boasts the same standard of luxury as its iconic location. For the indulgent £299 price tag, couples can expect the 5 star fairy-tale experience that includes an exotic Moroccan steam cleansing ritual and a full-body massage away from prying eyes, all finished off with afternoon tea for two.

 

The Stobo Castle Health Spa is also an ideal destination for both long-term lovers and new couples looking for a classically romantic break. Aside from the incredible views of the surrounding Scottish countryside, for around £90 this particular spa offers a selection of exfoliating, massaging and stress-releasing treatments designed to help couples reach their peak… of relaxation that is.

 

Stobo Castle Scotland

*Image: The fabulously romantic Stobo Castle

 

 

 

The Christian Grey Experience

If you’re looking for a sensual experience with more of an exclusive edge, (the kind that makes a night out with Christian Grey look like a 2-for-1 pub dinner), then you and your partner should check out Ushvani, the incredibly opulent Chelsea day spa.

 

Those with a nervous disposition can look away now because for a hefty £620, couples can enjoy a one-of-a-kind spa experience complete with self-contained treatment suite, stone bath with hydrotherapy jets and a personal steam room. Naturally all beverages are complementary.

 

Ushvani Day Spa

*Image: Ushvani Asmara Suite

 

The exotic, and more affordable, Elemis Day-Spa features an equally luxurious Rasul chamber. For £80, a couple can relax in the traditional Arabian steam room, letting a selection of face and body masks gently cleanse your skin while you fantasise about the evening ahead.

 

 

 

The Red Room

When a blissful massage and a hot Jacuzzi bath just won’t cut it, there are a number of unique spa hotels offering a sizzling selection of treatments that are sure to get your pulse racing.

 

Catering completely to couples on a budget of EUR40-EUR100 (£30-£70), Austria’s Alpenhotel has everything from a sensual Cleopatra bath (a swirling pool of honey-milk), to a massage lesson where eventually you, your partner and a selection of oils will be left alone for a little, ahem, privacy.

 

Likewise, the aptly named Romantik Hotel in Zell Am See offers an all-inclusive Romeo and Juliet package that includes a gold-leaf body peel and waterbed just for cuddling. Aww! Or, you can both get up close and personal with the mouth-watering chocolate massage, lathering each other up in warm cocoa butter until you’re both good enough to eat!

 

 

So whether you’re looking to try something new with your lover or simply want to relax and unwind in a romantic setting, we’ve highlighted a selection of fabulous spas that offer couple-friendly treatments with a difference. And depending on your favourite so far, it could be the closest thing you’ll get to Christian Grey sans riding crop.

 

 

 

 

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