Slaley Hall Spa

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One thousand acres of TLC at The Spa at the Slaley Club

What could be more relaxing than a luxury spa in an award-winning hotel? Try a luxury spa in an award-winning hotel set in 1,000 acres of the stunning Northumberland countryside…

Surrounded by ancient trees and rolling moors, Slaley Hall Spa is a world away from the daily grind of city life. As it is located just 20 miles west of Newcastle, you can whisk yourself back to reality at a moment’s notice. Not that you’ll want to.

From the outside, Slaley Hall is your typical Edwardian manor house. But once you get inside, you are welcomed with sheer 21st century luxury.

As a member of the Q group of hotel spas, you know Slaley Hall is going to offer a high level of service, and The Spa at the Slaley Club is no exception. It comes fully equipped with seven spa treatment rooms, a heated pool, a sauna, a steam room, heated loungers and an experience shower, as well as a range of Jessica nail care treatments and ESPA therapies.

ESPA is famous for its uniquely effective anti-ageing facials, and Slaley Hall’s spa menu includes three of the best: the Lift & Firm Facial (which uses Tri-Active ingredients and massage techniques to stimulate collagen production); the Advanced Enzyme Facial (which combines a brush cleanse and an enzyme peel, and finishes with a Rose Quartz Crystal Massage and a calming mask); and the Enzyme Peel Facial (where skin is given a brush cleanse, an Enzyme Peel and a deep exfoliation to reveal a brighter, younger complexion).

ESPA personalised facials are also available for anyone with special skincare needs, and male versions of the brand’s anti-ageing and extra-hydrating facials are well worth a try. For men who aren’t quite sure what to expect from their spa experience, the Men’s Purifying Facial, Shoulder and Scalp Massage is a great entry point.

After your spa treatment, make the most of your new blissed-out state by exploring the vast grounds. Then round off your evening with a brandy by the fire, Edwardian style.

TREAT YOURSELF: to the Slaley Holistic Body Experience – a head to toe treatment that includes body brushing, exfoliation, face and scalp massage and hot stones. You will feel like a new you in just 90 minutes.

PERFECT FOR: hard-working women (and men) who need a total break.

Macdonald Linden Hall Spa

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Discover the joys of not playing golf at this Northumberland golf club

There are two types of people who frequent golf clubs; actual golfers, and the partners/friends/relatives who have been dragged along for the ride. Not one to miss a marketing trick, the MacDonald chain of luxury resorts has created a stunning spa experience at its Linden Hall Golf and Country Club that both complements and rivals a long day on the course.

Set in an old country manor by the Northumberland National Park, MacDonald Linden Hall is not short on space. It is surrounded by a world-class golf course, and attracts a steady stream of professional and amateur players.

As a result, the resort’s spa has an impressive menu of treatments designed to improve athletic performance and sooth aching muscles.

But it’s the non-golfers who really reap the benefits of this luxury spa. A partnership with Elemis means that the spa is able to offer some of the most effective anti-ageing and skin specific facials on the market, including the Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial (which reduces wrinkles by up to 94%), the Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial (which resurfaces skin by up to 75% and increases smoothness by up to 32%) and the super-hydrating Exotic Moisture Dew Facial.

A range of intense sports massages are available for men at Macdonald Linden Hall spa, as well as the extremely popular Elemis Skin IQ+ Facial, which is tailored for each individual’s skin type.

Some treatments are more expensive during peak times and at weekends, so check ahead to make sure you know what sort of bill you can expect.

Linden Hall spa’s facilities include a state of the art gym and a heated indoor swimming pool, while elsewhere on the estate you will find a traditional pub, a cocktail bar and a restaurant.

This may be a golf club but with a spa like this, you’d be forgiven for skipping the course and staying indoors.

TREAT YOURSELF: to the exclusive Golf Elixir treatment- specially tailored for exhausted golfers, it includes a luxurious foot treatment, and an aromatherapy massage.

PERFECT FOR: Golfing enthusiasts and their canny, spa-loving partners.

Rockliffe Hall Spa

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Retreat to Rockliffe Hall for a fully immersive spa experience

Rockliffe Hall is well known for its golfing facilities, but the County Durham-based spa is now starting to win accolades for its spa as well.

The former manor house has 50,000 square feet devoted to spa and treatment facilities, which include a state of the art gym, exercise classes, a 20m pool, a thermal suite, a hydrotherapy room and physiotherapy treatment areas.
You can also enjoy fine dining during your visit, as at the start of 2015 Rockliffe Hall welcomed Michelin-starred chef, Richard Allen, to take the helm in the Orangery restaurant. The restaurant has since been awarded 3 AA Rosettes.
Adjacent to the spa, the most recent addition to Rockliffe Hall is a new Spa Garden, complete with an infinity edge experience pool. Indoors you’ll be treated to refreshments served by your very own concierge, while you relax on heated loungers. The Spa Garden can be booked as an extra to any Rockliffe experience, or you can hire it exclusively for the ultimate in indulgence during your break.

Rockliffe Hall Spa may make you feel like you’re a million miles away from home when you’re there, but it’s actually very convenient to get to. Located around five miles away from the town of Darlington, it’s surrounded by the manicured lawns of its famous golf course. To really make the most of the facilities and the peaceful location, it’s best to spend a night or even a weekend at the spa.
Complete your stay with an evening dip in the outdoor hot tub, or relax on the outdoor decking areas while you enjoy being indulged.

TREAT YOURSELF: to the one-of-a-kind Tibetan Sound Massage By Comfort Zone, an ancient technique in Tibetan medicine in which the sound of resonating bowls calms the mind, improves energy levels and heals muscle pain.

PERFECT FOR: An indulgent weekend away with close friends or a loved one