Danesfield House Spa

An English country spa with a holistic philosophy

Part of the grand Danesfield House estate in Buckinghamshire, Danesfield House Spa is a quintessentially English retreat.

Within the Downton-esque setting, you can relax with a rose-scented treatment (try the Rose Infinity Luxury Facial – it includes a natural enzyme peel to leave skin looking younger and fuller), or take a stroll through the sprawling grounds before unwinding with The Danesfield Experience, an intense, two-hour body treatment that ends with a rose serum massage.

The spa uses the feted Aromatherapy Associates products, with an emphasis on traditional English oils and scents. A partnership with Moroccanoil hair products means that the spa offers very reasonably priced hair masques as well as traditional Moroccan scalp massages and other hair treatments, which ensure that you are getting a fully top to toe experience.

For men, there is the Mucho Macho Men’s Spa Day, which includes use of the gym and spa facilities, plus lunch (with a beer), and one of the spa’s men-only treatments.

For those who have overdone it in the hotel’s facilities, the Intensive Muscle Release Massage will bring you back to life, but be warned; this vigorous treatment is not for the faint hearted – this is one for the gym-goers and athletes only.

The spa regularly runs seasonal deals and discounts on its website – keep an eye out and you could nab a bargain.

• TREAT YOURSELF:  to the Honey & Lavender Full Body Hot Stone Massage – the scents of an English garden are combined with the ancient technique of hot stone massage for the ultimate relaxing experience.

• PERFECT FOR:  anyone in need of a breather from London life (nearby Marlow train station is just 55 minutes from Paddington by train).