Norton House Spa

Organic treatments bring nature to your doorstep at Norton House Spa

Sometimes there is nothing more relaxing than a long country break surrounded by all the joys of nature – but who has time for that?

Norton House Hotel & Spa is one of a growing number of spa resorts which offer the full countryside experience, in one efficient package. Just 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, it is an organic oasis with beautiful gardens, state-of-the-art facilities, and an excellent spa.

The Norton House spa is based inside the estate’s original walled garden, and the nature theme continues inside. There is an Amber Lounge filled with stone décor, bowls of rose petals, and garden views, and a roomy Rasul channels the power of the earth with mineral-enriched clay.

A range of plant-based treatments by Elemis use ingredients such as cleansing lavender, invigorating ginger, and collagen-promoting quartz. The Elemis Modern Skin Facial is an instant booster for tired skin, while the Fruit Active Glow uses natural vitamins and minerals to nourish and cleanse neglected areas.

Men can choose from a range of treatments specifically designed for male skin, or you can recreate an old Scottish tradition by booking an Ishga seaweed treatment. This Scottish skincare brand uses Hebridean seaweed which has been used for many generations to soothe the aching muscles of Highland farmers.

With hydrotherapy pools, a high-tech gym, stunning gardens and highly rated restaurants all on site, you can experience all the joys of Scotland’s country life without sacrificing any of your home comforts.

• TREAT YOURSELF:  to a luxurious Thai Hot Oil Massage or Elemis Hot Stone Massage – the heat is directed on the body’s key pressure points, resulting in a deeply relaxing and incredibly effective massage.

• PERFECT FOR:  getting back to nature without going too far from the city.