Brits admit they would rather go on spa breaks with friends than their partner
With winter setting in plenty of Brits want to get one last break in before the stress of Christmas and the cold weather.
Rather than flying lots of holidaymakers choose to make things easier and take a trip to a spa hotel in the UK.
There are plenty of venues to choose – The Gainsborough Bath Spa in Somerset which has a stunning glass-roofed atrium for example, while the Calcot & Spa in the Cotswolds has a spacious spa in the grounds of a country house and there’s even childcare provided at set times.
However, while you might think that spas are typically the retreat of couples looking for a romantic weekend away it seems us Brits would prefer to go with our friends.
Wedding experts, hitched.co.uk, surveyed the preferences of newlyweds and brides-to-be for National Spa Week.
They found that even among those in their honeymoon phase half would prefer to go to a spa with a pal.
The data showed that half of nearly-weds (49%) would rather go to the spa with their friends as this would be more fun for them, than if they went with their partners (43%), or by themselves (8%).
Plus, 54% of people asked said they’d love to have their hen party or sten (a combination stag-hen party) at a spa.
While at the spa, 28% said they preferred to take advantage of the treatments on offer, but 24% were happy to relax by the poolside.
If you want to head to a spa this winter then look no further as we’ve rounded up some incredible ones.
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village, Lancashire
A stylish spa set in Lancashire it’s filled with treatments to detoxify, revitalise and relax guests.
You’ll have access to the zen garden with bar that looks over the countryside.
It’s rated 9.6 out of 10 by guests and has a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, ice room, steam room and ELEMIS facials.
Packages start at £45; ribbyhall.co.uk.
St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
A luxury spa set in stunning Cornwall the pool area is stunning as well as calming and luxurious.
There’s a champagne nail bar for those who like a tipple as well as a pool, jacuzzi, Cornish sea salt steam room, fitness classes, barrel sauna and sun deck.
Get stuck into facials, massages, rhassoul, salt scrubs and even seaweed wraps.
Packages start at £70; stmichaelsresort.com.
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AIRE Ancient Baths, London
This unique venue is inspired by ancient civilisations and reflects traditional thermal baths.
The gorgeous stone walls and arches are located in Covent Garden and you can exclusively hire the baths and treatment rooms for a price.
There’s even a wine bath available and five different 90 minute ancient bath experiences.
A trip will cost from £95; beaire.com.
Check out more recommended spas at hitched.co.uk.
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