Spa hotel

If you are in need of a longer escape, a spa hotel may be what you are looking for. While day spas are great for a quick 24-hour escape from life's stresses, spa hotels are the ticket when you want that longer break.

With a spa hotel you are able to combine the healthy relaxation of the treatments with the chance to be away from everyday life for a few days. Not only do you enjoy the services available - from beauty to detox, exercise to relaxation - you also get to be waited on and pampered throughout the day - the real benefit of a spa hotel!

From healthy meals to plump, cotton towels, everything that you need to relax and unwind is provided. And because spa hotels serve a dual purpose, you know that everything complements the purpose of being there - so the meals will be chosen to be healthy and nutritious, for example.

One of the beauties of these facilities is that even if you are a regular guest - staying while on a business trip, for example - you can often utilise the services around your other commitments.

Thus at the end of a day of busy meetings you could have a massage or a facial, or a relaxing swim - so much better than another night in the bar!

You will find them all over the country, in a variety of locations, from elegant country houses to seaside resorts, small market towns to busy city centres.

With a bit of research it should be easy to find a location and facilities that meet your needs and your budget.