Five perfect Mother's Day spas
All along the East Coast you’ll find brilliant spas perfect for relaxing. So what sort of day would be best for your Mum, Ma, Mam, Mom, Mummy - whatever you call that special lady in your life?
Full-on indulgence in London
At The Berkeley in London your Mum can spend hours enjoying the serene atmosphere while receiving one of the many treatments on offer, such as a Jade Hot and Cold Stone Treatment from Bamford Haybarn Spa. After a relaxation session, there's a fantastic pool on the 7th floor with views across the capital for a chilled-out dip.
All this can be rounded off with lunch poolside, or a fashion-inspired afternoon tea in the hotel.
Prices from: £80
The express treat in Newcastle
We all know Mums are super busy and sometimes can’t always get away for a full day of relaxation. So why not indulge with her a relaxing but speedy beauty treatment? Promising an experience and not just a treatment, the City Retreat in Newcastle could be the perfect choice.
The spa menu is full of relaxing but time-bound options such as the Radiance Renew Facial which is sure to leave the Mum in your life feeling refreshed.
Prices from: £35
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Get back to nature in Edinburgh
Outside of Edinburgh you’ll find Archerfield House, home to the charming Fletcher’s Cottage Spa.
Take in the view of the walled herb garden or enjoy a glass of champagne next to a crackling log burner. Then experience one of the many opulent treatments available such as the Mud Cure Rasul experience before venturing into the Marine steam room or Herb Aroma sauna to unwind. Your mum will be so relaxed, she won’t want to leave.
Prices from: £50
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Spoil her for less in Grantham
We all want to treat our Mums, but we don’t always have big cash to splash. That doesn’t mean your Mum has to miss out. Urban Express in Grantham offers great packages that won’t break the bank, such as the Afternoon Treat from £38pp, including one luxurious treatment, use of the club, 15m pool and thermal rooms, plus afternoon tea with Prosecco.
Prices from: £29
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Go back in time in Harrogate
How can we talk about spas on the East Coast and not mention Harrogate and its gorgeous Turkish Baths?
Fire up your time machine, as you step back in time to the Victorian era with a day at this spa. There’s a brilliant choice of treatments, or your Mum can just enjoy the tranquillity of the impressive surroundings. Move between the hot rooms and feel the tensions melt away before taking a bracing dip in the ice plunge pool.
Prices from: £18