Secret Escapes - pick of the week

Sometimes life can feel like one on going to-do list – there are never enough hours in the day to complete everything that needs to be done! With so much to do, there is never any time for some well deserved “me time.” This is a phrase we all talk about as something we want but never actually get. Me time is all about taking time out for you. It is often difficult to find the time to escape from reality so why not save time by staying near to home – this week all of our Secret Escapes picks of the week are based in the UK, so you can grab that quiet time without a hefty travel. These chosen locations are perfect for a weekend getaway to recharge your batteries. Check them out to find the perfect gift for yourself, or someone else who deserves some me time!

Ruthin Castle, Wales

In the heart of the Medieval town of Ruthin, this hotel is surrounded by acres of immaculate and idyllic gardens. This is a gorgeous location filled with history and culture in the beautiful Welsh countryside. The Moat Spa is primarily devoted to using natural processes and locally sourced ingredients, which are incorporated into all of their treatments. Take full advantage of Mother Nature’s garden and indulge in something out of the ordinary with distinctive treatments that use products made from Anglesey sea salts, herbs and local honey. With a 24- hour room service you really won’t need to lift a finger unless it’s to turn the page of your book that you have finally had time to pick up.

K West Hotel and Spa, Shepherds Bush

This hotel has an award-winning spa, which offers an overwhelming choice of ways to pamper yourself – you won’t know where to start. The facilities include a herbal stream room, hydrotherapy pool, fragrant foot baths and London’s first ever ‘snow room.’ The ‘snow room’ is an unmissable experience, as you will feel like you have entered Narnia. This is a unique treatment to give your body the kick start its been asking for. Feast on affordable, European Cuisine during your stay at the hotels Studio Kitchen.

Lifehouse Spa Hotel, Essex

Enjoy your stay in one of the hotel’s contemporary rooms and gaze across the picturesque garden from your Juliet balcony. Inhale and then exhale a deep breath and feel your mind finally become at ease as you enjoy the stunning view. The hotel’s outstanding spa won the SpaFinder Wellness award for the 2014 Favourite Wellness Travel Property in the UK. The Spa offers a choice of 35 treatment rooms, a gym, a yoga studio, 15-minute manicure and pedicure stations, make-up bays, a hydrotherapy pool, a salt inhalation room, a sauna and a stream room. The list of facilities is so impressive it is hard to list it all in one sentence. Nourish your body in the hotel’s restaurant with deliciously healthy foods with the right amount of naughtiness… as after all you are on holiday, and you have come away to treat yourself!

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