Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - June/July 2023 (Issue 101)

MAKE A SPLASH IN BERKSHIRE I want to book a spa weekend in Berkshire for a low-key and relaxing hen do – where do you suggest? Meet the experts: Spabreaks.com, Europe’s leading spa experience and booking agency, has recently revealed the five most popular spa hotels in Berkshire. Macdonald Berystede Hotel and Spa has been revealed as Berkshire’s most-booked spa. The findings have been revealed by Spabreaks.com which totalled 46.8% of all bookings made in Berkshire this year. The second most booked spa was Crowne Plaza Reading East with 23.6% of the bookings. Closely behind in 3rd place is Doubletree by Hilton, St. Anne’s Manor. And in 4th and 5th place located in Newbury are Donnington Valley and The Vineyard. Abi Selby is the chair of the UK Spa Association (UKSA). She insists that spa days are not only the perfect retreat for a special occasion but also a way to improve mental and physical health with regular attendance. She said, “Invest in yourself by prioritising your well-being and it will be the best decision ever made.” Abi added: “Our unbeatable selection of top-quality spa hotels across the country means you’re never too far away from a day or night of luxury. Invest in prioritising your self-care and see the results.” www.gettyimages.co.uk 5 MOST BOOKED SPAS IN BERKSHIRE •MACDONALD BERYSTEDE HOTEL AND SPA Located close to Ascot Racecourse as well as the Legoland theme park, guests are guaranteed a relaxing and fun-filled getaway at this hotel, not least because its spa and thermal suite offers everything you need if you just want to indulge in some relaxing pamper time. Using the ELEMIS luxury product line, visitors can book themselves an indulgent massage or facial and make use of the external hydrotherapy pool where they can sit and admire the views of the beautiful Berkshire countryside. www.spabreaks.com/venues/macdonald-berystede-hotel- and-spa •CROWNE PLAZA READING EAST A visit to this hotel’s leisure facilities promises some much-needed relaxation. The contemporary facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and steam room as well as a comprehensive gym with fitness classes. Guests can treat themselves to a facial, massage or an indulgent body scrub. www.spabreaks.com/venues/crowne-plaza-reading-east •DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, ST. ANNE’S MANOR This country house hotel is decorated in a contemporary style and is located close to many key attractions including Windsor Castle. The spa perfectly complements the hotel experience, by offering a range of relaxing features, such as a fitness room and pool plus an extensive spa menu of decadent beauty treatments for the face and body. www.spabreaks.com/venues/doubletree-by-hilton-st- anne-s-manor •DONNINGTON VALLEY With leisure and relaxation at its core, Donnington Valley is an ideal getaway for a weekend or overnight stay where the emphasis is on laidback leisure. An 18-hole golf course set in rolling countryside presides, but for non-golfers, head to the health club to work up a sweat in the gym, take some time out in the pool or unwind in the tranquil spa. There are seven treatment rooms including a duo, where facials, massages and scrubs offer the ultimate in time out. www.spabreaks.com/venues/donnington-valley •THE VINEYARD You can eat, sleep and drink fine wine at this luxury five-star property, as well as select the hotel’s very own vineyard signature spa treatments using red grape extracts. Utterly romantic, the Vineyard Spa is a perfect extension of the hotel, with its circular-shaped swimming pool overlooking the grounds and double treatment rooms for couples. Afterwards, enjoy a glass of something special and a light bite poolside which doubles as the relaxation area. www.spabreaks.com/venues/the-vineyard MAKE A SPLASH IN OXFORDSHIRE Spabreaks.com also revealed the five most booked spas in Oxfordshire and at number five was the Cotswolds Hotel and Spa located in Chipping Norton. This hotel is all about offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Set in the idyllic Cotswolds countryside, there’s golf, plenty of walking routes and a relaxing spa to help guests unwind. Here, there’s an indulgent menu of pampering treatments to choose from – all using the Natural Spa Factory products. www.spabreaks.com/venues/cotswolds-hotel-and-spa For more information or to book visit www.spabreaks.com or call 0800 043 6600. 62

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