HOT TOPIC Local wedding suppliers answer your questions DIVE STRAIGHT IN Help! I want to book a spa weekend in Devon for my hen do. Meet the experts: Spabreaks.com, Europe’s leading spa experience and booking agency, has recently revealed the five most popular spa hotels in Devon. Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall has been revealed as Devon’s top spa which totalled 19.55% of all bookings made in Devon this year. Following close behind with 17.03% of bookings was TLH Carlton Hotel & Spa Torquay. In 3rd and 4th place was The Imperial Torquay and Lincombe Spa at Lincombe Hall and in 5th place was the Finlake Resort and Spa. 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, perfect during the hectic build-up to a wedding. Abi Selby is the chair of the UK Spa Association (UKSA). She says, “Invest in yourself by prioritising your well-being and it will be the best decision ever made,” she says. 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.” Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall A beautiful spa that lends itself to being a destination in its own right, guests can spend all day here enjoying the impressive facilities. From the swimming pool that overlooks the countryside to the swim-through hydrotherapy pool that snakes from indoors to outside, visitors will feel like they’re in their own private retreat. All treatments use Gaia’s signature spa brand and are designed to suit each individual’s wellness needs - a treat for the mind, body and soul. TLH Carlton Hotel The Aztec Spa, which is part of TLH Leisure Resort Torquay, offers many different spa packages, from a one-day visit to an overnight spa break including accommodation plus a treatment. The spa itself is designed in a laid-back Mayan style, with enjoyable spaces for relaxation, treatments and swimming facilities. Therapies on offer include Elemis facials, scrubs and massages, as well as manicures and pedicures using OPI products. There’s also a spa gift shop where guests can purchase beauty products and spa vouchers. The Imperial Torquay This 19th-century Victorian hotel hugs the beautiful South Devon coastline enjoying sea views from inside and out. Facilities include the pool with its sunshine deck and loungers. With a gym, tennis courts, squash courts and an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, time spent at the leisure club and spa is relaxing and fun. Visitors can treat themselves to a sumptuous Decléor massage or facial, or top up their beauty routine with a Jessica foot and hand treatment. Lincombe Spa at Lincombe Hall The spa is new at this pristine manor house surrounded by elegantly manicured gardens in Torquay. It’s an adult-only hotel located a short walk from the marina and a local drive to the pristine beaches of the South Hams. Dining options range from cream teas to seafood. Finlake Resort and Spa Finlake Resort and Spa offers plenty to do, from an outdoor pool and slide with flumes and a water playground, to the South Downs countryside on the doorstep providing ample opportunity to indulge in woodland walks and nature trails. At the spa, guests will find an adult swimming pool, sauna and steam room and a menu of sumptuous spa treatments to choose from, including massages, facials and body rituals. For more information or to book visit www.spabreaks.com or call 0800 043 6600. 60
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