The 10 Best British spas

1. Spa at Blythswood Square, Glasgow

From ?42, blythswoodsquare.com

Nine rooms, thermal suite with a range of pools and relaxation area. All treatments use Ila products.

2. Chewton Glen, New Forest

From ?25, chewtonglen.com

Extravagance without a hint of pretentiousness. Particularly impressive hydrotherapy spa pool, outdoor whirlpool, aromatherapy saunas and treatment list.

3. Champneys, Hertfordshire

From ?35, champneys.com

Traditional health spa, particularly good for lifestyle change and weight loss, with the best boot camp on the market. Has had a multi-million pound refit.

4. Sequoia at The Grove, Hertfordshire

From ?40, thegrove.co.uk

Doesn't come cheap, but boasts exceptional facilities and well-delivered treatments, including the new Rose Ritual.

5. Chuan Spa at the Langham Hotel, London

From ?70, chuanspa.com

Facilities are emphatically modern with a vitality pool, 16m swimming pool, herbal steam room, sauna and hot tub.

6. Espa Spa at the Corinthia Hotel, London

From ?72, corinthia.com

Frankly stunning facilities which include a 9m pool, amphitheatre sauna, steam room, whirlpools galore and sleeping area.

7. Moddershall Oaks, Staffordshire

From ?40, modershalloaks.com

What it lacks in rooms it more than makes up for in personal service and facilities.

8. Agua Spa at Sanderson, London

From ?75, sandersonlondon.com

All diaphanous white curtains, high ceilings and comfy chaise longues in the chill-out zone.

9. Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire

From ?25, ragdalehall.co.uk

Whether you want time away with pals, to lose some weight or just have a romantic getaway, this retreat will not disappoint.

10. Cowshed Spa at Babington House, Somerset

From ?40, babingtonhouse.co.uk

Split into two: Cow Shed Active and Cow Shed Relax. One for energetic types; the latter to relax in.

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