There are some times in life when you just need to get away from it all... and what better way to do that than at a luxury and exclusive spa? For a truly relaxing and revitalising experience, check out our selection of the best ever spa breaks - from the UK to Bali and beyond. A facial's never sounded so good...
Ragdale Hall spa retreat, Leicestershire
Ragdale Hall in Leicestershire is a calm and quintessentially English spa retreat where you can choose to check in for just the day or – if you fancy a real escape – stay overnight. A spa day, which gives you access to the spa and one or more treatments, costs between £69 and £189, while a two-night full-board spa break starts at £228.
Book it here: ragdalehall.co.uk
Aqua Villa day spa, Latvia
Eastern Europe has been known for its healing spas for hundreds years and is still one of the best destinations to go for high-quality spa breaks to suit smaller budgets. We've set our sights on the award-winning Aqua Villa day spa in Riga, Latvia's pretty capital, where a two-night spa break (including accommodation at the Hotel Justus and a four-hour spa package each) costs from €340 (about £280) based on two people sharing.
Book it here: aquavillaspa.lv
Les Sources de Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, Bordeaux
Les Sources de Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa is a dream-destination for wine-lovers: a sleek retreat is run by Caudalie – the legendary skincare range that uses the healing properties of grapes in its products – Les Sources caters to stressed-out gourmands who want to eat well and sample Bordeaux's finest wines before re-emerging rejuvenated into the real world at the end of their stay. A half-board stay with breakfast and dinner starts at €262 (about £217), while treatments start at €65 (about £55).
Book it here: sources-caudalie.com
Monart Spa, Ireland
Monart Spa is located in the beautiful County Wexford countryside, a two-hour drive from Dublin, and is the place to go if you want to relax in style. The rooms here are stylish and spacious, and prices start at just €119 per person (about £98) for a one-night midweek stay, with treatments starting at €55 (£45).
Book it here: monart.ie
Como Shambhala retreat, Bali
The COMO Shambhala Retreat on Bali is a legendary spa retreat: housed in one of the most beautiful hotels in the world, its holistic treatments and five-star service are justifiably expensive. The retreat's Wellness Programme – tailored to each guest's needs – is available for three, five or seven nights, includes all meals, a consultation on arrival, some treatments and a daily activity, and costs from $1,900 (about £1,240; based on two sharing a Garden Room) for a three-night stay.
Book it here: comoshambhala.como.bz
