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Spa Time
Health and beauty
January 2015
Reading time 5
Stay and play, or make it an away day. Here’s our round-up of some of the region’s best spas and their top treatments to choose

Stay and Play

Rudding Park
Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park offers tranquility and relaxation in spades. The individually designed suites each feature bespoke furniture, luxury fabrics and indulgent extras to create a luxury overnight experience. Alternatively, try one of Rudding Park’s luxury lodges – our top pick is Curlew, which features a large decked veranda with its own private hot tub.
Treatments to try: Relax Into Radiance A soothing massage to melt away tension, followed by a detoxifying lemongrass scrub to invigorate the whole body, leaving the skin pristine and polished. A rosebud infused facial promises to brighten and tighten the skin, whilst an Indian head massage will clear and calm the mind to complete a truly holistic experience. (£88 for 75 minutes)
What else to try: Has the party season got the better of you? Try Rudding Park’s Detoxifying Citrus Hammam, which involves a full body brush, followed by a rejuvenating exfoliation from head to toe. After the skin is buffed a reviving gel is applied, working the top layers of the skin. A detoxifying blend of oils, comprising grapefruit to filter the liver and juniper berry to cleanse the kidneys, is then massaged into the skin. The body is then cocooned whilst a relaxation point foot massage further enhances the body’s cleansing process. (£88 for 75 minutes)
Rudding Park, Follifoot, Harrogate 01423 871350

Swinton Park
A luxury castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales, Swinton Park offers an authentic stately home experience set in the idyllic Swinton Estate – a 20,000-acre parkland stretching from the River Ure in Wensleydale up onto the dales – perfect for outdoor pursuits such as fishing, falconry and shooting. For a truly fairytale feel, why not book the three-tiered Turret suite, featuring a steep curved staircase, free-standing bath and breathtaking panoramic views.
Treatments to try: We recommend the Thalgo 3 Algae Body Wrap; a marine algae wrap which harnesses the incredible benefits of seaweed by infusing minerals, vitamins and micro-nutrients into the body – excellent for detoxification and general wellbeing (£65 for 60 minutes). Alternatively, beat the winter weather with a He-Shi Spray Tan, perfect for that subtle golden glow to brighten the darker days. (£25 for 20 minutes)
What else to try: Get back into the swing of things with a uniquely tailored two-hour personal training session in the beautifully landscaped setting of Swinton Park. As well as assessing your fitness and health levels, personal trainer Jason Comber Evans is on hand to design an ongoing exercise programme and nutrition plan to ensure you hit the ground running in 2015.
(£100 per two-hour session, 1-3 guests) (£145 per two-hour session, 4-6 guests)
Swinton Park, Masham 01765 680900

The Raithwaite Estate 
With a wide range of facilities, Raithwate Estate offers the perfect location for a romantic getaway or country retreat – and everything in between. The Estate’s proximity to the coast and the North York Moors provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities, from archery to water sports, horse riding to guided walks.
Treatments to try: Why not prove that a dog truly is man’s best friend and indulge your canine companion with a luxury treatment in North Yorkshire’s first and only luxury dog spa. Try the Premium Pamper (from £60) which involves a full haircut, 15-minute gentle head and body massage, collar wash and a paw pad treatment.
What else to try: When in Yorkshire, try the Yorkshire Rose Experience! This truly unique experience comprises a 50-minute Rose Hydrator Body Treatment, followed by a 50-minute Rose facial and – best of all – a two-course lunch in Poachers Bar. What’s more, you will be granted full use of the spa’s facilities, including a relaxation room, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a fully equipped gymnasium. (£150)
Raithwaite Hall, Sandsend, Whitby 01947 661661 


The Away Day

Academy Spa
The Academy Spa takes a holistic approach to health and beauty treatments, blending the very best of Eastern and Western philosophies to create a peaceful escape from the stresses of modern life. This tranquil oasis in the heart of Harrogate is a haven of luxury, where mind, body and spirit can be truly refreshed, revitalised and restored.
Treatments to try: The ESPA Pre Natal Treatment Expecting? Why not try The Academy’s deeply nourishing body massage designed to target areas prone to stress and tension during pregnancy. A gentle full body exfoliation is followed by a soothing body massage specifically designed to suit your individual concerns, whilst a moisture rich body mask and luxurious scalp massage seek to relax the mind and body. (£65 for 70 mins)
What else to try: Singapore Massage This spectacular treatment draws on Chinese, Indian and Malaysian cultures to deliver an intensely relaxing and calming experience. Specifically designed to expel fatigue from the body as well as rid it of daily stress and tensions, the massage seeks to re-balance energies by focusing on the tense part of the body. The treatment then culminates with the elimination of the ‘body head’, achieved by stimulating the foot’s reflex zones – the perfect treat for people with hectic lifestyles. (£75 for 85 mins)
Academy Spa, Harrogate 01423 524060

Titanic Spa
Favoured for its seclusion on the edge of the Pennines, this revolutionary Eco-Spa has gone beyond the organic philosophy to create a brand new concept exclusively offering an unrivalled spa experience, focusing on therapies which work in natural synergy with the skin, body and mind. Spa facilities include an Egyptian Mud Chamber, which is inspired by ancient Egyptian bathing, as well as a salt-regulated swimming pool, hydrozone, steam and sauna rooms.
Treatments to try: The Decleor Aroma Cocoon Body Wrap This detoxifying experience includes a full body exfoliation and marine algae wrap to disperse energy-sapping toxins, break down fatty deposits and eliminate water retention. (£69 for 55 minutes) Alternatively try the Elemis Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap – a cocooning foil wrap treatment which helps to refine the appearance of cellulite and relieve the discomfort of fluid retention. (£70 for 70 minutes)
What else to try: Water babies will love this unique Underwater Anti-Stress Massage – an oxygenating and nourishing deep tissue massage to activate circulation, balance the nervous system and release muscular tension. (£65 for 55 minutes)
The Titanic Spa, Linthwaite, Huddersfield 01484 843544

Eastthorpe Hall
Eastthorpe Hall is a multi-award winning Health and Beauty Spa, situated in the historic grounds of Mirfield, West Yorkshire. Founded in 1999, Eastthorpe Hall became the first of its kind to provide an unsurpassed spa experience, family-run and utterly client-focused. Their holistic approach has created a tranquil environment where you can indulge in superb one-to-one treatments, using the finest products that are tailor-made to promote maximum wellbeing and rejuvenation.
Treatments to try: Treat the gentleman in your life to the ‘Man Handled’ half-day spa package, featuring a lifestyle consultation, targeted back massage and ‘manlicure’ as well as a signature facial treatment and scalp massage. (£115 per person)
What else to try: Chakra Balancing and Reiki Reach total relaxation as all seven chakras are balanced to allow the chi to flow freely; a non-intrusive, hands-on healing treatment (£60 for 60 minutes). Alternatively, visit Eastthorpe Hall’s sister site The Potting Shed Spa, to sample a range of tailor-made treatments. Our favourite is the Potting Shed signature facial, which was recently awarded ‘Best Facial in the UK’, combining a complete facial and Indian head massage using organic, locally sourced skincare products and hot stones. (£60 for 60 minutes or £45 for 30 minutes)
Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield 01924 498507


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