Travel: breaks for you and Mum
Book a pampering break to make the most of Mother’s Day
Come on, ladies, it’s time to treat Mum like a queen!
Mum & me time...
OVERNIGHT ESCAPE
Foxhills Country Club, Ottershaw, Surrey
With superb spa facilities and 70 spacious guest rooms, you’ll be treated to 24 hours of pure indulgence the minute you arrive at Foxhills. This luxurious 400-acre resort is based in Ottershaw, in the heart of the Surrey countryside and, although it is just five minutes from the M25, you’ll feel a million miles from the hustle and bustle as soon as you arrive. After checking in, take a stroll to the spa area where you can relax together and make the most of the facilities – including an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, steam room, tranquil spa garden, Finnish sauna, hot tub and organic natural pool with loungers. The Elemis Face and Body Sensation will leave you feeling pampered from top to toe, and we’d also recommend adding the Soothing Eye Treatment, £18, which helps smooth tired-looking eyes. Whatever treatment you choose, Foxhill’s brilliant therapists will leave you feeling well and truly pampered. It’s worth booking dinner in the recently refurbished Fox Dining Rooms, as the food is first class and the restaurant is wonderfully relaxing. It’s the perfect way to end a day in the spa.
STAYING THERE: Indulge in a Wish You Were Here Spa Break, which includes one night’s accommodation, full English or continental breakfast, a 55 mins Elemis Face and Body Sensation in the health spa and a £36 cuisine credit per person – valid for food in The Fox Dining Room, Nineteen or the Summer House. Prices from Sunday to Friday nights, £170 per person, per night. Saturday nights from £190 per person, per night. Visit foxhills.co.uk for more information.
DAY OF INDULGENCE
Champneys Tring, Hertfordshire
As Britain’s original health spa, Champneys Tring has been working its magic since 1925. Not only does the historic building make you feel like you’ve stepped into The Great Gatsby, the endless options in which to relax make it even more perfect for pure escapism. You’ll be itching to use the 25-metre pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, sauna, steam room and plunge pool. And then, there’s the food. The sumptuous lunchtime buffet offers dishes from curry and Italian gnocchi, to fresh salads. So, whether you’re enjoying your chosen treatment package, or exploring the 170acre grounds, it’d be hard to be disappointed by this spa.
STAYING THERE: Enjoy a Mother & Daughter Day together, which includes a scalp massage, a gift for mum, a delicious buffet lunch, as well as full use of the Champneys spa facilities and a wide range of fitness classes. From £230 for two people. Visit champneys.com/spa-resorts/ mothers-day-spa-packages/ mother-and-daughter-day
WEEKEND AWAY
Gladwin’s Farm, Nayland, Suffolk
Set in 22-acres of stunning Suffolk countryside, Gladwin’s Farm offers bespoke cottage-style accommodation with spa treatments! This is the perfect destination if the whole family is going away to celebrate Mother’s Day. There’s lots to do on site, including an outside tennis court, indoor swimming pool, farm animals and an indoor play barn decked out with toys for the kids. If you want to treat your mum, there’s also Hush Therapies – the farm’s own health and beauty salon that offer massages, reiki and Decléor facials. The cottages are all self-catered, beautifully renovated and well-stocked with pots and pans. Even better, if you want an extra way to relax this Mother’s Day, some of the cottages come with their very own outdoor hot tub. Bliss! Feeling energetic? There are stunning cycle routes in the area and woodland walks. Good news if you’ve got a dog, too – furry friends are also welcome down at the farm! The perfect choice for a peaceful place to unwind and for Mum to have a little ‘me’ time.
STAYING THERE: A week’s stay in Lavenham Cottage for four starts from £705 in low season to £1,315 in peak season, and a three-night weekend starts from £525. Visit premiercottages.co.uk, or call 01206 262261.
FACT: For similar stays, Premier Cottages’ collection features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK.