Spa of the month

Oozing so much history, it’s like stepping onto the set of a period drama – Cliveden House, near Maidenhead in Buckinghamshire, now boasts a newly restored, sophisticated spa. There’s no complicated spa journey to follow (just a steam room and an infra-red sauna), and you won’t find hen parties hogging the hot tub. Instead, you can sip a freshly pressed juice in the sleek, marble-floored relaxation room, overlooking the walled garden, or take a dip in the famous Grade Ii-listed outdoor pool. All body treatments are devised for you by a therapist at your initial consultation, using a blend of essential oils inspired by the gardens, and carried out on water beds. Bliss. Finish with a soul-restoring stroll around the 376-acre National Trust grounds (all yours after closing time). Treatments from £30, overnight stays from £360 (clivedenhouse.co.uk).