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The Celtic Manor Resort
Where: Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1HQ Contact: 01633 410262 What’s there: The Forum Spa offers 16 treatment rooms, plus a range of saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, plunge pools and a relaxation pool overlooking the rooftop garden. There are also the Ocius Treatment Rooms, which are situated in the Celtic Manor Golf Club, just up through the Roman Road golf course from the main hotel.
Must-have treatment: The Elemis Biotec Sensitive Skin Smoother is perfect for those with sensitive skin and it’s extremely relaxing. The 50-minute treatment involves an oxygen infusion, red light therapy and calming antioxidants to leave skin feeling calm and smooth. Beware of the vast price difference though - it’s £50 Mondays to Thursdays and £64 Fridays to Sundays.
Special deals: The Renew Experience includes either a facial, herbal steam temple, manicure or pedicure plus a light lunch and use of all the facilities. It costs £69 Monday to Friday.
celtic-manor.com
Corran Resort and Spa
Where: East Marsh. Carmarthenshire, SA33 4RS Contact: 01994 426100 What’s there: Within the spa you will find a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and several treatment rooms along with a state of the art new gym. There is also have a new relaxation room so that after your spa treatment you’ll be able to relax and chill out for a while.
Must-have treatment: Their rejuvenating hot stone treatment is two hours of absolute bliss. It includes a facial body polish, massage and stone placement.
It’s the ultimate and complete head-totoe Laugharne, experience and costs £120
Special deals: A spa day with a two course lunch, which includes a 55 minute treatment and spa riual and a glass of Prosecco, is £99.50 per person (Monday Thursday)
www.thecorran.com
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa
Where: Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0LY. Contact: 01691 870917 What’s there: If you want a lush treatment with a world class view you need to head here. You can enjoy a wide range of Elemis face and body treatments and then enter a zen-like state in the thermal suite which features experience showers, a whirlpool, salt steam and sauna. And if you do want a work out, you can do it looking at the stunning views.
Must-have treatment: If you get stressed with life and need to unwind, give the muscle reviver a go (£55). It’s a deeply soothing back, face and stress releasing scalp massage which is an ideal way to melt away tension and relieve tight muscles. You will feel revived and invigorated for the day ahead or calmed and relaxed for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Special deals: A half day Vyrnwy Classic spa is £70 and that includes a relax in the thermal suite and then the choice of two of the following treatments: Express Facial, Full Body Exfoliation, Back Massage, File and Polish (hands or toes).
www.lakevyrnwy.com
Park Plaza
Where: Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3AL. Contact: 029 2011 1110 What’s there: The Laguna Health & Spa has a 20-metre indoor pool, spa bath, steam room, relaxation lounge, a spa dining room and eight massage and treatment rooms.
Must-have treatment: Go for the Elemis Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap which combines the richness of sea plants and marine algae and helps refine the