Stoke by Nayland Resort, nr Colchester, Essex £99

Let your cares float away at this contemporary spa, set in the countryside of Dedham Vale. For a top-totoe treat, go for the Relax and Unwind package, which includes refreshment on arrival, a 40-minute treatment (or a 45-min Rasul Mud Therapy Experience), plus use of all facilities – that’s a lush 18m pool, eucalyptus-scented steam room, jacuzzi, sauna and Sanarium. Plus, afternoon tea or a lunch platter, served with a glass of prosecco, is all part of the deal.

✱ Mon-fri (£15 supplement for weekends and bank holidays). stokebynayland.com; 01206 262836