Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - June/July 2023 (Issue 39)

HOT TOPIC We reveal the best places for a hen weekend, a family-moon and a pet-friendly mini-moon 58 DIVE STRAIGHT IN I want to book a spa weekend in the Cotswolds for my hen do – where do you suggest? Meet the experts: Spabreaks.com, Europe’s leading spa experience and booking agency, has recently revealed the five most popular spa hotels in the Cotswolds. The Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western has been revealed as Cotswold’s most-booked spa. The findings have been revealed by Spabreaks.com which totalled 19.2% of all bookings made in the Cotswolds this year. The second most booked spa is DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham with 15.4% of the bookings. Closely behind in 3rd and 4th place is Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase and De Vere Cotswold Water Park. At number five, with 11.6% of the bookings made in the Cotswolds last year was the Cotswolds Hotel and Spa. Spa days are not only the perfect retreat for a special occasion but also a way to improve mental and physical health with regular attendance, perfect during the hectic build-up to a wedding. Abi Selby is the chair of the UK Spa Association (UKSA). She says, “Invest in yourself by prioritising your well-being and it will be the best decision ever made.” Abi adds: “Our unbeatable selection of top-quality spa hotels across the Cotswolds means you’re never too far away from a day or night of luxury.” Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western offers great walking routes, dry-skiing, golf and shopping all within easy reach of this contemporary hotel. There’s a hot tub, sauna and steam room to unwind in and a menu of tantalising treatments to send you into a deep state of relaxation. There are also teenage treatments available for younger ones, perfect if they’re to be included as part of a hen party. DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham has the iconic Cheltenham racecourse, the quintessential Cotswolds and this iconic Regency town all on its doorstep. The hotel is a fantastic getaway destination for a group of special people, like a low-key hen gathering. There’s a golf course for enthusiasts, as well as a swimming pool to enjoy which lends itself to a steam, sauna and hot tub experience, too. The spa, which is in its own separate area, is the place to visit for a session of pampering and relaxation offering head-to-toe treatments. Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase is home to a lively restaurant and outdoor terrace as well as a health club and spa. There’s a pool, hot tub and steam room to chill out in, as well as a relaxation room for cosy group relaxing. Indulge yourself in a calming facial or massage or opt for a manicure or pedicure to get both feet and hands looking polished and perfect. De Vere Cotswold Water Park is situated in the glorious surroundings of the pretty Cotswold villages, cocooned by the rolling countryside. Inside the hotel is Spa 6, a destination in its own right with a gym, a hydro swimming pool, an aroma steam room and a dry flotation room. The popular Rasul Therapy experience is ideal for a pre-wedding pamper and sits perfectly alongside a host of other luxury spa therapies and beauty treatments. Cotswolds Hotel and Spa provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, perfect for intimate hen gatherings. Set in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, there’s golf available, many walks to enjoy and a relaxing spa to help guests unwind. Here, an indulgent menu of treatments awaits, all using the Natural Spa Factory products. www.spabreaks.com | 0800 043 6600 | www.facebook.com/ spabreaks | www.instagram.com/spabreaks

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