The UK's hottest spas

Hartland House Spa, Devon

Best for: hen dos
How much? Hen weekends start at £90 per person, treatments are extra.

What to expect: Add a touch of proper pampering to a girly hen do by heading to this luxury spa. While some of you make the most of the on-hand beauty therapists, who offer tempting head-to-toe treatments, others can relax around the indoor or outdoor pools, the sauna or the jacuzzi. If you fancy something more active, make the most of the tennis courts and the three acres of land and surrounding Devonshire countryside. And for long evenings of laughter, the main farmhouse's luxurious lounge is a must.
The five-star complex has accommodation options for groups large or small.

Find out more: hartlandhouseretreat.com

Waterfall Spa, Leeds

Best for: a day with your mum
How much? A four-hour evening session with a half-hour treatment starts at £65.

What to expect: There's nothing us girls love more than shopping with our mums, and boutique-filled Leeds is an ideal city to find all-important extras for your big day. So after a full day of serious retail therapy, head to Waterfall Spa – an exclusive ladies-only haven in the city centre where you can end your spending day in sumptuous style. Waterfall Spa is all about indulgence, so think facials, relaxation, marshmallows dipped in Belgian chocolate and quality time with your mum – there couldn't be a better treat.

Find out more: waterfallspa.co.uk

Spa at Chancery Court, London

Best for: romance
How much? A couple's treatment in the Harmony Suite starts at £240.

What to expect: With all the excitement of pre-wedding preparation, it's easy to forget about romance. So why not take time out from the to-do lists and treat you and your hubbie-to-be to a hot and steamy spa session in one of London's most exclusive spas?
Oozing with indulgence and rich with romance, the Spa at Chancery Court is the creme-de-la-creme of romantic spa experiences, and its Harmony Suite offers exclusive private treatments for two. After relaxing in the private steam room and enjoying side-by-side treatments you'll leave as starry-eyed as when you first met.

Find out more: spachancerycourt.com

Tor Spa Retreat, Canterbury

Best for: inner calm
How much? Retreats start at £175 a day.

What to expect: If the pre-wedding jitters are getting the better of your nerves, a spiritual retreat will help re-balance your doshas and harmonise your chakras! Specialising in the 5,000-year-old Indian health science, Ayurveda, a couple of days at Tor Spa Retreat will leave your mind revitalised and your body rejuvenated. The resort's Panchakarma treatments are believed to have anti-aging qualities and will revive you inside and out, whether you opt for a simple purifying Indian Head Massage or a full-body Pizhichil, in which your body is covered with warm oils and massaged until all tension has ebbed away.

Find out more: torsparetreat.com

Grayshott Spa, Surrey

Best for: weight loss
How much? A six-night Vital Health Weight Management retreat starts at £1,705

What to expect: Held four times a year, the resort's weeklong Vital Health Weight Management Retreat is designed for guests looking for a healthy way to reduce their waistline. Nutritionist Vicki Edgson, aka Channel 5's Diet Doctor, is on-hand for personal consultations and you'll love the combined regime of exercise, relaxation, detox treatments and a balanced diet.

Find out more: grayshottspa.com

Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire

Best for: health lovers
How much? Two-night breaks start at £305 for a twin room.

What to expect: Healthy living doesn’t mean scrimping on luxury: a weekend at Ragdale Hall in the heart of Leicestershire’s countryside will leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.
After body-sculpting exercise classes, your fitness regime will be rewarded with the resort’s rejuvenating thermal spa and delicious meals created with healthy eating in mind. What’s more, the plush rooms are ideal for over-nighters looking to catch up on bridal beauty sleep.

Find out more: ragdalehall.co.uk