The rolling Leicestershire countryside, which provides the backdrop to Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa oozes relaxation – you can almost feel the tension leaving your body as you stroll up the drive to its grand Victorian-style entrance.

Ragdale Hall is the only UK health spa to receive Spa of the Year awards for nine years running and it is not hard to see why. Combining state-of-the-art facilities with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture, it is easily one of the most luxurious and relaxing health spas in the country.

As well as the standard treatment offerings, the spa has also devised a number of its own treatments that you wont find anywhere else, but will leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated. From the ultimate craving fix, the Chocolate Fondue Envelopment which wraps you from head to toe in your what is normally a detox no-no, to the Fire and Ice massage, a deep tissue massage that uses hot and cold stones to relieve inflammation, sending the sensory nerve endings into a frenzy of stimulation and relaxation, there is something to suit every taste.

In October Ragdale Hall also added a multi million pound Thermal Spa to its offerings. The Thermal Spa draws on ideas from across the globe - some that have been around for thousands of years and others that are unique, progressive and cutting edge, adding 12 new water and heat experiences including a Waterfall Pool and Candle Pool.

The food at Ragdale Hall also plays an important part in daily life and is designed to appeal to weight watchers and gourmets alike. Guests start the day with breakfast served in their room and enjoy a three-course buffet lunch. In the evening the comfortable ambience of the dining room provides a perfect setting for a relaxed table d'hote dinner.

Whether you are looking for total relaxation during a weekend spa break, some ad hoc pampering, or just a kick start to a healthier lifestyle, Ragdale Hall is ticks all of the boxes.

Prices start £95 for a day package and residential prices from £105 per person per night.

For further information visit  www.ragdalehall.co.uk or call 01664 434 831

By Claire Symonds