Well we are now mid-way through January and if you are anything like us your motivation to continue with your health kick and detoxification may need a little kick up the backside, after all January is a long month! Well what better way to give you that boost than by visiting a different gym, treating yourself to a spa treatment or if you are feeling really indulgent, a spa weekend away. Here at iHeartEssex we know that you deserve something special, and so here is part two of our blog featuring the best gym and spa venues in Essex.
Kukana Spa at Orsett Hall Hotel
Orsett, RM16 3HS
Kukana is a privately owned contemporary boutique-style spa set within the beautiful Orsett Hall Hotel. With the tag line ‘Solitude… Seclusion… Serenity’, a visit to Kukana promises a haven of tranquillity that escapes the chaos of day to day life. Quality is apparent from the outset, with product houses including OPI, Fake Bake, ESPA and Bare Minerals being offered by the professional and experienced therapists.
Relax on one of their heated treatment tables and enjoy one of a wide range of experiences designed to soothe, relax and revitalise your body and mind. Treatment examples include an ESPA Detoxifying Algae Wrap, ESPA Restorative Mud Envelopement and an ESPA Aromatherapy Facial. Popular complementary therapies and a range of massages including Hot Stone and Thai Compress are also available.
Treat yourself to one of their many spa packages which start at only £78 per person, and can be tailored with optional extras such as a traditional afternoon tea. Alternatively you can visit The Garden Brasserie within Orsett Hall itself, and enjoy a meal from their outstanding restaurant. Visit their website for more information or to book your escape from reality.
Clarice House
Colchester, CO2 0HS
Part of the renowned Bannatyne Group, Clarice House is the ideal retreat however you choose to relax. Whilst membership is necessary to access some of the facilities, the spa accepts non-members on a pre-booked basis. Day passes, off-peak and full membership are available, meaning you can choose to visit when it is convenient for you and off-peak membership starts from just £39.00 per month.
State of the art equipment in an air-conditioned gym, two exercise studios with a comprehensive list of classes, 20m swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, spa bath, sauna, aromatherapy and steam rooms are just some of the facilities this venue has to offer.
The spa itself is a contemporary and luxurious sanctuary which is complemented by the product houses on offer, which include prestigious brands such as Elemis, OPI and Timexpert. Indulge in a Chocolate Exfoliation, purge yourself with an Elemis Fennel Cleansing Cellulite and Colon Therapy or relax under the hands of a talented therapist with a Bamboo Full Body Deep Tissue Massage.
With more than 16 spa packages to choose from, many of which include a delicious light lunch or afternoon tea, there really is something for everyone at Clarice House. Don’t delay, check out their website and book yourself in today.
Maison Talbooth
Dedham, CO7 6HN
Maison Talbooth is one of the hotels in the elegant Milsom Hotels group. A modernised 19th century country house tucked into the beautiful Constable’s countryside, it beckons weary and stressed out guests to enjoy a quiet escape behind its doors.
A discreet and relatively petite spa with only three treatment rooms, you don’t have to worry about being surrounded by droves of people. Product houses used include Aromatherapy Associates and Dermalogica for face and body treatments, St Tropez for tanning and Jessica for manicure/pedicure treatments. Although the spa itself is quaint, the list of experiences on offer is still extensive. Choose from a Detox and Revive body treatment, Essential Rose facial, Ultimate Aromatherapy massage and many more. There is also an outdoor heated pool, outdoor hot tub and stunning pool house with fully stocked honesty bar.
Make a weekend of it by staying in one of their 12 bespoke bedrooms and enjoying a meal in the Garden Room, or taking a courtesy transfer down the road to Le Talbooth, their riverside restaurant. A real country hideaway, Maison Talbooth is a spa venue in Essex that is not to be missed. Stop by their website to see for yourself.
Leigh Sanctuary
Leigh, SS9 1AW
If you are looking for a day spa by the sea then look no further than Leigh Sanctuary, a gem of tranquillity tucked into the Essex coastline. Perfect for a day of pampering either alone or with friends, this fresh and modern spa venue is ready to welcome you.
A selection of popular packages are available including a Holistic Health Day which promises rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit, a 60-minute Mini Pampering Perfection visit, and even a Holiday Package which is designed as a pre-getaway preparation pamper. Many of the body treatments use ESPA products. Other more intense treatments include laser hair and tattoo removal, non-invasive liposuction, skin revitalisation, acid peels and more.
Spoil yourself or someone special by choosing a pamper day at Leigh Sanctuary. Visit their website to find out further details and to make your booking.
So that concludes our blog post featuring some of the best gym and spa venues in Essex. Hopefully you will be able to make use of these amazing venues during 2016! Check back with us next week where will be getting loved up and looking at some of the best hotels and restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day. See you then!