I had a wonderful spa day at Bannatyne's this week. I had a massage late in the afternoon, but a…read morespa day gives you access to all the facilities for the whole day. So, in the morning I went to the gym, which has a great range of equipment. It was nice and clean and bright, and I enjoyed my work out. The rest of the day I spent in the spa area, the pool was a good size, not really big enough for an exercise type swim, but fine for a relaxing one. The jacuzzi, steam room and sauna where all great, and the loungers round the pool were comfy. Before my massage I spent some time on the heated 'sunbeds' in the treatment area, they're very nice! They'll get your muscles nice and relaxed before your massage! I had the bamboo massage which was great. The therapist didn't check with me before hand so I almost ended up having a Swedish. The massage was great, nice and firm, and really relaxing. Therapist was always checking I was ok with the pressure which was good. Had an awesome day, will definitely be back.

Without a doubt the best spa I have ever been to, great location and brilliant facilities. I came…read moreaway feeling totally relaxed which is exactly what I was hoping for, only problem was heading back down the motorway manged to undo all of that. If you have the time look for mid-week deals as these can bring down the cost a little.

I absolutely love Ragdale Hall! I have been twice, once for the day and once for an overnight stay…read more Ragdale Hall is set off the baten track and is quiet and peaceful - just what you would expect from a spa. On arrival at the spa you are taken to the cafe area served refreshments and asked to complete the paperwork needed during your stay. Then its on to the changing rooms to change into your swimwear and robes (whih are provided). The changing rooms are modern and very clean with plenty of lockers. The pool area is great for relaxing with a jacuzzi and different massage jets, steam room, sauna etc etc. We did a couple of different classes while we were there, aqua aerobics and a pom pom workout both of which were really great fun. The food although healthy was beautiful and was served in a very grand room. You can go back to get more food as many times as you like which is good as it gives you a chance to sample lots of the lovely dishes. We had a couple of treatments there (massage & facial) which were a real treat. The neck shoulder and back massage was fab and just what I needed to de-stress. They use clarins and decleor products and advise you what they are using. Be aware that there are male staff that do the treatments so if you are not comfortable with this, you should advise the staff. There is a lovely quiet room with big comfy sofas and chairs and newspapers, books etc so it's worth grabbing a coffee and heading their for an afternoon chill/nap. The hotel room we stayed in was a spacious triple room with a small lounge area. It was very clean and tidy and nicely decorated and furnished. The beds were very comfortable and we felt right at home. In the morning your breakfast is brought to you in bed which was brilliant. They have a couple of differnet shops within Ragdale Hall which are nice to browse around and you can buy your Clarins/Decleor products from the shop near the treatment room. I can't wait to go back to Ragdale hall. As you would expect, Ragdale Hall is very expensive (especially for the overnight stay) but it is worth signing up with them on their website as you will be sent special offers with some good savings. It is perfect to take your mum/sisters or if you just fancy a girlie, relaxing weekend away.

LivingWell Health Clubs is a top quality personalised Health Club at the Hilton Hotel located just…read moreoff the M1 at Junction 24A. It stands out as Hilton Hotel 4 star Quality in its standards, facilities and staff. With 2 gyms, a large pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, sunbed and full beauty ttreatments, it encompasses all you would want from a Health Club whiclst staying quiet and personalised.

The Hermitage leisure centre is the main public leisure centre in North West Leicestershire. There…read moreis also a similar sized leisure centre in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, but in my opinion the Hermitage offers a better experience than the Ashby alternative. The leisure centre offers all the usual services you woul expect to be offered; including an excellent indoor swimming pool. In addition, there is a large sports hall for indoor football, badminton and other regular activities such as Karate and table tennis. Upstairs is a modern 'techno gym' which has a good balance between cardio and weights. My personal favourite thing about the leisure centre is the squash courts. They are all enclosed, which means the ball can not go out of the court over the top of the glass; many other courts at leisure centres in the region have open designs, which is incredibly frustrating. The leisure centre also runs many programs whatever your need and age: from high intensity aerobic workouts, to tai- chi. The leisure centre also owns a large portion of land adjacent to it and has a number of open football pitches, an astroturf for football and hockey as well as a fairly large fishing lake. Finally, it operates a 9-hole golf course which is well maintaned and challenging! Price wise, as it is operated by the council, the prices are better or as good as you would find at a commercially run gym/fitness centre.

Staff are very Helpful premises are clean too parking is free which always helpsread more

As gyms go, this one's great. Modern and clean, there are loads of cardio machines (all the usual…read moresuspects) as well as resistance equipment. There's a lovely, if small, swimming pool that you tend to get to yourself, as well as a steam room and sauna. Two studios offer a range of group fitness classes such as spinning or yoga. Changing rooms are large and clean. In the reception area there's a small café and a roof terrace which is lovely when the sun is shining. Beauty treatments are also offered both downstairs in the reception area and in dedicated treatment rooms. Sun beds are also available. Staff are really friendly and helpful.

Fantastic little friendly gym. No need to feel embarassed here. Loved it.read more

Excellent gym based at the Kingerfisher Golf club just outside of Stony Stratford. Plenty of…read moretreadmills, bikes and crosstrainers to go round with a good selection of weight machines/free weights and also a boxing ring. Also has a sauna and streamroom to chill out in after a workout. Members are all very friendly and owner/head trainer is very helpful and always happy to offer advice. All in all this is the best gym Ive been a member of and working as a Chiropractor I often advise my patients to join.