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.

Want something private and homely? Check. Wet and dry sauna, snow room, jacuzzi are highlights…read more Tucked in a quiet village with a lot of calm, the experience was totally worth it. I went there without knowing how much stress I was packing and left a lot lighter in heart, body and soul.

From the owner: Private Spa Hire: You will always have the whole spa to…read moreyourselves in private Book for 2 - 8 people, for 3 - 8 hours Quality thermal experiences including: Indoor swimming pool Jacuzzi Steam room Sauna Snow room (real snow) Rainfall shower Relaxation room with heated waterbeds Lounge area with refreshments Spa garden

A place to spend a few hours wallowing! A large Spa pool with steam rooms and saunas as well as…read moreplunge pools and jacuzzi type pools as well. Small cafe type bar offers sandwiches and jacket potatoes as well as hot and cold drinks. A place to go with a friend to catch up and relax. Beauty treatments available at an extra cost.

If you want to take a little bit of time out to relax then Aqua Springs is as good a place as any!…read more An ideal spot if you relax in the steam room or jacuzzi pools, or if you are feeling particularly brave then you can wake yourself up again with a dip in the plunge pool. If possible, try and stay clear of the traditionally busy times and you will enjoy even more of the relaxing benefits to yourself. Parking is not a problem with plenty of free spaces just outside the door which makes a change when everywhere else wants to either charge you or move you on as soon as possible.

I love it here. Tranquil, quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of other salons that are just a…read morepart of another business venture, The Gentle Touch fulfils all of my needs to be pampered. From relaxing facials to deep tissue massage, Kay and her team look after me from the moment I walk in to the salon. I feel special, relaxed and whole again. I love the relaxing pedicure and foot massage. My toenails look fantastic. My Axxiom nail gel manicures means that my nails are perfect for weeks - something that is really important in my busy business lifestyle. I'd really recommend it as somwehre to go when you need your 'me time'. Kay and the team certainly know how de-stress you in this hectic life...

From the owner: Kay Oxford - Beauty Therapistread more

I am not one who usually writes reviews but this place is worth it. The hot wax technique is…read moreamazing, practically painless. I usually dreads every wax I get because I can't handle the pain but this place makes the experience almost enjoyable! Having just left the salon I'm still pain free, as oppose to the usual post wax burn. Highly recommend, not only is the wax great but the owner is also lovely and makes you feel very at ease. Well worth the money. 5 stars all round.

From the owner: We serve Wingham, Ickham, Littlebourne, Bridge, Goodnestone, Wickambreaux, Ash, Shatterling and the…read moresurrounding villages. We our a 15 minute drive from Canterbury City Centre.

Amazing I really had a great day afternoon tea was lovely. I actually really enjoyed going alone…read moreaswell. For your mental health maybe try to do things differently.

superb gym, very clean and nice staff ! Thank you Spencer for showing us around and motivating my…read moredad to join the gym soon (hopefully!)

had a great visit to the Pegasus Health Spa at the Radisson. I got a one hour deep tissue massage…read moreand used their steam and relaxation rooms. The facility is not very big, but it is modern and kept very clean. The staff was very polite and helpful. I arrived about an hour before my massage to use the steam room and unwind. The floor in the hot tub and stream room area was quite wet, so take care not to slip. I started in the steam room which was good sized and very hot. Note that this area is coed! I misunderstood the woman at the desk and thought it was female only. I entered the area naked and was the only person there. I was sitting in the steam room about 10 minutes before another woman came in wearing a bikini. She gave me a quick glance as she same in, but said nothing. A few minutes later, 3 younger guys came into the hot tub area outside of the steam room in bathing suits. Before they were able to come into the steam room, the other woman told me this is a mixed gender area and she believes that bathing suits are required. I quickly wrapped the towel I was sitting on around me before they came in. With the nakedness situation behind me, I showered in the women's locker room then waited in a robe in the relaxation room for my massage. My masseuse gathered me from the relaxation room and lead me to the treatment room. It was small, but very nice. She did a great job of asking me about areas of concern and focus for the message. She did a great job. I nearly fell asleep!

I had never heard of The Cove Spa before, but after being given a voucher for my birthday, I…read moredecided to book myself in for a luxury pedicure. On entering the building, I was a little surprised. Most of the spas that I've been to in England have been bright, modern places that border on sterility, and the name makes me think of Maine or Cape Cod: nautical decor and seashells and lots of light and airy spaces. Instead, The Cove is a colourful, Indian-inspired place that is reminiscent of somewhere you might visit in Goa or Kerala. Peaceful Eastern music plays throughout the building, Asian artefacts and colour schemes dominate, and the overall effect is tranquil, comforting and welcoming. Rather than the reclining pedicure chairs with attached basins that I'm accustomed to, at The Cove you're seated on a banquette piled with cushions while you soak your feet in a wooden tub. It's very low-key and natural-feeling, unlike anything I've ever had done in England, and it made me feel sort of like I was on holiday. However, don't mistake low-key for low-quality - staff are well-trained and talented. Kayleigh, my pedicurist, described herself as "a perfectionist" and it shows in the job she did. My cuticles were perfectly trimmed, my nails were shaped well (or as well as they can be - years of ballet have left the toenails growing quite strangely), and everything was massaged, buffed and polished. The only bit we had some trouble with was the calluses on my heels - the combination of going barefoot year-round, and neglecting my foot care for the last 18 months, has left me with extremely thick skin that will probably require chemical peels to treat. However, my heels were considerably softer and smoother after my visit here than they've been in months. Overall I would say it's one of the best pedicures I've ever had. In addition to doing superb work, Kayleigh was both friendly and professional. She was happy to talk when I felt like it, but wasn't exceedingly chatty, which I appreciate more than I can state. As an introvert with a hectic lifestyle, I turn to spas and salons for relaxation. More often than not, I like peace and quiet when receiving a beauty treatment or massage, as it's one of the few times I actually sit down and do nothing. Until about five years ago, this peace and quiet was easy to find, but in recent years beauty therapists seem to have become much chattier, and I find the constant small talk overwhelming. Happily, I didn't have that issue at The Cove, and I left feeling chilled and rejuvenated. Five days after my treatment, I have no noticeable chips or other damage to the polish, which I'm quite happy about. Despite choosing to come here because I had a voucher, I actually forgot to use it, so I'll probably come back soon for a back massage. At £44, the luxury pedicure isn't cheap (particularly to a half-American girl used to US prices!), but it's not considerably more than other salons in St Albans. In addition, each month the spa runs a different offer, and this month (June 2015) the offer was on pedicures - buy four get one free, or buy six get two free, which saves quite a lot of money if you get your nails done regularly. Overall, I was very happy with my experience at The Cove Spa, and would absolutely return. Updated 17/12/2015 - On my second trip here, I'm still very happy with everything. Patricia is wonderful, and I have another lovely pedicure. I really must come and try the other services!

From the owner: The Cove Spa provides a vast range of Rituals & Packages, Holistic Therapies, Beauty and Cosmetic…read moreTreatments using world class products from the IIAA - International Institution of Anti Aging including ENVIRON, Jane Iredale and Advance Nutrition Programme in addition to CoolHerbals' products. We are known as a results driven skincare clinic, performing a number of anti-aging treatments inhouse.

I recently attended for a massage due to back problems. At the end of the treatmenti felt much more…read moremobile and paid free, I would recommend treatment from this centre, there is a friendle and relaxing attitude throughout.

Great massage! Felt like a new person walking out! The atmosphere was very relaxing and staff was…read moresuper friendly.