| Whether it's a hen night or just a friend's birthday, | | | | provide the perfect balance. Book into the |
| a special occasion can always be an excuse to | | | | fabulous Berkeley in Knightsbridge and you have |
| celebrate with the girls. Nights out on the town | | | | all those fantastic designer shops (including world |
| are one option - but why not splash out on luxury | | | | famous Harrods) right on your doorstep. |
| spa hotels and have a whole weekend break to | | | | Recent refurbishments have added a welcome |
| yourselves? | | | | contemporary edge, but none of the hotel's |
| Weekend Number One: The Country Spa | | | | exclusive history and glamour has been taken |
| If retreat and relaxation are what you seek, | | | | away. With London's only roof-top spa, indoor pool |
| luxury spa hotels don't come much more secluded | | | | and sun deck, it's no surprise that the hotel is so |
| - or opulent - than Lucknam Park. Situated in the | | | | popular. The Pret-a-Portea afternoon teas also |
| heart of the Wiltshire countryside, this manor | | | | can't be missed and the two Michelin star fine |
| house spa revels in the majesty and romance of | | | | dining restaurant has some of the best service in |
| its location. The spa is impressively serene and | | | | the city - another excellent excuse to indulge! |
| chic - with an excellent set of treatments and | | | | Weekend Number Three: The Wine Country Spa |
| pools - and there's a bewildering range of activities | | | | Chateau Les Merles has been transformed from a |
| to help you work up a sweat first, from floodlit | | | | historic French country house into a stylish luxury |
| tennis to an enormous equestrian centre. | | | | hotel, with plenty of chic European touches. |
| There's also a contemporary brassiere and a | | | | Boasting the perfect location for wine enthusiasts |
| Michelin star restaurant here for evening | | | | in the Dordogne's wine region, it's a great base for |
| entertainment and the spacious rooms are just as | | | | sampling the local vintages. The restaurant, La |
| relaxing as the setting. Each has excellent views | | | | Bruyere Blance, also has its excellent selection to |
| over the park, four poster beds and open | | | | accompany the fresh French cuisine. |
| fireplaces. If you club together for a suite, there's | | | | Each of the rooms is decorated in a clean, |
| also a lovely sitting area where you can indulge in | | | | modern style, offering a simple and tranquil vibe. |
| Afternoon Tea and chef's homemade shortbread. | | | | As there are only 15 rooms and suites in total, |
| Weekend Number Two: The City Spa | | | | this spa hotel also has a suitably intimate feel |
| For girls who fancy a little night time | | | | which is great for friends looking to spend time |
| entertainment and luxury therapy on their | | | | together on a long weekend away. |
| weekend away, heading to London for a spa can | | | | |