Going to a spa by myself?

[TheCatThatDanced]

I have done this before but felt like Billy No Mates.

I need a spa day. The Sanctuary used to be great for alone time as a female. All friends/relatives seem to be busy or have childcare issues. I'd do it during week so DC don't miss out on my company (they'd be at school).

can i go by myself? would prefer a friend to chat to.

Of course you can. Is there no one you could ask if you fancy chatting to someone?

I've done it at Champneys before and enjoyed the peace! Do it

I go to the spa all the time by myself... it would never occur to me to feel odd about it. It's a lovely way to relax, do things at your own pace, catch up on your reading, have a little nap. Go for it

I would go alone specifically so I wouldn't have to talk to people.

I would def go alone!

I'd definitely do it. Take a book, have a nap. Bliss!

I always go by myself. It’s the only way I can totally switch off

Going alone sounds like the perfect scenario! Get yourself a treatment, take a book and enjoy the peace!

I used to go for whole weekends by myself, never mind a day (only don’t now because they seem to have shot up in price)! If being alone makes you feel like ‘Billy No Mates’ it suggests you aren’t really comfortable alone, though. You could work on this by going for regular solo spa days. Result.

I do it all the time. The only thing to specify to the spa is that you don't want to lunch with the other "singles" and would prefer your own table.

I prefer to go to a spa alone. I can completely relax and do exactly as I please.

At a spa for a few days by myself and like others, find it a really great way to switch off. Had a stressful work year and this has been perfect. I sometimes come with friends, other times alone. Both are great! Do it!

I go all the time by myself, nice and relaxing that way. Go and enjoy yourself

I’ve done it and did feel like a bit of an oddball. It’s weird because I LOVE being by myself and doing my own thing, but feel lonely very easily. Was meant to go with a friend who had to cancel. It was nice although I had to eat in the restaurant alone which was sad. Enjoyed the evening watching telly and night alone!
Went again when friend could make it and was worried she’d talk my ear off but actually it was equally lovely.

I’ve done a spa day by myself before and loved it. Go for it.

Omg I want an alone spa day.
I was looking last night at hotels with spas. Might just forget to book dp in the room with me

I've done it before and I loved it. Take good books and magazines and just chill. Bliss.... if you really don't want to go alone im more than happy to tag along!!

I’ve been to a spa on myself before. Loved it, made me feel even more relaxed

Thanks all for the reassuring comments - been to Bath Thermae Spa on my own and felt a bit of an oddball - went to the Landmark spa I think (in the hotel by Marylebone station) and bloody loved that - place was empty so didn't feel so Billy No Mates! The Bath Thermae Spa - there were loads of happy smiling people there so felt a bit out of place.

DH isn't really into spas, he will go if forced but can't see the point...and he's not that relaxing either!

Update - a good friend of mine has agreed to come - it's a Hilton Bankside Spa deal if anyone is interested.