AIBU to ask my first question - about spas?

[FirmlyRooted]

Yes, yes, I know spas are not generally approved of, but it's happening. And I'm quite looking forward to drifting about in a dressing gown with no kids or husband constantly asking where the car keys, the ketchup or the stick from the park two weeks ago are. Not to mention no work!

I have promised my 2 best friends who live abroad that I will find and book a spa for a weekend within easy reach of Heathrow or Stansted in early May, and I'm totally lost. Does anyone have a recommendations?
Must be a spa hotel, must serve alcohol and be conducive to wafting about in a dressing gown for two days straight. And there's 3 of us so not sure if that means one or two rooms, getting a headache already!

Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Or should I just forget about it and book a hotel in Lisbon?

Yes, YABU because this is not chat.

Google Search for "Spas near Heathrow"

Check out the websites for info re: facilities and most will have trip advisor or Google Reviews that you can check

Try Nirvana Spa near Reading

It’s not a hotel though but is a lovely spa

Penny hill Park is amazing and not far from Heathrow.

Luton Hoo

Maybe try some of the spa hotels in Richmond or syon house -- it depends how much you want to spend?

YABU - this is obviously just a stealth boast.

Ragdale Hall Leicestershire have triple rooms( 2 hours to Stanstead..)

I love Champneys, and they often have offers on.

I haven't been yet but Sopwell House in St Albans has recently been redone and looks lovely. Hoping for a special offer to go!

Thank you for the recommendations, genuinely appreciate it. Looks like I might need a second mortgage for some of these!

I'm not sure how it's a stealth boast but am feeling quite cheered up by the thought that something in my very unglamorous, out of the house 12 hours a day and constantly dropping the ball life seems like a boast!

Google is a minefield and there is no harm in asking the hive, even if there's the occasional sting. Many thanks to those who suggested places.

Agree OP hardly a stealth boast. Agree with PP on Nirvana - though not hotel. Hear good things about Penny Hill Park too

there is no harm in asking the hive, even if there's the occasional sting.

I agree, OP. But AIBU is the wrong forum for it. Questions like these are for chat.

Have a look at spabreaks.com, @FirmlyRooted - I've had some good deals from there.

YABU to post this in AIBU, yes.

Fly to Edinburgh instead and go to stobo or one spa at the sheraton

Another vote for Ragdale. Its worth the drive north for you, honest. Fucking dog's bollux. I'd live there if I could.

Penny Hill Park would be my first choice! Or Champneys.

What is your budget?

Remind your friends from abroad that it is customary in this country to pay for the hostess.
Then get stuck into the lobster and champagne.

Have a look on Groupon or spabreaks.com

I love a spa break but don't generally admit it on here for fear of the Charlie tongues but enjoy op, can't beat a relaxing weekend away from reality

I like the MacDonald Berystede at Ascot, about 20 mins drive from Heathrow. It's quite big and bustling but good food, nice indoor-outdoor hot tub and a swimming pool as well as the spa treatments and sauna. I'm told the Runnymede on Thames is good too, haven't tried it though.

Treatwell usually has good deals

Champneys are lovely, the Tring one is very nice.

They don’t have a bar though and only allow limited alcohol with dinner (I think).