We all know that dressing up the bride-to-be in a veil and L plates, then heading into town to drink neon-coloured cocktails is, well... a bit naff. But what else can you do if there's a hen do or birthday to celebrate? Welcome to the new girl's weekend away!
Nestled in the Essex countryside, plenty of miles away from TOWIE echoes of "SHUT UP!" is Lifehouse. A new, luxurious spa where you can while away anything from a couple of hours (jacuzzi and steam after work, anyone?) or an entire weekend. We think it's best spent over a weekend with a bunch of your favourite girlfriends, all donning fluffy white robes and slippers. After you've had a swim, followed by a flatbed jacuzzi, head to the spa hub where you can choose from a whole range of indulgent treatments. Go for a full body masssge using BABOR products for pure pampering.
Relaxed and revived, as evening arrives, head for the restaurant where the food (forget macrobiotic and carb-free, ladies) is simply delicious and beautifully presented. The steak is to die for. Thankfully, this is a spa which focuses on your enjoyment, rather than hammering home the health message. So guess what? You can drink wine! We recommend a bottle of the house prosecco if it's a special occasion.
Once you're ready to call it a night, the hotel rooms will have you floating off on your own cloud of bliss. And that's just the super squashy pillows. Seriously ladies, it's the best girl's night out/ in that you'll have this spring. All without the hangover. And what's not to love about that?
For further information or to book please visit www.lifehouse.co.uk or call: 01255 860050.
Prices start from £175 based on 2 sharing, breakfast, lunch and dinner, one night stay, 50-minute body massage, welcome drink, valet parking, unlimited use of the thermal spa, gym and gardens
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