School run spa breaks

Where can you go for a morning spa break?

Parents don't have a lot of time to themselves, but the few hours between school drop off and pick up can be the perfect time for a little self-care. Whether you're a full-time parent or choose to use up some of your remaining annual leave before the end of the year, a half-day in a spa after you've dropped the kids off could be just the thing to help you feel like the best version of yourself. Here are a few of our top recommended spas for a morning of rest and relaxation.

Morning spa at Manor House Hotel - Alsager

Head to the adult-only English Country Spa Garden at Manor House Hotel - Alsager and discover a world away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. The all-season outdoor spa is a haven of experiences from a hydrotherapy pool heated to a balmy 37°C to a Finnish sauna, two swim-up bars, a sensory Herb Garden, and greenhouse relaxation lounges where you can settle in with a good book and a cup of tea. That's before you even get to the dreamy treatments - fancy a Warm Honey and Helichrysum Facial?

Try their Morning Spa Day, including:

• A brunch plate with a Mimosa
• Four hours use of the spa facilities between 9am and 1pm
• Robe and towel provided

Relaxation at Rena Spa at The Midland

Enjoy an award-winning experience at Rena Spa at The Midland, where the adult-only spa cocoons you in a world of luxury. Work out in the two-storey gym before relaxing in four thermal areas and sleep chambers including an alder wood sauna with Himalayan salt block wall, aromatherapy steam rooms and Caribbean storm and Arctic rain experience showers. Favourite features for those in need of a rest, include unique hanging pods, ergonomic sleep chambers and sound-cancelling egg chairs in the relaxation areas.

Try their Winter Glow Retreat, including:

• 40-minute Warming Oil Back and Scalp Massage per person
• £10 off any retail purchases (minimum spend £35 per person)
• Two hours use of the spa facilities
• Robe, towel and slippers provided

Time out at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa

Combine a day out in picturesque York with time in this beautiful spa hotel. The Parsonage Hotel & Spa is set in six acres of gorgeous countryside, and is home to an elegant, adult-only spa coupling contemporary facilities with a classic twist. There is a gym, and a 16-metre pool in a conservatory so you can swim with a view of the grounds. There's also a sauna, steam room, aromatherapy salt room, and therapies from Elemis.

Try their Taste of Relaxation spa day, including:

• A choice of one 25-minute spa treatment per person
• Use of the spa facilities from 9:30am to 1pm
• Robe and towel provided

Escape real life at Away Spa at W London

Step into a sultry alter-ego at Away Spa at W London, where glamour and tailor-made treatments await. Sooth the soul in the sauna and steam room, before unwinding in style with a treatment or two from luxury Italian skincare brand, Comfort Zone. Stop off for lunch in the heart of Soho before returning to real life.

Try their Stress Away spa day with friends, including:

• A 30-minute Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage per person
• Pre Treatment Elixir Shot
• One-hour pre-bookable use of the facilities
• Robe, towel and slippers provided

Country calm at Horwood House

A calming country house in the Buckinghamshire countryside, Horwood House sits in 38 acres of grounds, with the H Spa at its heart. Exuding country chic vibes, its soft colours and luxe finishes create plenty of space to unwind. Spend time in the pool, sauna and steam room, and relaxing on heated loungers, luxuriate in Caudalie therapies, and maybe treat yourself to lunch at Harry’s Bar & Kitchen.

Try their Midweek Treat, including:

• Choice of one 25-minute spa treatment per person
• Afternoon Tea with a glass of fizz or two-course lunch
• Use of the spa facilities from 9:30am to 2:30pm
• Welcome tea or coffee and fruit platter on arrival
• Robe and slippers provided

Private sanctuary at The Skin Co Spa

A boutique pampering experience in Spitalfields in London, The Skin Co. Spa is an opportunity to escape into a world of wellbeing for a few hours. Taking you on a journey through time, the spa is set over three floors within a pretty, converted Georgian house that harps back to a bygone era. The exclusive experience is available for private hire - perfect for quality time with friends. Adorned with hanging plants and sun loungers, it's a soothing, sensory space where you can enjoy a glass of champagne and read a magazine in their beautiful hanging chair. Then choose from bespoke facials, luxurious foot treatments, invigorating wraps and more.

Try their My Private Oasis spa day, including:

• Choice of one 30 minute spa treatment per person
• Plate of sweet pastries and fruit
• Refreshments throughout the day
• One hour private use of the facilities
• Celebration decorations
• Robe and towel provided