10 of the top spa dates for a romantic escape on Valentine's Day

From Valentine's to Galentine's, February is all about celebrating our loved ones, from first dates to proposals, or quality time with friends.

From friends to lovers, secret admirers to that trusty card signed with a question mark from your mum, break out the balloons, the teddy bears the handwritten missives, the flirty text messages and the avalanche of roses. Wrap up those gifts with red ribbons and pink glitter, pop the Champagne, throw on the ballads and enjoy the vibe.

This month, it's the chance to book the date above all dates, whether you fancy a few luxurious hours lounging by the pool or a weekend of indulgence at a coastal retreat or country getaway. So, whoever you're celebrating with, don't just make it a Valentine's date, make it a spa date.

Love Story at AIRE Ancient Baths, London

AIRE Ancient Baths is a day spa that is made for self-indulgence and intimate retreats - perfect for time to yourself, with a close friend or a deeply romantic day together. Bringing the beauty of ancient spa rituals and practices to the heart of London, AIRE Ancient Baths is an iconic destination just minutes away from Covent Garden.

Their Love Story experience is a decadent treat only available from 14th to 16th February. It includes:

• Use of the thermal baths
• Aromatherapy with sandalwood or rose scent
• A relaxing massage with Argan oil in an exclusive room for two
• Face massage with jade rollers
• Sparkling wine or juice and chocolate treats
• Special on-site decoration and more surprises

Just the Two of Us at Ardencote

Ardencote is now a destination spa, offering accommodation built around the outdoor swimming pool, which sets the scene for a very relaxing spa break, whether it's for the day or longer. With extensive facilities, the spa really does offer the full holistic experience to help you feel revitalised and brimming with health, especially when combined with the leisure club facilities and the restaurants, which offer healthy delicious dining options.

Their Just the Two of Us Valentine's Day spa day is a stylish getaway including:

• A 40-minute Indian Head Massage
• A choice of one 15-minute spa treatment per person from a hand and arm massage or a foot and calf massage
• Light lunch in the Brasserie between 12pm and 2:30pm
• Refreshments in the Relaxation Lounge
• Three hours' access to the Destination Spa from 10am and 1pm or 2pm and 5pm
• Access to the indoor leisure facilities from 10am and 6pm
• Robe, towel and slippers provided

Timeless Romance Spa Day at Barton Manor Hotel & Spa

Barton Manor Hotel and Spa is a contemporary, four-star hotel set within a historic Manor House dating to 1900. Its rooms are divided between the main property and the secluded Barton Lodge within the grounds, and it's an ideal destination for small groups of friends, family or your partner. The hotel is complete with a range of leisure facilities including a gym, pool, steam room and three spa treatment rooms, and its popular on-site restaurant has a countywide reputation.

Their Timeless Romance Spa Day is designed specifically for Valentine's Day, including:

• A 60-minute full body massage
• A 25-minute Discovery Facial per person
• Sparkling afternoon tea
• Two-hours use of the facilities
• A £15 voucher towards future treatments
• Use of a robe, towel and slippers

Eat, Clay, Love at Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

This coastal, Cornish spa enjoys exceptional sea views and a dramatic landscape as the backdrop for a dreamy getaway. With a wealth of contemporary facilities and a reputation for excellence in the hotel, it's a firm favourite amongst spa goers looking for total escapism. The spa itself offers a wealth of facilities, from the cedar sauna and eucalyptus steam room, to a lavender caldarium aroma room, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a traditional hammam. The Sensory Garden is especially healing, offering seven stages which draw on the sights, sounds, aromas and textures of nature.

Their Eat, Clay, Love spa day is a playful way to enjoy quality time with your loved one, including:

• A 60-minute shared Hammam experience
• Afternoon rea from the bakery
• Use of a robe and towel
• Half day use of the indoor thermal spa between 10am and 3:30pm or 2pm and 6:30pm

A Valentine's Spa Break at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa

Surrounded by its own golf course and a backdrop of the Brecon Beacons, Bryn Meadows is a contemporary hotel with an abundance of charm. Tranquil and restful, they pay careful attention to the details and we have yet to meet anyone who didn't love their stay. Their spa is especially popular, looking out towards the surrounding Welsh countryside from the 18 metre pool. It's their treatments however, that really get the attention, from a popular mud rasul to a host of other holistic therapies.

Their overnight Valentine's Spa Break is a beautiful way to extend the celebrations, including:

• One night's bed and breakfast
• A choice of one 50-minute spa treatment per person
• Use of the leisure facilities between 3pm and 7pm on the day of arrival
• A robe and towel provided
• A three-course dinner
• Spa treatment choices are: an ESPA Aromatherapy Body Massage, ESPA Skin Specific Facial, a Luxury Gel Manicure, or a Luxury Gel Pedicure

Valentine's Moroccan Ritual at The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Relaxed luxury in the heart of London’s Mayfair, this sumptuous spa is the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate before or after enjoying the sights and sounds of the capital. With its black marble styling, the interior of the spa sets the scene for some attention on you, including experience showers, a sauna and steam room and an ice fountain should you wish to use one. There’s a mud Rasul for a shared experience and heated loungers to lie on post ESPA treatment.

Their Valentine's Moroccan Ritual is a spa day that's all about total indulgence, including:

• Self-administered 60-minute detoxifying treatment in a private steam room for two people
• Glass of Champagne in the relaxation room
• An Omorovicza gift
• Complimentary water, tea and fruit in the relaxation room
• Use of the spa facilities
• Robe, towel and slippers provided

Forever Yours at Thornton Hall

Renowned for going above and beyond for its guests, Thornton Hall does not disappoint in its aim to please. From outdoor terraces and exquisite food and wine to characterful bedrooms and a 20-metre pool, there’s plenty of opportunity to relax and soak up the Wirral countryside. An important part of Thornton Hall, the spa is your chance to experience luxury treatments including ESPA and Elemis facials and treatments. There’s even a hair spa to give yourself a complete treat, as well as manicures and pedicures for an all over indulgent experience.

Their Forever Yours spa break is a one-night getaway that's perfect for a romantic Valentine's escape, including:

• One night's dinner, bed and breakfast
• A 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage per person in a dual treatment room
• Box of chocolates in the room on arrival
• Celebration package including a bottle of house wine, balloon decoration with swans and petals 12pm check-out
• Use of spa facilities from 3pm on day of arrival until 11am on day of departure
• Robe and towel provided

I Love You Spa Day at Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa

An awe-inspiring location with beautiful views, this hotel is packed with rustic charm and that makes it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway. The Mill Wheel Spa is fantastic - there’s enough to enjoy to make a real experience of it, from The Beach Hut which replicates lying on the beach in the sun, and the two-person rasul experience, to the cedar plunge pool and Peak District 'stone bath' steam room. There’s a long list of treatments to indulge in and a lovely vitality pool and spa garden for pre- and post-treatment relaxation.

Perfect for a cosy, romantic escape, their aptly named, I Love You Spa Day is a celebratory experience, including:

• A 20-minute Time Together Mud Rasul for two
• Glass of fizz in the spa
• Two-course meal served in the Country Inn
• Use of the facilities between 9am and 12.30pm or 1pm and 4.30pm
• Robe and towel provided

Romance in the Country at Horwood House

A four-star country house hotel surrounded by 38 acres of Buckinghamshire landscapes, Horwood House is a historic property with a brand new spa. Its charm, location and style make it perfect for romantic escapes, but its triple rooms and welcoming atmosphere also make it suitable for groups and families. The H Spa at Horwood House is the pièce de résistance, drawing inspiration from the gardens, which are a running theme throughout the hotel. A day here is a treat, but a weekend would be even better.

Their Romance in the Country spa break is a one-night getaway with all the trimmings, including:

• One night's dinner, bed and breakfast
• Choice of one 25-minute spa treatment per person
• Afternoon Tea with glass of fizz in Harry's
• Homemade chocolate and rose petals in the room
• Use of the spa facilities from 12pm on day of arrival, until 11am on day of departure
• Robe and slippers provided
• £26 allowance per person towards dinner

Spa treatment choices:

• Divine Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
• Divine Cranial Massage
• Express Divine Facial Instant Glow
• Lifting and Firming Eye Treatment

In Love with Yorkshire at Yorkshire Spa Retreat

Yorkshire Spa Retreat is a luxury wellness escape in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside. Surrounded by eight acres of parkland near Helmsley, guests here experience the ideal balance between modern health, hospitality and inspiring natural landscapes. The spa retreat is somewhere that everyone will love - small and perfectly formed, it's romantic, but also makes a wonderful place for me-time or quality time with a friend. A favourite feature is their impressive natural outdoor swimming pool - a must-try.

Their In Love with Yorkshire spa day is an opportunity to fall in love with your location as well as spending quality time with your favourite person, featuring:

• A 45-minute Garden Nectar Massage per person
• A two-course lunch with a glass of Pink Prosecco
• Three hours' use of the spa facilities
• Robe, towel and slippers provided