Pregnancy spa breaks in Manchester

Most spas welcome mums-to-be from the second trimester and adapt their treatments for comfort, while heat experiences are generally best avoided in pregnancy, so it is worth checking each spa's policy and with your midwife. Because the settings vary so much, Spabreaks.com shows genuine guest reviews on each spa, which helps when you want somewhere calm rather than busy. The city venues are easy by train and tram, and the ones just outside are simplest by car.

Particular favourites among Spabreaks.com customers here include King Street Townhouse, a boutique spa in the heart of the centre, and Malmaison Manchester, an urban-chic retreat close to the city's attractions. The Edwardian Manchester has a subterranean spa and pool beneath one of the city's most iconic buildings, Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport is a convenient retreat with a large pool, and Park Royal Hotel & Spa offers a spacious spa in the Cheshire countryside.