Looking for a pamper-perfect Mother’s Day gift or simply want to spend some much-needed quality time with your mum? These mother-daughter spa days and experiences are just the ticket.
From rest and relaxation in the capital for those short on time to country house estates dripping in history for culture aficionados, these are the CF team’s favourite mother-daughter spa days and experiences.
Ragdale Hall Mum & Me Day, Leicestershire
In the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, just outside Melton Mowbray, Ragdale Hall Spa is the perfect opportunity for some uninterrupted quality time with your mum. In fact, the spa is so popular as a mum-daughter getaway, that there are actually two Mum & Me experiences to choose from – the classic Mother and Daughter Break which includes two luxurious nights at the hotel, and the new Mum & Me Spa Day.
The latest package includes full day access to Ragdale Hall’s award-winning spa, which is home to multiple unique experiences, including the blissful Candle Pool, a waterfall pool, and the refreshing herbal sauna. The rooftop infinity pool also provides breathtaking countryside views, making it the perfect spot to unwind together. There’s plenty of opportunities for indulgences too, including a full three-course lunch, a Champagne cream tea, and a 50-minute facial or massage treatment. One thing is for sure – you’ll both leave feeling like you are floating on a cloud.
Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire
Once home to the future King Louis XVIII and Queen Marie Josephine while they were in exile before the restoration of French monarchy, history lovers of all ages will instantly fall in love with Hartwell House. Set in Buckinghamshire’s rolling countryside, your mum and you will feel just like royalty as soon as you arrive, as the gorgeously grand country house has just the right amount of luxurious Downton Abbey vibes (down to the concierge that meets you at the door).
From the four-poster beds in the Queen and King rooms to ensure an indulgent overnight stay, to the spa tucked away in the stunning orangery, you can expect soothing silence, soft lighting and quality time with no distractions – just you and your mum, laughing and unwinding together. Take a dip in the heated pool, relax and chat in the Jacuzzi, and steam away your stresses, before indulging in a heavenly 85-minute massage or facial using indulgent 111Skin products. For the finishing touch, don’t miss the iconic afternoon tea. After a morning of pampering, sink into plush chairs in the art-decked drawing rooms and enjoy dainty sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and the most decadent sweet treats, all served with your choice from the extensive fresh tea menu (or choose Champagne, if you’re feeling fancy).
Treehouse Hotel x May Botanicals, London
If you’re looking for the perfect way to spoil your mum (or yourself) with some well-deserved pampering, Treehouse Hotel London’s new Wellness Stay with MAY, in partnership with Georgia May Jagger’s all natural skincare brand May Botanicals, is a dreamy mother-daughter escape that’s also a treat for your complexion. With Treehouse’s cosy, nature-inspired rooms, incredible skyline views, and mouthwatering dining at Madera, the location just off London’s Regent Street couldn’t be better for busy city dwellers or those visiting the capital.
As part of the package, a May Botanicals Essential Travel Set worth £120 and covering a full skin routine, greets you in your room, so you can snuggle up with the nourishing face mask in front of a film. Or, head to The Nest, the hotel’s rooftop bar, to sip on a Golden Hour x Everleaf cocktail, inspired by MAY’s cult-favorite face oil. The highlight though is the Mini MAY facial at the renowned Pfeffer Sal skin clinic, just a short stroll from the hotel. This 35-minute botanical treatment uses a Kelp Mask and Golden Hour oil to leave your skin fresh, dewy, and radiant, and you can upgrade to the full 50-minute MAY facial for even deeper nourishment.
Cowley Manor Experimental, Cotswolds
Know that your mum absolutely loves a results-driven treatment – not just a little bit of lounger-based pampering? A spa stay at Cowley Manor Experimental’s historic Grade II listed escape in the Cotswolds could be the ultimate present for Mother’s Day or her birthday. Surrounded by 55 acres of beautiful green countryside, the C-side spa now benefits not only from indoor and outdoor heated pools (to really make the most of the views), but also from new treatments in partnership with luxury skincare brands Oskia and Biologique Recherche.
Highlights include the High-Performance Facial that is tailored to your individual skin needs, and the deeply soothing Mothers-to-Be Warm Oil Massage if you are expecting the next generation too. Afterwards, you can enjoy a whole host of wellness activities, including pilates, aqua fit classes, walking clubs and tree bathing, as well as indulging in a variety of healthy dishes inspired by the local area, with a nod to French cuisine. Then get ready to flop completely into your room at the newly extended pavilion, which blends contemporary design with the manor’s classic Italianate architecture.
The Grove, Hertfordshire
Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, a special occasion, or just want to spend some quality time together, The Grove delivers plenty of rejuvenating opportunities to make memories for mums and daughters. The luxurious countryside retreat, located 18 miles outside London, is home to the tranquil Sequoia Spa, a haven that’s perfect for unwinding together – and there are plenty of picture-perfect moments guaranteed, including a dip in the striking black mosaic-tiled pool.
The highly recommended B Delighted Spa Day includes an indulgent Sequoia Signature Massage, a full-body treatment combining Swedish, shiatsu, and Thai techniques using Bamford oils to ease tension. Once you’re done lounging around in your fluffy robes (and enjoying the Jacuzzi and sauna), foodies are in for a treat. The ‘A Taste of Nostalgia’ afternoon tea will have you snacking on all your childhood favourites including a jam roly-poly, while The Glasshouse’s live-action food stations turn fresh seafood and wood-fired pizzas into a fun performance.
Titanic Spa, Yorkshire
The award-winning Titanic Spa in Yorkshire’s Pennines is the UK’s first eco-spa, making it a brilliant choice for those who want to treat their mum while being kind to the planet. The spa is actually a stunningly restored 20th-century textile mill, and the site still uses the original spring for its bathing water. The special Like Mother, Like Daughter Overnight Break also lets you choose two luxurious treatments each, guaranteeing extra time and extra indulgence in your treatment suites to really calm and destress your minds. (Guests can choose one 55-minute facial or massage; and one 25-minute scrub or scalp massage).
Once feeling suitably pampered – something the peaceful atmosphere of the spa will help with – you can eat your fill at lunch and dinner, with menus that balance healthiness and hearty fare, and retreat for a celebratory drink in Bar 1911. The finishing touch of the package is a cosy overnight stay in one of the self-contained apartments, creating that grown-up sleepover vibe that’s perfect for mums and daughters wanting to reconnect. There’s even a room-delivered breakfast hamper in the morning.
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