Detox spas you’ll never want to leave

There’s nothing fun about fasting in the office so don’t. Check into one of our most deluxe detox spas to take the edge off those caffeine withdrawal symptoms and your workmates will thank you for it. Yes, whether you’d prefer to ease yourself into a brave new world of wellbeing, or want to throw yourself headfirst into a full on juice cleanse, there’s a spa that can make it all feel that little bit more enjoyable. Swim, spin, steam and massage your way through those cheese cravings and you’ll come out the other side feeling fitter, fresher and hopefully a tad firmer. Here’s our top five…

• 1 Champney’s Tring

  If you’re a detox first timer then this is the place for you. Tucked away in the breathtaking Hertfordshire countryside (45 minutes out of London thank you very much) it boasts a brand new detox and wellness centre. Prepare to be cleansed and purified with the spa’s water based treatments.

  We Love: The  ‘Top to Toe’ spa day package, which comes complete with a cleansing lunch, massage, facial and manicure. Yes, even your nails get a good detoxing here.

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• 2 Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa

  Nestled in the tranquil West Sussex Countryside, Ockenden Manor is the perfect environment to sit back, relax and give your body a well earned break. With exceptional spa facilities built inside a 19th century walled garden, this unique hotel is just the ticket for stressed out city-dwellers in need of a total switch off.

  We Love: Their 'Mellow Moments 2 Night Yoga Retreat with a Twist'. Featuring a mix of energising daily and tranquil evening candlelit sessions combined with a beautiful walk to their local vineyard to sample some award winning wines, by the end of your stay you're guaranteed to feel totally rebalanced and restored. Who says you can't have the best of both worlds?

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• 3 Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

  Does your mind need a detox as well as your body? Then take it to the Lifehouse Spa & Hotel for a full body MOT. Offering counselling, alternative healing treatments such as reiki, physiotherapy and even food intolerance tests your every issue can be dealt with here.  When you’ve finished working on yourself sit back and relax in the hotels beautiful surroundings.

  We Love: The bespoke recovery sessions designed to calm and nurture those dealing with  cancer, illness, stress or bereavement. Well worth booking in for.

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• 4 Grayshott Spa

  Calling all city types. If you’re in need of a good grounding (as well as a detox) then the setting of Grayshott Spa next to 700 acres of National Trust land will be just the ticket. Offering a world of calmer, healthier living dedicated to the rejuvenation of both body and mind, kickstart your new year with their reviving range of natural therapies, relaxation and exercise. Oh, and don’t forget your wellies.

  We Love: The super healthy menu. All meals are included in the cost of your stay so go wild. In a healthy way.  

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• 5 Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre At Hotel Cafe Royal

  Akasha goes out of its way to create a serene, soothing and de-stressing experience for those checking in for a one day holistic detox.  Breathe a sigh of relief as your body blisses out and your mind turns to mush. You’d never know you were slap bang in the middle of central London.

  We Love: It's all about the treatments here. Your therapist will focus on balancing your mind as well as your body with healing crystals and chakra balancing rituals. Lunch is pretty awesome as well.

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