Posts Tagged ‘Spa’

York Tourism Awards 2010

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Believe it or not, York’s tourism industry is worth a whopping £443 million, attracting over seven million visitors each year, so it’s only right that the York Tourism Awards were set up to recognize the big achievers in the business. This year, on 22nd April, the award ceremony set up shop in the National Railway Museum and opened its doors to 400 guests, all eager to see who had won what.

The evening was hosted by writer and broadcaster Gervase Phinn, who rewarded those that had made a splash in the industry pool by handing out 13 awards. But The Feversham Arms & Verbana Spa only cared about one… The Hotel of the Year 2010 award. After graciously accepting this honour, owner Jill Rhatigan said “It’s an amazing achievement for all the team at The Feversham & Verbena Spa, who have all worked incredibly hard over the last 12 months.  We are so proud of each and every award we receive but we are especially delighted as this one is from our local tourism community which makes it that bit more special”.

Situated in the idyllic market town of Helmsley in the charming countryside of North Yorkshire, it’s no wonder that The Feversham walked away with the award. The very name Verbena Spa is synonymous with comfort, boasting plump cushions, and sofas that threaten to swallow you whole. The relaxation lounge overlooks the south facing terrace garden, and its floor to ceiling glass doors and windows afford you an unequalled view of the English country gardens they have lovingly created.

If you have been suitably impressed (as well you should be) by The Ferversham Arms’ latest accolade, why not check out what great deals they have on offer at the moment?

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Exclusive preview of the Advent Calendar Day 10 Prize.

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

ms4woje4mzuxojywmdo0ntaToday’s exclusive preview of the great prize lying behind Day 10 in the Wahanda Advert Calendar comes from the Sanctuary – an absorbing world of peace, calm and tranquility where you will enjoy the warmth and comfort of its luxurious surroundings, soothing sounds and aroma of essential oils.

Behind the glass doors in London’s Covent Garden lies a world where time stands still, the pressures of everyday life are left behind and calm and relaxation take over.  Their extensive range of soothing spa treatments from massages to facials will recharge your body and awaken your senses, leaving your mind, body and soul balanced and a sense of serenity restored.  When you visit the Sanctuary, everything is provided for you – from a robe to fluffy white towels to complimentary spa products to pamper your skin, hair and body.  The Sanctuary is truly a place where you can discover yourself.
You will have to return bright and early tomorrow morning to see the prize revealed and be in with a chance of winning, but if you can’t wait that long, check out our new exclusive deals from the Sanctuary which include:

•    Champagne Spa Day  – £127.20
•    Escape Spa Day – £188.90

Click here for a Full Treatment Menu & Offers at The Sanctuary

Lucky, lucky Competition Winners:
We’ve had thousands of daily entrants to our Christmas advent calendar so congratulations to the following lucky winners.  Well done to June Gaynor from Milton Keynes who is the winner of Day 5’s advent competition and has won a Luxury Pampering treat worth a whopping £325 at Aqua Sculpture Day Spa in London.
The prize for Day 6 of the advent calendar was the Gold Spa Package For Two worth £400 at the Baglioni spa in Kensington and the winner is Lynne Huffam from Hertfordshire. Have a fabulous time Lynne – we can’t wait to see your review.
Last winner of the day is Patricia Waller from Milton Keynes who has won the prize behind Day 7’s door which was a Spa break for two at the extremely luxurious Moddershall Oaks spa in Stafforshire worth an amazing £448.

If you’ve not been lucky enough to win there’s still plenty of prizes up for grabs from top spa destinations including Champneys, Handpicked Hotel spas and the Sanctuary to name just a few. All you have to do is enter the Wahanda Christmas Advent Calendar daily.

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Exclusive Preview of the Advent Calendar Day 6 Prize…

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

smug-couple2Today’s exclusive preview for Day 6’s prize in the Advent Calendar comes from The Baglioni Spa situated within the luxurious Baglioni Hotel. The prestigious 5-star hotel pays attention to every small detail to ensure that your visit with them is the soothing, pampering experience you deserve.
For the ultimate in anti-ageing, The Baglioni Spa provides the latest spa treatments by leading spa and skincare brand Elemis. Using dynamic ingredients Elemis provides a range of spa therapies that offer a scientific solution to every skin, body or lifestyle concern.

You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to see the prize revealed on the Advent Calendar, however, you’re the first to find out about an exclusive offer for all on tomorrows advent calendar as we’re giving away a further 10% off all Baglioni Spa Gift Vouchers on Wahanda, on top of any 2 for 1 deals you see advertised – now that’s something you don’t want to miss! All you have to do is enter the promotional code BAG09 available for 24 hours only from midnight tonight, happy spending!
For now you can also have a sneaky peek at these festive offers available at The Baglioni spa…
*2 for 1 Pampering Experience
* £50 Christmas Pampering Package
* Gold Spa Package for Two, including 5 treatments each

Click here for a Full Treatment Menu & Offers at Baglioni Spa

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Exclusive preview of the Advent Calendar Day 3 prize

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

brandsatch place hotel and spa hand picked hotelTodays exclusive preview for Day 3′s prize in the Advent Calendar comes from Hand Picked Hotels & Spas, a luxury chain with the aim of being at the forefront of a renaissance in fine British hospitality.

The prize is available at the following 7 Hand Picked locations: Brandshatch Place in Kent, Wood Hall in West Yorkshire, Norton House in Edinburgh, Rookery Hall in Cheshire, New Hall in the West Midlands, L’Horizon in Jersey and Nutfield Priory in Surrey. The superb settings, in Britain’s most beautiful countryside, the elegant accommodation hung with fine paintings and furnished with exquisite antiques, and the attentive but discreet service are all designed to stimulate enjoyment not stifle it. At Hand Picked Hotels, you have their permission to be outrageously self-indulgent.

You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to see the prize revealed on the Advent Calendar, however, you’re the first to find out about an exclusive offer for all on tomorrows advent calendar as we’re giving away a further 10% off all Handpicked Spa gift vouchers on Wahanda, on top of any 2 for 1 deals you see advertised – now that’s something you don’t want to miss! All you have to do is enter the promotional code HAND09. Available for 24 hours only from midnight tonight, happy spending!

Some of the great offers from Handpicked Hotels & Spa, you can save on further include a Health Club and Spa Day pass for Two – £20, 2 for 1 Rasul Spa Day at Norton House, Edinburgh – £80, 2 for 1 Rasul Spa Package at Rookery Hall, Cheshire – £60, and 2 for 1 Spa Day at New Hall Spa, Birmingham – £85.

Click here for a Treament Menu & Offers at Handpicked Hotels & Spas

Lucky Competition Winners

The winner of our November competition was faketanjoanne, a very active member on the site who won a fabulous Spa Break For Two at Champneys worth £500! We hope she enjoys her prize and are looking forward to reading her review on the Wahanda community after.

The winner of Day 1 of the Advent Calendar was Kerry1, who won £600 worth of beauty treatments at DestinationSkin, including injectable treatments. Well done Kerry!

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Exclusive preview of the Wahanda Advent Calendar Day 2 prize

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

luxury grayshott spaBecause Christmas is nearing and everyone is full of the festive spirit, we’re giving you a daily exclusive preview of the prizes featured in our Advent Calendar! The prize for the 2nd of December comes from the luxurious Grayshott Spa in Surrey.

The spa near Guildford is tucked away in a quiet corner of Surrey just one and a half miles from the village of Grayshott and is the UK’s leading spa destination for health, beauty and leisure. Former country seat of Victorian Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Grayshott Spa is set within 47 acres of attractive gardens and woods adjoining the beautiful heathland of Hindhead Common and the Devil’s Punch Bowl. It’s renowned for the quality of its natural therapies and offers a wide range of treatments and activities together with daily exercise programmes, relaxation classes, a Tennis Academy and sports breaks. They ensure their guests leave them feeling relaxed and re-energised.

You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to see the prize revealed on the Advent Calendar, but for now feast your eyes on these great deals from Grayshott

  • Save 40% off Relaxing Spa Day For Two
  • 27% off Special One Night Spa Break
  • Luxurious Spa Day Christmas Gift
  • Click here for a Treatment Menu & Offers at Grayshott Spa

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    Win a Spa Break For Two worth £500 at Champneys

    Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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    If you’re looking for that perfect spa break to spend with a good friend or loved one, then this competition is perfect for you to enter. Here at Wahanda, we’re always looking for luxurious prizes to offer you and this month is no exception. You can win a One Night Mid-Week Spa Break for Two People, worth £500, at Champneys Henlow, Champneys Springs or Champneys Forest Mere.

    The package includes all meals and unlimited use of the facilities, together with a body massage and relaxing facial per person. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is enter your details in the boxes on the competition page and get your family and friends to cross their fingers. You’ll also be signed up to our nifty newsletter so you don’t miss out on great deals and offers. Plus if you just can’t wait to win, check out Champneys top deals on spa breaks and spa days to whet your appetite.
    Why enter?

    If you feel like you need a quiet break to enjoy a bit of pampering with someone special, then this competition is perfect for you. Champneys is one of the leading wellness brands, and every location is designed to be a haven from the stresses of everyday life, where everything is designed for your relaxation and comfort. Whether you’re looking for peace and quiet, to get fit, or to pamper yourself, the Champneys staff are waiting to help you. The three locations taking part in this competition are Champneys Henlow, Champneys Springs and Champneys Forest Mere. You get to choose which location you’d like to redeem your prize at, but we have to tell you, it’s a difficult decision!

    Henlow Grange has over 40 years history as a health farm and has been a centre of peace for centuries, where no one can fail to be impressed at the sight of the gracious Georgian mansion nestling in 100 acres of peaceful countryside. The spa offers luxurious facilities, including a magnificent 25 metre indoor pool with whirlpool, laconium heat room and herbal steam chamber, and a state-of-the-art thalassotherapy pool. Champneys Springs combines its new modern style with luxury and an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, creating simply unsurpassable facilities. The spa is home to a 25 metre indoor pool, therapeutic thalassotherapy pool, steam and sauna rooms, and a physiotherapy department specialising in rehabilitation and sports related injuries. Forest Mere offers an experience unlike any other, with mysterious woodland and magnificent lake to take in the beauty of the countryside. The spa includes a 25 metre pool, twilight Rasul Chamber, the UK’s first thalassotherapy pool, plus an alternative health clinic where guests can experience holistic therapies.
    How you can win

    Don’t miss the opportunity to win this fantastic overnight stay and treatment package worth £500. To enter, simply visit the competition page and enter your details in the boxes. Then all you need to do from then is sit back, make yourself a cuppa, and wait for us to contact you if you’ve won. In the meantime you can have a look at all of our fabulous deals and offers at Champneys locations. You’ll also be signed up to our bargain-filled newsletter so you never miss out on a great offer.
    Previous winners

    Winners of the five £100 Wahanda vouchers for reviews on the site were: charlottehastings, happyclient001, DiscoDeb, Michela and HvT1983. They were all excited about using their £100 vouchers and we can’t wait to hear what they’ve decided to spend it on.

    The lucky winner of September’s Spa Break competition was lauraausten, who won a fabulous overnight stay and hours treatment for two people at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in West Yorkshire. We hope she had an amazing time!

    If you write a review in our community, there’s a greater chance of winning. We also like our winners to review their experience and be featured in our blog, so we can show you just how amazing our prizes are.

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    Win a luxury spa break for two at Norton House Hotel and Spa

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

    Indoor heated pool at Norton House

    Click here to enter

    At Wahanda we love to welcome new subscribers with fantastic competition prizes, and this month we’ve joined forces with Norton House Hotel and Spa, a luxurious Hand Picked hotel in stylish Edinburgh, to offer you a luxury spa break package for two people, worth £500.

    The package includes an overnight stay in one of Norton House’s luxurious suites, delicious dinner and full Scottish breakfast the next morning, full use of the sumptuous spa facilities, plus a 55 min aromatherapy massage or aromatherapy facial each. Imagine relaxing to your hearts content whilst enjoying your treatment, heaven. If that wasn’t enough, it’s completely free to enter.

    Why enter?

    If you need a quiet break with a friend or loved one to let your worries slip away and have some ‘me time’, then this competition is definitely worth entering. Norton House Hotel and Spa is designed to create a sense of warmth, security, luxury and blissful relaxation for you to envelope yourself in. The Spa transports you to a sanctuary of tranquillity and harmony, where every effort is focused on your relaxation and wellbeing, and the 4* hotel offers a traditional country retreat removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. A 20 minute drive away from Edinburgh city centre, Norton House is situated in 55 acres of stunning grounds, making it the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing spa break.

    The Spa is one of the best spas in Edinburgh, home to luxuries such as a rasul suite, amber lounge, experience showers, and a sauna and steam room. The traditional and modern blend together with ease as the grand style of a traditional country mansion compliments an exclusive contemporary spa, making visitors feel cocooned in the relaxation and warmth. Seven luxury treatment rooms offer scrubs, wraps, facials, massages and a wealth of other treatments to make you feel pampered from head to toe.

    The Hotel itself has recently undergone development, seeing the addition of 35 new rooms and suites at an extremely high standard. In fact, the standard is so high that the AA have awarded the hotel with the prestigious AA Hotel of the Year 2008/2009 Scotland award. The Ushers restaurant is fine dining at its very best, offering exquisite modern British cuisine with signature dishes such as New Season Scottish Grouse, and intimate dining in a candlelit atmosphere for the romantic inside you. Only a 20 minute drive away from the city centre, Norton House is in the perfect place for a spot of Christmas shopping and sightseeing, in between getting pampered and preened that is!

    How you can win…

    Don’t miss the opportunity to win this fantastic overnight stay and treatment package worth £500. To enter, simply visit the competition page and enter your details in the boxes. Then all you need to do from then is sit back and wait for us to contact you if you’ve won, and in the meantime you can have a look at all of our fabulous deals and offers at Norton House Hotel and Spa. You’ll also be signed up to our bargain-filled newsletter so you never miss out on great deals and offers.

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    Wahanda’s guide to looking gorgeous at London Fashion Week

    Thursday, September 10th, 2009

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    By Judy Johnson

    As models, fashionistas and designers from all over the world descend on the UK capital for London Fashion Week, it’s essential that everyone from the fashion editors to the red carpet glitterati remains glamorous throughout the celebrations. Wahanda have come up with a list of top ten treats that everyone at London Fashion Week should succumb to. After all, when the going gets tough, the tough get treatments!

    1. Got nothing to wear and need a fresh look? Enjoy a shopping trip in London’s Westfield Centre and pop into DestinationSkin for a Half Price Skin Peel treatment while you’re at it – you’ll look better than ever in those front row seats for a bargainous £32.
    2. Need to tone those muscles for the flashing cameras? Pop down to Heartcore Fitness for a hardcore session of powerful Pilates and Circuits – completely free.
    3. With the unimpressive English summer, you’re bound to feel a little pale for this time of year. Get yourself glowing and gorgeous with a healthy Spray Tan at Dove Spas nationwide, just £25 for two.
    4. Follow in many top celebrities’ footsteps for a facial at Linda Meredith. Fashionistas will love the Haute Couture Facial with a personalised treatment and a firming effect so you can look as young as you feel for only £76.
    5. Make sure you banish any bad hair days for the week of style with a cut-price cut at a top London salon. Ozzie Rizzo’s Cut and Finish with free semi permanent colour or foils is a steal at just £58.
    6. Long day? Don’t brace the tube for a treatment – let the spa come to you. Book SFC Mobile Spa for a relaxing Holistic or Deep Tissue Massage at your hotel or home and soothe away those high-heel-induced stresses, just £58.
    7. If you’ve rushed around all morning seeing the shows, take an afternoon to unwind with The Lanesborough’s Footloose and Fancy Tea package – a pretty pedicure for your feet and a relaxing tea, just £85
    8. If you and a friend have been frolicking in the fashion world together all week, why not treat yourselves to a spa day to finish it off. The bestselling 2 for 1 Heavenly Spa Day at Chelsea Harbour Club will see you pampered to perfection in no time.
    9. Want it all? Take your pick with Summertime Pick ‘n’ Mix at Essence Beauty Rooms. Get your eyes twinkling with lash tints and eyebrow shapes, be fuzz-free with all the waxing you desire or plump for a feel good facial – three treatments for just £39.
    10. Last but not least, why not say thank you to your hosts or congratulations to your designer friends with the ultimate gift – a spa gift voucher. Beautifully packaged and fantastically flexible, the Wahanda gift voucher is the perfect way to show you care.

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