Chill Out

The Spa at 51, Victoria, London

Mud and algae treatments soothe city skin in a courtyard retreat not far from Buckingham Palace

Wyckhill House Spa, Gloucestershire

A compact spa with good-value packages set in the grounds of an 18th-century Cotswolds mansion

The Spa at Gleneagles, Scotland

A revamped destination spa in a spectacular setting that has scooped prestigious awards this year

The Yogoloji Centre, London

Pre-meditated professional treatments at a small spa with a cool name in Pimlico

Spa expert: winter-sun pampering

Miranda Allard advises Michael Attenborough on where to find luxury treatments without a long-haul

Acu-Channel, South Kensington, London

Holistic calm and quick-fix massage at an oriental therapy centre on the bustling Old Brompton Road

The Spa at The Bellagio, Las Vegas

It's the jaw-dropping backdrop to Ocean's 11 but you'd need to have stolen a fortune to be able to afford the spa

Ark Spa, Wimbledon, London

Detox top-ups for tired mums and muscle relief for tense tennis players in a top-seed spa in SW19

Bellevue Spa, Gstaad, Switzerland

Follow in Daniel Craig's footsteps with some Asian-inspired post-ski pampering in a sleek Swiss spa

Cliff House Hotel Spa, Ireland

Stunning views and seaweed facials at an uncrowded coastal spa in County waterford

Sofitel Spa, Heathrow Terminal 5

Forget airport queues and lost luggage and take some five-star time out

Casa Spa, Paddington, London

A homely spa beneath the Edgware Road offers a hammam and massage experience for a steal