Champneys Tring is Britain’s original health spa, having opened in 1925, and is set in 170 acres of Hertfordshire countryside on the once Rothschild family-owned estate with a long winding driveway. It offers modern and traditional spa treatments, a relaxation hideaway, manicure and pedicure salon and a Marine and Wellness spa. (Image: Immy Share, Newsquest) The spa has a comprehensive range of offerings from classic spa treatments to advanced health and fitness programs.

Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, thalassotherapy pool, fitness studios, gym, steam room and sauna, and more. I went for a relaxing weekend with my boyfriend, and the good thing about Champneys Tring is that its within such easy driving and train reach of London. (Image: Immy Share, Newsquest) Room check-in is from 3pm but you can use the spa facilities from 9am - a great way to really make the most of your trip.

We arrived mid-afternoon and our garden-view suite was ready. It was breathtakingly beautiful with a comfy lounge, king-size bed, fresh fruit, two TVs, bath and shower and stunning views into the garden of the spa. We wasted no time in changing into our dressing gowns and flip flops as kindly provided by reception and headed to the spa area.

With a jetted pool, hot tub indoor and out, cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room, we spent the afternoon relaxing, immersing ourselves in the spa, chatting and napping. (Image: Immy Share, Newsquest) It was fun to also be able to play games such a.