Spa treats for men

The Farnham Estate Health Spa, Cavan, Ireland

A weekend visit to the Farnham Estate Health Spa, a rural Irish retreat set in acres of rolling countryside, is the perfect treat for any man keen on getting some country air. The ethos of the spa is to teach as well as treat.

Programmes are designed to educate guests about their health and wellbeing and equip them with the knowledge to make small changes to their daily routines to improve their lives. In addition, the spa offers a menu of male treatments including a deep cleansing Gentlemen's Facial (€70) and Gentlemen's Cure - a body scrub, relaxing bath and full body massage (€120).

For more information visit www.farnhamestate.com

Gleneagles Hotel spa, Perthshire, Scotland

In the heart of Auchterarder in Scotland, he can pursue outdoor leisure pursuits such as golf, as well as indulge in a selection of amusingly named spa treatments for men.

Among them are Golfer's Tonic - exfoliation and cleansing of the back, followed by back, leg and foot massage (£70), and The Clansman - a facial using hot towels and aromatherapy (£70). It's also a celebrity favourite so he might just spy a famous face or two.

For more information visit www.gleneagles.com

Bespoke treatments for men

If none of the spas listed here are within easy reach, it's worth giving your local day spa a call. If they offer treatments by Decleor or Elemis, it's likely they'll offer the following male alternatives:

Decleor

• Aromatic Skin Fitness Essential - a facial to improve the skin's tone and appearance.
• Aromatic Skin Fitness Expert - a tension-relieving aromatherapy treatment.

For more information visit www.decleor.co.uk

Elemis

• Skin IQ Facial - an anti-ageing booster for tired, stressed skin.
• Urban Cleanse Facial - a deep cleanse and complete skin detox.

For more information visit www.elemis.com

On a budget?

Book him in for a traditional wet shave at a local barber shop where he can relax with hot towels and a cup of tea while an expert sorts out the facial fluff that's usually left to his trusty disposable to tackle. Prices start at just £5.

Visit our Spa Locator for more information about spas in the UK.