Manchester's top day spas

Classic

De Vere Mottram Hall
Wilmslow Road, Mottram St. Andrew, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4QT
01625 828135
www.devereonline.co.uk

The scene
Visiting the De Vere Mottram Hall is rather like spa-heaven in a Jane Austen-esque landscape. Set in 270 acres of rolling parkland, complete with ornamental lake and sweeping drive, this is the afternoon tea of spas: traditional with all the trimmings, including a stunning swimming pool, sauna, tennis court and gym.

Star treatments
The detoxifying Algae Wrap is favourite with David and Victoria Beckham, and if it's good enough for football's first couple... After brisk exfoliation, your body is liberally covered in the detoxifying, firming algae. In need of a beauty MOT? Try the Mottrams Monthly Must: eyebrow shape and tint, half leg wax, use of all leisure facilities and champagne lunch.

The cost
Treatments cost from £7-£210 (the Monthly Must costs £65); splashing out an extra £7.50 allows you to use the pool if it's not included in your package.

Urveda
Holmes Place, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Shudehill
0161 819 2229
www.urveda.co.uk

The scene
Housed in the swanky Holmes Place gym, Urveda is for those who take their spa sessions seriously: its focus is on problem-zapping treatments in a fabulously modern setting. Water babies will adore the stunning swimming pool with its overflowing, 'infinity' effect.

Star treatments
For a treatment that firms, clears pores and reduces fine lines, try the holy grail of facials: the Hydradermie Plus. Specialist facials with Beauty Tox Oxygen and Darphin are also available, along with holistic body treatments and even colonic irrigation.

The cost
Treatments cost from £35 to £103 for the Ultimate Destress package; £189 for a full day pre-wedding splurge. A day pass giving access to all facilities (pool and first-class gym) is £10.