Manchester's top day spas

Budget

Heaven Spa
115 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury M20 6UR
0161 448 8786
www.heaven-spa.co.uk

The scene
Set in the bijou suburb of Didsbury, Heaven is one of the few Which? approved salons in the country. One of the new generation of 'super spas', offering the latest hair, beauty and non-invasive cosmetic surgery, it's gorgeous, with its soothing pale blue and white, 'heaven-themed' surroundings. The ultra-friendly vibe keeps the mood down to earth.

The star treatments
The SkinCeuticals facial uses a skin scanner beforehand to read what's happening beneath the skin (scary: you'll never leave the house without sunscreen again), and facials are tailored accordingly. For a special occasion, the Touch of Aphrodite package (manicure, pedicure, facial, delicious lunch from the local deli) is a brilliant, cost-conscious must.

The cost
The SkinCeuticals facial is £60, but other facials cost from £25; manicures cost from £12. Day packages are excellent value: the Touch of Aphrodite is a bargain-tastic £60.

R3 Holistic Therapies
22 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter M1 1JN
0161 228 6698
www.r3holistictherapies.co.uk

The scene
Tucked away in an airy loft-style studio in the trendy Northern Quarter, R3 offers the 'three Rs': relax, release and revitalise. It's cool, informal and welcoming, with its comfy cream sofas and pale wood interior and friendly therapists. Think beauty spa meets holistic therapy centre.

Star treatments
This is the place to get have an Aromatherapy Facial tailored to your skin without crippling your bank balance and it comes with a hand massage.

The cost
A facial and hand massage is £20; body massages start at £20, and they will tailor packages for any occasion.

Details and prices are correct at time of publication