Sometimes we all just need a bit of a break. Work, family life, general stress and life on the whole can just be too much to try and deal with sometimes, so taking a weekend break with someone special can be just the thing you need. Whether it be a city break to enjoy a little adventure somewhere new, or a country retreat to clear your head, it can be just what you need to take a break.

City Breaks

Perfect for those who crave adventure or just those who want to explore new territory, a city break can be great escapism. If you’re looking for a city break, decide what you’d like to get done before you get there. The idea of turning up to a new city with nothing but a good sense of direction is appealing, but you’ll get so much more out of your break if you plan ahead and invest in a guidebook or do some Googling before you set off.

A city break is a great way to experience somewhere you’ve always wanted to go, but not have to commit to spending more than a couple of days there. Realise why you want to visit that place, and research the things you’d like to do the most, and make a list; then you’re likely to get the most out of your trip and have the best time.

Country Retreats

A country retreat is the best thing for those needing more of a relaxing break, or for those wanting a romantic trip. Taking the time to get away to an idyllic hotel in the countryside or a small town could be the perfect solution to a busy lifestyle. Driving to somewhere in the unknown countryside and feeling secluded can help with stress, worry and you’ll return feeling completely refreshed.

Combining a spa break with a country retreat is another way to really get away from things. Relaxing by a pool or treating yourself to a full-body massage can make the difference between a nice break away and a truly refreshing, recharging trip.  Post-Christmas blues are still lingering, so why not leave your troubles at home and escape somewhere you can clear your head and properly get pampered?

You’ve still got over a month until Mothers Day, so now’s the time to plan something that will make her feel really special. Every mum is used to the traditional chocolates, flowers or the typical ‘World’s Best Mum’ mug, so why not surprise her with something a little more extravagant this year to make her day.

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea has grown in popularity massively over the past few years, and everyone from hotels to quirky cafes are offering their own variation of the traditional treat. At I Need Pampering we have a massive selection of Afternoon Tea offers available, all across the country.

Usually offering a selection of sandwiches, cakes or scones, and tea or coffee, this is a quintessentially British activity, and is a great gift for mums no matter what their age. A perfect excuse to indulge in some great eating and drinking, and to sit and have a catch-up for a couple of hours, an afternoon tea gift is a great way to say thanks to your mum.

Spa Days

For those mums who have a stressful time at work or at home, a spa day gift could be the perfect choice for Mothers Day. A spa day is the best way to give the gift of relaxation and give your mum a chance to truly unwind. You can give her a spa day for herself to recharge on her own, or buy two or you both to go and have a girly day out. 

For those on a budget, you can choose to just enjoy the facilities within the spa, such as the swimming pool, Jacuzzis and sauna/steam rooms, or if you’re willing to really treat mum, you can include some treatments, such as massages, facials, manicures and more.

Makeover Days

The ultimate mother-daughter day out, a Makeover Day, is the best gift for anyone who wants to make some memories with their mum. Bought either as an individual shoot or as a double for both you and your mum, these makeover days are a great way to both have fun and be pampered in the same day.

You’ll both be made to look ultra-glam with a hair and makeup stylist, before entering into the photographic studio to pose for some gorgeous photos together, as well as being given the chance for wardrobe changes; so you can choose to look like a Hollywood starlet, or choose to tone it down with something more casual – it’s up to you!

Luxury Spa Day – Choose from our exclusive selection of luxury hotels and spas to find the perfect spa package for you or a loved one. Our spa day packages are individually designed and filled with gorgeous treatments to enjoy. The hot stone massage is to die for; your loved one can enjoy lovely treatments and after, relax and unwind using the hotel and spa facilities while sipping on some wine or beverage of their choice.                             

Hotel Breaks – We also have our fabulous Hotel Breaks which proves to be popular every year around the holiday season. If you haven’t had a break with your loved one for awhile and would love to spend that weekend together in a luxury hotel away from everyone, this would be the perfect gift for yourself and a partner or a lovely present for your loved ones.  Our gift certificates are valid for 6months, so you have that flexibility to book anytime in the future and can save your voucher for that special get away together. Our Exclusive Hotel Breaks include a complimentary wine or champagne on arrival, gorgeous luxury treatments each and the total use of the hotel facilities, with full English breakfast served the next morning. Go on, have that relaxing getaway and have a memorable time together.

Makeover Photo shoot Experience - Spoil yourself or a loved one to a day filled with pampering, from complimentary champagne on arrival, to professional make up artists and stylists doing your hair and make up for you. Some packages also include a gorgeous relaxing manicure. Get your photos taken by a professional photographer. He will tell you exactly what to do, if you are a bit unsure of how to pose to look your best. And After the photo shoot session you can select your favorite photo of the day, complimentary on a CD-ROM or a Print out. They can also digitally edit any imperfections or flaws on your skin to give you the perfect celebrity photo!! (This Gift is Ideal for young teens, mother – daughter and couples)                      

Afternoon Tea For Two - Take your loved one out to a gorgeous luxury Marriott of your choice from the locations provided on our site, and catch up on all the new events and gossip with them. Relax and enjoy a selection of yummy treats, biscuits, cookies and delicious finger sandwiches and try their selection of divine tea flavors. (This makes an awesome gift for the older members of your family) - A perfect way to spend quality time together.

Driving Days - This is absolutely perfect for the men of all ages, who love fast cars and dream to ride in or drive luxury cars like a Ferrari, ashton martin, Lamborghini, range rover sports, etc... We find our customers purchasing this package as a gift for graduation, birthdays, Christmas, weddings and other events, perfect for all occasions. Treat that special loved one to a memorable experience they will always remember. 

Gift Vouchers – If you’re unsure what to get someone, the perfect solution would be to purchase an I Need Pampering gift voucher. We have vouchers from 10 – 250 depending on how much you would like to spend, and give them the option on choosing what they’d like to splurge it on. From paintballing, to spa days, to short breaks away, we have a variety of fabulous gift experiences they can choose from. 

Spa Treatments – At I Need Pampering, we have a whole selection of different treatments that suit each individual. If you know your mum, sister, dad, brother, friend etc loves having luxury treatments, then this is a perfect purchase for them. We have treatments from manicures, facials, full body massages, exfoliating wraps, pregnancy massages and so on. Everyone loves a little pampering, go ahead and check out our fabulous selection of treatments, to give your loved ones the perfect Christmas present.                                                                

During the holiday season, lots of people are expecting family members to stay with them. Besides shopping, the cinema and tourist attractions, the Manchester Christmas market is perfect for a family day out. It features many stalls with games, all types of cuisines and most of all amazing unique gift shops to purchase souvenirs and gifts. Last year’s Christmas market had several stalls that sell the most delicious malt wine, perfect for a chilly day. If you were thinking of attending the market, we would definitely recommend dressing extra warm and comfortable.

This year the Manchester market celebrates its fourteenth year, making it that much more exciting with extra special lights and shows for all to enjoy. The Christmas market has around two hundred exciting stalls and it gets bigger and better every year. With delicious delicacies from around Europe, unique crafts, jewelry, clothes, toys and plenty of gifts to get your loved ones the Manchester Christmas markets is a fabulous way of spending time with the family. It is a truly international event where people from everywhere come together and celebrate this festive season with laughs, smiles and lots of fun. If you’re like us and love a little drink, their bars are opened until 9pm and all bars have plenty of different unique beers to choose from.  Last year, I took my mom and aunts with me to the market and they absolutely loved it. We walked around, enjoyed meeting people and most of all tried out plenty of delicious dishes. The price is affordable and it is a lovely way of spending quality time with your family together. After attending the market, I took them for an afternoon tea at the luxury Marriott Victoria and Albert. It was a perfect quiet time to relax from the long day at the market and to catch up on some gossip.

The afternoon tea included delicious fresh cream scones, a selection of finely made finger sandwiches and a variety of fresh pastries and cookies to choose from. It was a perfect ending to the evening. To all those expecting family or friends over this holiday season make sure to take them to the lovely Manchester Christmas markets for a fun and fabulous time, and if you want to catch up and relax in a quiet serene venue, go for afternoon tea at the Victoria and Albert Marriott Hotel. The service, the tea and the lovely fresh pastries are fabulous. 

The fantastic Chuan Spa the Langham Hotel in London is now a client of ours at I Need Pampering.

The Extreme Luxury Langham Spa Day at I Need Pampering has been most popular this week, with Christmas around the corner this package makes an awesome gift. Our clients can enjoy a relaxing day in the luxurious five star Chuan Spa.  The Chuan Spa has also received the World Luxury Spa Award Winner of the year. This new spa day package not only gives our clients an amazing experience to enjoy and relax in one of London’s most exclusive spas, but also has everyone here at INP excited to jump on the wagon. We all at I Need Pampering have officially decided to select the Langham Hotel Package as our ‘it’ spa, where all of us get to enjoy the day at the fabulous Chuan Spa at the Langham as a Christmas treat....How lucky are we.

The Chuan Spa is known to be one of the world’s best spas. It has six private treatment rooms, including a Couple’s Spa Suite, a relaxation area, a vitality pool, male and female changing facilities, herbal steam rooms and saunas. The facilities in the spa include a fully equipped fitness centre with state of the art Techno gym and a gorgeous sixteen metre pool. The treatments are designed to give their guests the ultimate relaxation through individually designed holistic treatments and services using natural products. The Chuan Spa is also known for its use of their Traditional Chinese Medicine, where they emphasize a holistic approach to ensure their clients have a relaxing retreat.

The  Extreme Luxury Langham Spa Day includes an hour and a half of spa treatments being the Harmony Full Body Massage and A Bliss Facial. Guests can also enjoy a mini Chinese tea ritual in the contemplation area as well as receive a complimentary spa product to take home. After the spa treatments, guests can relax and enjoy the famous wonderland Afternoon tea in the award winning Palm Court Restaurant in the Langham Hotel. Guests have fifty delicious teas to choose from. The Health and spa at The Langham Hotel is to die for, with their state of the art facilities and fitness centre guests can enjoy a lovely relaxing time.

We will take some pictures of our team visit to the Chuan Spa in December, the perks of working at I Need Pampering are endless.

We have five new spa breaks in luxurious and exclusive locations. The new spa break packages on board are The Spa Break in Winchester, The Royal Berkshire Hotel Spa Break For Two, The Spa Break For Two in Northumberland, The Spa Break In The Winchester Hotel and Spa and last but not least, The Spa Break At The Rudding Park Hotel and Spa. We at I Need Pampering work with some of the best hotel and spas around the country, with that being said we have specially designed these unique spa break packages to ensure our clients a fabulous, relaxing time.

All of the below spa breaks are one night breaks and  include a bottle of house champagne in your room on arrival, a freshly prepared basket of fruit in your bedroom, full use of the spa facilities and a delicious full English or Continental breakfast the following morning.

The Spa Break for Two in Winchester is located in the beautiful county of Wiltshire at the five star Bowood Hall. The Hotel is surrounded by nature where one can enjoy activities such as, fishing, garden tours, golfing and long walks through the beautiful trails. The Hotel also features a state of the art spa with a glass fronted gym, an infinity swimming pool, rock sauna, crystal steam room and aromatherapy showers that our clients can enjoy.

The Royal Berkshire Hotel Spa Break for Two is located in the famous town of Ascot. Known for their race course, the town is filled with fun activities to enjoy and unique cuisines to indulge in. Guests can enjoy a game of drafts or croquet on the hotel lawns, or even borrow their bicycles and explore the beautiful English countryside and the town of Ascot. Guests can have the full use of their hotel spa facilities, which include their fully air conditioned fitness centre, sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, and crystal steam room.

The Spa Break for Two in North Cumberland is at the luxurious four stars Matfen Hall, which is a privately owned country house located in the beautiful countryside. The Hotel and Spa is surrounded by acres of green and has the most amazing views of the countryside. It is also not too far from the Newcastle upon Tyne’s city centre, for those who love a little shopping and exploring. In addition to the champagne, fruit basket on arrival and the next day breakfast, our clients can enjoy their uniquely designed spa facilities. The luxury spa is famous for the herbal sauna, tropical feature massage shower, crystal steam room and soothing salt grotto.

Our fourth spa day package is The Winchester Hotel and Spa Break for Two. This spa day is at the exclusive Winchester Hotel and Spa located in the beautiful county of Hampshire. In addition to the one night stay and the complimentary treats on arrival, our clients can enjoy the state of the art spa facilities, as well as enjoy the famous nearby restaurants and one-of-kind boutiques.

Lastly we have The Spa Break at Rudding Park Hotel and Spa. The Rudding Park Hotel and Spa is known to be one of the most beautiful hotels in Harrogate. The hotel has a fantastic gym and spa, private cinema, Clock tower restaurant and an eighteen hole parkland golf course for the golf lovers. Guests can enjoy all their facilities and complimentary champagne on arrival in their room.

Stacy at I Need Pampering adds, “We are so excited to have these beautiful spa hotels on board, we are also excited that our clients are going to have such an amazing time on all of these breaks”.

Hotel Verta and Spa Verta by Rhombus is one of London’s most contemporary hotels, situated south of the river Thames near the luxurious neighborhoods of Chelsea and Sloane square. The hotel is absolutely stunning, with five star services and a relaxing ambience. The hotel has five different types of rooms, the city view rooms, the river view, the river view studio and the exclusive executive rooms. All these rooms are individually designed and carefully put together, with old and modern furnishings, these rooms are just fabulous.

The Hotel also has its famous Patrise restaurant and its Vertilon bar which serves the most delicious cuisines and unique cocktails. This is a perfect venue for those who love to enjoy and relax in style. Hotel Verta is the ideal location with the River Thames surrounding the hotel, one can enjoy delicious meals at the famous restaurants near the water.

Our spa day package includes a choice of sixty minute treatments. The treatments to choose from are, Montecelli Mud Treatment, Eternal Youth Facial, Made to Measure Facial, The Spa Verta Signature Massage, Comfort Touch Full Body Massage and The New Mum Treatment. One of our favorite treatments at the Hotel Verta spa is definitely the Eternal Youth Facial. For those who find their skin prone to breaking out, this is the perfect treatment. Jasmine at I Need Pampering absolutely loves this treatment and would recommend it to women who are looking to have glowing and youthful skin. Our clients not only get to enjoy the choice of a sixty minute treatment but also get to have the full use of the Spa Verta’s facilities. The facilities include the sauna, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, pool, foot baths, and heated loungers, and for those looking for a work out the spa also has its famous fitness suite.

Hotel Verta also hosts many events throughout the year, from weddings to cocktail receptions, christenings and private diners, the hotel pays attention to every detail and ensures its clients leave having had a fantastic evening. One of our regular clients at INP adds, “The Hotel Verta Spa Package was gifted to me by my mother in law and I just loved it, the staff were so friendly and attentive, the spa was to die for and the massage treatment I chose was like heaven. I would recommend this to everyone looking to relax and unwind”.

Hotel Verta is popular with everyone, whether you are a visitor in town or just looking to have a getaway from the everyday stress. Our spa day packages make fantastic Christmas gifts and are the perfect treats for loved ones. 

With amazing services and warm ambience, this hotel is definitely one of our favorite spa breaks here at I Need Pampering. With the weather turning a bit colder, a spa break seems to be the perfect get-away to have a fabulous time with friends or a partner. The hotel and spa is located in the beautiful county of Staffordshire, home to the 24 England teams and the famous Football National Centre.

The county of Staffordshire is located in the West Midlands of England. With a rich history behind this beautiful county, guests can also explore and enjoy the different towns and cities in the county. With famous old Cathedrals and museums to explore, guests would love the amazing architecture and delicious unique cuisines around town. It is also surrounded with beautiful greenery and nature, if one loves to take long walks and explore.

This luxurious spa break for two at The St.George’s Park Hotel and Spa includes a one night stay in a King Hilton or a Twin Hilton guest room, with dinner offered on the night of your stay in their beautiful restaurant, ‘St.George’s Park Restaurant’ and the famous Hilton breakfast the following morning. The Health club and spa is the perfect environment for guests to relax and unwind. Guests also receive a luxury deluxe spa treatment each. They can choose from one of these signature spa treatments. The treatments include, Passages of Tradition, Energy Fountain and Ready to face the day. The Passages of Tradition includes a full body massage and exfoliation, the Energy Fountain includes a body treatment and a gorgeous scalp massage and the Ready to Face the day includes a relaxing vitamin enriched facial. After the treatments, our guests can relax and enjoy the full facilities of the Health Club and Spa. The facilities include the swimming pool, foot spas, ice fountain, bubble pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and a quite relaxation area to unwind and catch up with your loved one.

With Christmas only a couple of months away, we find this spa break package is perfect for a treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one. With everyone working hard it is a perfect distraction from the daily stress, and also an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing get- away at an exclusive and luxurious venue. The health club and spa is popular and known to be one of a kind with state of the art facilities and friendly staff, we are confident that our clients will love the unique St.Georges Park Hotel and Spa package.

A client at I Need Pampering recently said “I have purchased many gift experiences from I Need Pampering and just bought this package for my newly wed son and his wife, I am sure they will have a lovely time and I can’t wait for them to have this wonderful get-away together, I will be sure to write a review on this and tell you all about it”  

Located not too far from London and the midlands, the hotel is situated in the heart of the Chilterns, surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature which is perfect for individuals or couples who love long walks and just exploring and enjoying the beautiful countryside. Known for its amazing history, Oxford also has plenty of tourist attractions such as the Cathedral, famous museums and art galleries,  and vintage boutiques.  Whether you are into nature, shopping, or just having a relaxing time away from the everyday rush, this is the perfect getaway. The treatments offered on the spa breaks and spa days include relaxing body massages, organic facials, manicures, pedicures and other amazing body exfoliation treatments.

We have three new spa breaks at the Oxfordshire for couples and weekends away. The Escape, Serenity and the His and Hers spa breaks are filled with luxury treatments and perks. With each package clients get to enjoy the fabulous hotel facilities including the indoor pool, sauna, steams rooms and Jacuzzis. The Oxfordshire Golf Resort and Spa Hotel is an amazing venue where you can relax, unwind and enjoy with your loved ones and friends alike.

The Escape package includes a one night’s dinner, bed and breakfast, full use of the gym and poolside facilities, and a treatment of your choice. Choose from a Back and Beyond Massage, Eco Chic Mini Facial, Lava Shells Taster Back Treatment or File and Varnish for the fingers and toes.

The Serenity package includes a one night’s dinner, bed and breakfast, a ½ bottle of house wine, full use of their gym and poolside facilities and a treatment of your choice. The treatments to choose from are a Full Body Massage, Lava Shells Body Massage, Indonesian Manicure and Himalayan Pedicure or Eco Chic Organic Facial.

The His & Hers package includes a one night’s dinner, bed and breakfast, full use of the gym and poolside facilities, one treatment from the serenity options of treatments per room and a 1x18 whole round of golf per room. The golf course is popular amongst the locals for its beautifully designed course with amazing view and excellent service from the staff.

In addition to the wonderful packages, the hotel rooms are designed beautifully and the spa area is peaceful and relaxing. Their executive rooms are luxurious and are comprise of handmade furnishings, private balconies, 24 hour room service, high quality pocket sprung beds and comfortable beddings. Their exclusive penthouse rooms are individually designed creating a warm and relaxing ambience. Perfect for families or couples, the room also includes a lounge area, two flat screen TV’s, his and hers basin and double size private balconies.

The Tempus spa delivers amazing luxury treatments and top of the line service from their friendly staff. They offer high end luxury treatments such as the Lava Shells Massages, amazing organic facials, manicures and pedicures. The Indulgence, Tranquillity, Pamper and Harmony are the four different spa day packages featured in the spa.

The Indulgence package includes the ECO organic manicure or pedicure, Lava Shells Full Body Massage and the ECO Chic Organic Facial. The treatments are a total of two hours and forty five minutes, perfect for a relaxing mid week treat.

The Tranquillity Spa day package includes a full body massage, an ECO Chic Organic Facial and a File and Varnish on fingers or toes.

The Pamper Spa day package includes Pinks Boutique Body Delight Massage, ECO Chic Mini Facial and a File and Varnish on fingers or toes.

These packages can now be enjoyed by all of our clients, with beautiful country side views, amazing service and treatments, what’s there not to love.  So, if you’re in need of some major relaxation and some pampering time, head to the county of Oxfordshire and enjoy your stay at the luxury Oxfordshire Golf Resort and Spa.  

The Baby Bliss Spa Day includes luxury treatments such as facials, manicures, pedicures and the new life pregnancy massages, which are perfect for reducing swelling and aches. In addition to these treatments, our mums-to-be can enjoy the full use of facilities as well as having a delicious light lunch from a select menu.

Our Maternity Indulgence Spa Day includes three different luxury treatments such as the full back massage, ESPA intense facial, custom pedicure and the full use of their gorgeous spa facilities. Included in these spa facilities are ice fountains, experience showers, steam rooms, foot spas, heated loungers and a relaxing sauna. The mums-to-be can also enjoy the poolside facilities, steam rooms and a delicious light lunch and complimentary refreshments.

Last but not least, our third ‘top three pregnancy spa days’ this week is The Luxury Pregnancy Spa Day package which includes a choice of a sixty minute spa treatment, complimentary soft drinks throughout the day and the full use of spa facilities like the sauna, steam rooms, plunge pool, spa pools and various relaxation areas.

All our pregnancy massages are proven to help mums to be with their swelling and discomfort. The benefits of pregnancy massages are massive. Massages offered on our packages are not only relaxing but they help relieve anxiety, strengthen the immune system , stimulate the release of endorphins and help increase blood circulation which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby. With so many changes to deal with during pregnancy, we at I Need Pampering feel mums-to-be deserve a day of complete relaxation and pampering. With fifteen different individually designed pregnancy spa day packages, we are sure that our clients will love the treatments offered.

Our pregnancy and antenatal packages at I Need Pampering are carefully tailored to ensure that our mums-to-be are not only pampered but have a fantastic experience. So, if you are expecting and would love to kick your feet up and have a pamper day, we have just the right spa day for you.