BEAUTY - Spa Days

Visiting a spa or beauty salon and experiencing a relaxing or energising treatment is a great way to pamper yourself, and with so many choices available, it's easy to find the perfect retreat for you. From massages and facials to hair care and holistic therapies, these venues offer the opportunity to look and feel great - you could even make a day of it and sample a selection of the treatments on offer. Pamper days are also a fabulous gift idea for a friend or loved one, or to get ready for a special occasion.

BEAUTY - ARDENCOTE SPA

Destination spa Ardencote Manor Hotel, Country Club & Spa, located in glorious countryside near Warwick, is a premier independent hotel providing unparalleled amenities and first-class customer service. Facilities include the luxurious Ardencote Spa, which operates as a day spa offering individual spa treatments and spa days - it's also a Destination Spa where guests can enjoy breaks inclusive of treatments, 4-star accommodation and excellent dining. Open daily with late night appointments, the spa also stocks an impressive range of spa products, cosmetics and gifts. Spa manager Samantha Miller and her team of therapists expertly execute a fabulous treatment menu featuring world-renowned names such as Dermalogica, Elemis, CACI, Vitman (exclusively for men), Jessana and Le Remedi, as well as up-and-coming names like Royal Effem Cosmetics from Italy. The treatment rooms are comfortable and spacious, echoing the attention to detail in evidence throughout the hotel. Spa days and hotel breaks incorporate use of Ardencote's unrivalled facilities, from the heated indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi spa bath to saunas and eucalyptus steam rooms, plus an outdoor hydrotherapy pool with poolside loungers. More energetic guests can take advantage of the tennis and squash courts, three well-equipped gyms featuring weights/muscle tone equipment and cardiovascular suites, and a nine-hole golf course. With a dedicated team of leisure staff, expert sports coaching and a purpose-built dance studio, guests can also enjoy a range of tuition facilities and a fantastic schedule of exercise and fitness classes including pilates and yoga. If that isn't enough to tempt you, Ardencote also offers award-winning cuisine in the beautiful lakeside Lodge Restaurant, open daily for lunch and à la carte dinner (plus traditional roast and dessert trolley every Sunday). Executive Head Chef Luciano Catalinotto and his team create mouthwatering dishes, sourcing the best fresh local produce where possible - not just in the two-AA-Rosette restaurant but throughout the hotel. Spa Days are inclusive of a light lunch, and Spa Breaks include a superb à la carte dinner and full breakfast. For more information visit www.ardencote.com and www.ardencotespa.com Competition: You could win a Pamper Day for two at Ardencote Spa, inclusive of: Morning coffee on arrival Light lunch with complimentary beverage Express Spa Facial Manicure or pedicure Use of all of Ardencote's sports and leisure facilities, including the 82-acre grounds and gardens To enter, simply answer the following question: What is the name of Ardencote's Executive Head Chef? Send your answer, along with your name, address and contact details, to Ardencote Competition, Limited Edition, 5 High Street, Bromsgrove B61 8AJ, by June 15.