Our vision of heaven is still somewhat woolly around the edges, but some things are clear: there’s definitely a Jacuzzi tub, steam room, pool, and a fleet of angelic masseuses. Lucky then, that we can experience heaven on earth, with the Mr & Mrs Smith collection of indulgent, pampering, and ache-eradicating spa hotels. Here are three favourites, cherry-picked for your perusal. Put your handbag down, put your feet up, and light a scented candle: bubbles, baths and Balinese rub-downs await.
Areias do Seixo
Location Torres Vedras, Portugal
Best for Natural beauties
It’s no surprise that a hotel so keen to look after the earth also knows how to look after its guests. Here, the doctor’s orders are quite simply: taste the fruits of the earth. This means that guests get gorgeous gardens, an organic restaurant and a spa menu that champions flora, fauna and the five dailies: exfoliating particles of orange, apricot, grapes and lychees; avocado oil, sesame, orange peel and extracts of wild poppy and orchid. Brown sugar and honey sweeten up the body peels, and ginger essence helps smooth sore muscles. Once you’ve had your Ayuverdic massage, or ‘touch of the pebble’ treatment, retreat to your room, climb into your wooden four-poster, and dream of the ocean, just steps away.
Doubles from €250
To book Visit mrandmrssmith.com.
