Spa of the Week: Beaverbrook, Surrey

The treatment menu, devised by the spa's therapeutic director,Rene Van Eyssen, is small but perfectly formed and includes everything from holistic packages to facials and biodynamic massages - all using their own Coach House oils. A.S Apothecary, PINKS boutique, Therapi, Proverb, Oshadi, Kure Bazaar, Oway and Lola’s Apothecary are the other natural skincare brands used at the spa.

All treatments begin with a complimentary 15-minute foot massage and consultation, during which the therapist will really take the time to get to know you and any sensitivities or aims you have. It's an in-depth chat, nothing cursory about it.

I had two treatments during my stay at Beaverbrook. First up was the Honey Facial (1 hour 30 minutes), which promises to cleanse, stimulate collagen and minimise thin lines. The honey, and some of the other products used during the facial, contain propolis, which is essentially bee glue used to fill in gaps in the hive. This has great anti-inflammatory properties (one study even found it can help heal burns) and, having discussed with the therapist my struggles with eczema, particularly on my hands, she gave me an extra hand massage using the honey. It calmed my skin instantly.

The facial was wonderful - soothing, relaxing and left me with plumper skin than when I went in - but, it was the Biodynamic Bodywork treatment with head therapist Lino Zinchi which really blissed me out. More than a massage, Lino uses a combination of acupressure, dynamic movements and massage to unlock tension, and re-align the body. Working on the back of the body first, Lino went from head to toe and back again with a mixture of long sweeping movements and focussed pulsatory touch. Once on your front, there was loosening of the hips and arms, plus a head massage which nearly brought tears to my eyes, it was that good.

The team at Beaverbrook has worked hard to make sure that the treatment menus are effective as well as relaxing. If you only have the time or money for one treatment, go for a body treatment. The Biodynamic Bodywork was a class above a traditional aromatherapy massage.

With the deli, fitness centre and pools, you could happily while away hours, if not days, in the Coach House. A very welcome addition to the UK's spa scene.

Like you've found a real gem of a place.