decorated and are different shapes and sizes, they all have large beds dominated by perfectly plumped pillows and soft luxurious duvets which guarantee a perfect night’s sleep. The Spa at the Vineyard is rightly award winning and it is easy to see why. The pool and Jacuzzi area is modern and light, but has an opulence about it, and if I won the lottery would be exactly how I would lay out the pool area in my home! The Spa is housed over 3 floors with a carpeted upper tier with loungers, magazines to choose from and complimentary bottled water, overlooking the swimming pool and Jacuzzi based on the middle level. The pool is round, and although not enormous, is large enough to swim in, and the Jacuzzi is pleasantly warming. The sauna and steam rooms are on the basement floor and are reached via a spiral staircase. The award winning spa offers a selection of spa days, evenings and a range of top-notch therapies and spa treatments, including scientifically advanced facials, pedicures and manicures, professional make-up lessons and Hot Stone Rituals. For the more energetic there is a Fitness Suite with cardiovascular equipment, weights and mats where you can burn the calories from the night before, or after your breakfast. Whether the Vineyard is a superior restaurant with a hotel and spa or a hotel and spa with a special restaurant I don’t think really matters. All you need to know is nestling just outside London and Heathrow, is a perfect retreat with first class facilities with a top class restaurant. All of this with the largest selection of wines I would guess in the world. What a delight to be able to indulge all of your vices in the same place. As a well-known advert says, Priceless. n For further information please visit www.the-vineyard.co.uk Telephone: 01635 528770 The Vineyard, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8JU
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