THERE can be few treats as decadent than a relaxing and rejuvenating spa day, followed by a delicious Afternoon Tea.
Think mesmerising massages and fantastic facials, followed by a selection of fabulous finger sandwiches, scrumptious scones, carefully crafted cakes and pretty pastries.
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Of course tea is a big part of it, whether you are an aficionado of Assam or a devotee of Darjeeling, a cracking cuppa to wash it all down is a must.
However, choosing the right venue to indulge in your special day way can be difficult.
But not now, thanks to SpaSeekers.com, who’ve done the hard work for you and come up with the UK’s top 10 best spas with afternoon tea packages.
And only one spa hotel in Scotland made the cut – the utterly gorgeous Dunkeld House Hotel in Perthshire.
The specialist spa booking agency said: “Set in Perthshire among serene glens, lush forests and rushing rivers, Dunkeld House Hotel is a treat for anyone who wants to get away from it all in the Scottish countryside.
“Their afternoon tea, which features dainty sandwiches, delicate sweet treats and an array of afternoon tea blends is the perfect way to relax and indulge in a slice of luxury.”
The 100-bed four-star, country house hotel was recently bought over by Crerar Hotels.
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It joined their list of Scottish properties, along with Loch Fyne Hotel &Spa, Oban Bay Hotel, Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, the Glencoe Inn, Balmoral Arms in Ballater, Thainstone House in Inverurie, Fonab Castle in Pitlochry and Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn.
Dunkeld House Hotel in thre town of Dunkeld, is set on the banks of the River Tay, within a 280-acre estate of natural woodlands and was originally the home of the 7th Duke of Atholl.
Its spa offers a range of treatments, from hot stone massages, to anti-aging facials, using the iconic and organic ishga skincare range made from seaweed from the Hebrides.
Also included on the SpaSeekers top 10 Afternoon Tea list was Ringwood Hall in Derbyshire, Norton Park in Hampshire and Cottons Hotel in Cheshire.
