How would she rate the luxurious Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds?
As a beauty journalist, there’s not a lot I don’t know about spa hotels. Relaxing, peaceful places that offer an escape from everyday stress. They should soothe away any aches and pains in your head and in your heart. So it’s fair to say that my expectations for Whatley Manor and its Aquarias Spa were high. But those expectations were met as soon as my sister and I drove up the hotel’s private tree-lined driveway and the fairytale-like entrance greeted us. As the hotel’s discreet set of gates opened magically, and we drove into the typically picturesque Cotswold-stone courtyard that‘s surrounded by the Grade-II listed manor house, we were far from disappointed. The smartly-dressed concierge met us at our car (which was valet parked for the rest of our stay) with a VIP “Hello Mrs Francis” name check and smooth, swift check-in. Deluxe accommodation Our swanky accommodation was an impressive split-level 3-room suite (divided into spacious living, bedroom and bathroom areas) with impressiv
