I’m looking for a spa and fitness weekend away with my friend, close to London. Any suggestions?

A stone’s throw from London, you can find an oasis of luxury and tranquility at the luxurious Lifehouse Spa retreat. Located in the heart of the countryside in Thorpe-le-Soken in Essex, easily accessible by train from central London, the hotel is surrounded by 12 acres of English Heritage gardens and offers an extensive range of fitness classes from yoga to Zumba, fabulous food and relaxing spa treatments in a beautiful and contemporary setting. Alternatively, Grayshott Spa in Surrey set in an old country manor house, is perfect for a quintessentially English health retreat. There are a number of sports, activities and fitness classes on offer along with healthy food and spa treatments.