From slathering warm mud on each other in a Rasul chamber to sharing a steamy room naked, more spas are offering couples treatments. This pampering in private spaces enables partners to spend some quality, intimate time together outside the home.

HANDS ON

The Spa at Chancery Court, London

USP Calm city spa with creative couples menu.

Ambience An oriental vibe, with orchids and pebbles aplenty and a VIP Harmony couple room, several saunas and two amethyst crystal steam rooms.

Experience The Ashtaang eight-handed massage involves four therapists working on two people.

Food Antioxidising berries and minty mineral water.

In-crowd Lovestruck couples.

Wallet watch £540 for the Ashtaang massage.

Need to know (020-7829 7058; spachancerycourt.com)

ROMANTIC RETREAT

Samas Spa, Park Hotel Kenmare, Ireland

USP A slick spa in perfect harmony with its natural surrounds. Yet the pretty town is just a stroll away.

Ambience Bond-like glass walls with slate floors and mossy roof.

Experience Indulge yourselves in a private couples suite with your own outdoor vitality pool and choice of shared treatments.

Food Fresh fruit and ginger tea. Hearty gourmet in the hotel.

In-crowd Smart Brits and locals seeking to pep up their love lives.

Wallet watch Pick any treatment for about £90 each; the couples suite is £120 per half day. Three nights B&B with two dinners from £550 per person.

Need to know (00 353 64 41200; parkkenmare.com)

BATH FOR TWO

Thermae Bath Spa, Bath

USP A spectacular roof-top pool.

Ambience Britain’s coolest all-day spa is steeped in history and packed with places for couples to canoodle.

Experience Aroma couples massage, Pevonia facials and chardonnay bath.

Food Light lunches in smart café.

In-crowd Romantics and tourists.

Wallet watch From £19 for 2 hours.

Need to know (01225 331234; www.thermaebathspa.com)

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