Are you looking for somewhere for the whole family to escape to? Check out our guide to the top 10 family-friendly spas in the UK. We've included spas that offer treatments for both children and adults so that you can enjoy the experience together, alongside those with kids' clubs, activities or childcare provision should you want to take the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself.

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Overlooking the sweeping sands of Mawgan Porth beach in North Cornwall, with views out to Trevose Head and St Ives in the distance, the Bedruthan Steps Hotel has children at the heart of its ethos. While parents relax in the Ocean and Hydro Spas, children can enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas, kids' clubs and fun pool sessions.

For more information: Bedruthan Steps Hotel, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall TR8 4BU; 01637 860555; www.bedruthan.com

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Charlton House near Bath, Somerset, is home to the opulent Monty's Spa, which uses its own brand of apothecary products made with fresh ingredients in its treatments and therapies. The hotel welcomes children and has an arrangement with an agency that can provide nannies and babysitters, while local family attractions include Longleat House and Safari Park, and the Roman spa town of Bath.

For more information: Charlton House, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4PR; 01749 342008; www.charltonhouse.com

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At the award-winning St David's Hotel & Spa in Cardiff, Wales, the spa pool is open to children during dedicated hours and the hotel can put you in touch with local nannies. In the hotel, the friendly staff make children of all ages feel welcome and the Tides Grill restaurant and room service both have tempting kids' menus.

For more information: St David's Hotel & Spa, Havannah Street, Cardiff CF10 5SD; 02920 454045; www.thestdavidshotel.com

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A five-star hotel and spa, The Grove specialises in family breaks, with first-class childcare alongside first-class pampering for parents and has recently been chosen by ESPA to be the London home of the new ESPA Super Active facial. Set in a grand country house, the head gardener's cottage has been transformed into a children's entertainment centre called Anoushka's, with a nursery and adventure playground. Meanwhile, mum and dad can indulge themselves at the wonderful Sequoia Spa.

For more information: The Grove, Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire WD3 4TG; 01923 807807; www.thegrove.co.uk

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The Club spa at Gleneagles offers a range of 'Little Miss' treatments for six- to 16-year-olds, as well as a children's pool, an outdoor hot pool with a kids' Splash Hour at weekends and a playroom. Outside, there is a junior tennis court, football pitch and mountain bikes and kites to borrow. With the little ones taken care of, parents can completely unwind in the lagoon-shaped pool, Turkish bath or therapy rooms.

For more information: The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland PH3 1NF; 0800 389 3737; www.gleneagles.com

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At the MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort, the Academy hotel has been specially designed for families with large rooms and informal dining. During holidays, the Aviemore Adventurers club runs adventure activities for kids, while there is an indoor playground for use whatever the weather. At the Vital Beauty spa, parents can choose from Vital and Decleor treatments.

For more information: Aviemore Highland Resort, Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1PN; 0845 608 3734;  www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

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Set in 1,800 acres of parkland, the Ickworth Hotel is a playground for parents and children. Staff at the Four Bear's Den look after babies and young children from 10am to 4.45pm daily, with tea at 5pm, while older children are kept entertained at the CLUB/BLU. Outside there are bike and nature trails, an adventure playground and horseriding. Away from all the activity, the holistic spa has a wide range of Aquae Sulis Retreat Treatments for mums and dads.

For more information: The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE; 01284 735350; www.ickworthhotel.co.uk

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At the Longleat Forest Center Parcs in Wiltshire, there are ten different Aqua Sana day pamper packages to choose from, including 'stress relief' and 'pamper him'. Kids won't even notice you've disappeared, as there are activities for children of every age from the under-threes to the early teens, from the Time Out Club to silk-painting workshops to treasure hunts to mini soccer school and much more.

For more information: Center Parcs, Longleat Forest, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7PU; 08448 267723; www.centerparcs.co.uk

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With ESPA treatments and holistic therapies for parents, including vinotherapy and chocolate truffle facials, and 'early starter' treatments for children, the whole family can indulge themselves at the spa at The Vineyard at Stockcross in Berkshire. In fact, the whole place is family-friendly. In the Michelin-starred restaurant the staff are happy to cater for children and the hotel can recommend nannies in the local area.

For more information: The Vineyard at Stockcross, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JU, 01635 528770; www.the-vineyard.co.uk

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Nestled between boutiques just off London's Covent Garden, The Sanctuary is the queen of spas with hundreds of treatments, two pools and the famous swing that has attracted visitors for 25 years. Women only, this is the perfect place to treat a teenage daughter. Indulge in a facial, cocooned between cosy sheets on a warmed therapy bed, or have a pedicure with the famous Sanctuary spa products before relaxing in the fluffy robes for tea in the koi carp lounge.

For more information: The Sanctuary, Covent Garden, London 0870 770 3350; www.thesanctuary.co.uk

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