Double Up the Pampering at the Rena Spa at the Midland Hotel Manchester #Gifted
After experiencing all what Manchester city centre has to offer, I guarantee you will deserve some much needed you time, so head down to the Rena Spa at the Midland, so you can sit back relax and watch the world go by and let the super spa team spoil you from head to toe.
The warm welcome by Cassey instantly makes you feel at home explaining that every Rena Spa Day package comes with towels, robes and slippers for use while in the spa. Full use of the thermal suite, poolside area, relaxation room and the onsite gym if you are feeling all active.
Fancy doubling up your rest and relaxation time, well why not opt for one of the Rena Spa exclusive experiences, their divine ‘Double Up’ package, that includes a 30-minute Rasul treatment for two, 50-minute spa treatment, a glass of bubbly, a light lunch or an Afternoon Tea and a £10 voucher to spend on spa products, is pure bliss.
My lovely beauty therapist Hannah, who provided me with a marvellous manicure with polish of my choosing and if that wasn’t enough a beautiful balancing and detoxifying treatment wrap.
Beginning, with gentle exfoliation with their crushed cabernet scrub, followed by an application of their contouring concentrate, designed to help boost the metabolism and ease away tension and speed up the elimination of toxins.
Followed by an application of their vine body butter massaged onto the skin and then wrapped to cocoon the skin with hydrating. The experience also included a full scalp treatment for total relaxation.
Now after all that pampering, things get next level as included within our package was a Royale Champagne Afternoon Tea to be served in the iconic Midland Hotel tearooms.
No sooner than taking our seats our lovely lady server, who was professional, personable and super sweet all round, made her introductions and provided us with some fabulous fizz.
The Afternoon Tea really is an exquisite experience and the perfect treat, as offerings include finger sandwiches, brioche rolls, freshly baked scones, with sultanas and plain, along with lashings of clotted cream and a whole selection of jams including our favourites raspberry and strawberry.
The sweet treat plate is so scrummy, as you can see the range of lovely offerings is impressive and the attention to detail makes this special including the lovely logo chocolate piece with the motif of the Midland Tearoom.
The Rena really do have their spa packages spot on, as I could not think of a better way to spend the day; Spa pampering, Champagne and Afternoon Tea a winning combination for sure.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Piglet’s perfection can be enjoyed, as they have produced some amazing Afternoon Teas including the 
The Afternoon Tea can be delivered direct to your door, so make sure that you are not late for this incredibly tasty tea date.
As if things could not get any sweeter, you also receive x4 cute cake slices including x2 Rich chocolate cakes with gold glitter dust and x2 spiced caramel apple cakes with pieces of caramelised apples and biscuit on top.
Also included are some smashing savouries x4 spiced chickpea and quinoa pastry rolls, x2 mushroom, garlic, and breadcrumb tarts and x2 vegan scotch eggs filled with a chickpea and vegetable medley and beautiful beetroot centre.
Your much needed thirst can be quenched, as Piglet’s Afternoon tea includes Earl Gray and Breakfast Teapigs teas, so sip, eat and enjoy.
Owner Sophie and her team have created a cosy and snug environment perfect for family, friends and couples to enjoy a chocolate indulgence making your day much sweeter.
As always, the whole team make you feel welcome and part of the Cocoa works family from the moment you step in the door which is a reason many York residents and visitors to York keep returning.
The York Cocoa Works Chocolate Indulgence package includes a platter of super scrummy chocolate truffles, cakes and a hand-crafted bar of chocolate.
You also receive a hot drink of choice and I would highly recommend having their signature hot chocolate.
Sophies beautifully bespoke handcrafted chocolate packages allow the team to adapt for allergies such as dairy free, wheat free, vegetarian and vegan, so perfect for everyone.
Bad Brownies are a brilliant brownies home delivery service that will make your day with their freshly baked bespoke brownie yumminess.
These Brownies are perfect to enjoy at home an Afternoon Tea at home for celebrations such as VE Day, Birthdays and Anniversaries.
Their beautiful bespoke city centre York location is the perfect place to escape the crowds and enjoy some you time.
Fixtures and fittings have been carefully thought out mixing the traditional and contemporary to create a warm and welcoming hub.
Get cosy and snug and craft your very own chocolate lollipops, perfect to gift or enjoy for yourself.
The bonus about being independent is their ability to tailor make options especially when it comes to dietary requirements. Not only were dietaries such as no milk, no egg etc not a problem, but the way Michelle reassured myself before the visit put my mind at ease.
When visiting York Cocoa Works it feels like family, as Michelle and her team are just as lovely as their chocolate treats.
The Chocolate Lollipop making was a simple, but fun experience which took me back to my childhood evoking memories of baking in the kitchen with my mum.
You are free to release your inner artistic and creative spirit and use the toppings to create your Lollipop Piece de resistance aka your marvellous masterpiece.
The 70 – 90 minute tour takes in Edinburgh Castle, the Elephant café, along with many of the locations that inspired J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series of book such as Spoon Café, greyfriar’s cemetery and George Heriot’s school which is believed to be the inspiration for the Hogwarts architecture.
The Red Bus Bistro team will sort you into your house, whip up some wizarding incantations and spells to create a magical mouth-watering Harry Potter themed Afternoon tea…swish and flick.
With lighthearted, fun and factual Harry Potter themed commentary from our wizarding Mr Potter, I am sure you will score his performance much more than 9 ¾!
The room was clean, contemporary and offered a fabulous tea/coffee tray along with a well designed desk area and chill out sofa zone to enjoy your refreshments.
Bathroom facilities included a fabulous rainfall shower, illuminated mirror, complimentary toiletries and full-length mirrors.
The onsite Soap Factory Lounge and Kitchen was ideal for a drink before heading off out into Leeds.
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