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Love is… staying at home this Valentine’s

If you’re anything like me, the thought of holding hands across a dimly lit restaurant on Valentine’s Day with lots of other couples smiling goofily into each others eyes makes you cringe, then a good alternative is opting to stay at home.

That’s not to say I avoid the day all together (the staying at home is strictly my own preference – lots of women adore having their hand… read the rest of “Love is… staying at home this Valentine's”

Love on the menu

Following my discussion on a stay-at-home Valentine’s Day, today’s Metro features an article with some advice from top chef Thierry Laborde on how to create that perfect Valentine’s meal that us mere ordinary culinary folk can rustle up.

Check out the article below:

http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/food/812553-valentine-s-day-put-love-on-the-menu-by-cooking

If your Valentine’s cooking experience reveals inner talents or shows up your lack of talent, Laborde runs his own cookery school, The… read the rest of “Love on the menu”

Discover some vintage romance this Valentines with our Limited Edition Wild Rose & Violet Eau de Toilette

Packaged in an elegant presentation box, this classic fragrance makes the perfect gift this Valentines.

The soft, feminine floral bouquet is subtle but not over powering in sweetness like some floral scents can be.
Combining vintage charm with timeless notes of Rose and… read the rest of “Discover some vintage romance this Valentines with our Limited Edition Wild Rose & Violet Eau de Toilette”

Pampering Presents This Valentines

For those of you good enough to be thinking about treating your loved one at Valentines already, our special day spa offer is just the ticket. 

From only £109 you can spoil your loved one to a day of complete pampering and relaxation. Our special Valentines package includes full use of the spa’s facilities and a 50 minute treatment to really help the recipient unwind and truly relax. … read the rest of “Pampering Presents This Valentines”

Christmas gifting made simple at thesanctuary.co.uk

Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to start shopping. Whether you’re looking for gifts for your mum, sister, friend, girlfriend or wife The Sanctuary has it all under one big online roof.
Ranging from £8 to £50 our beautifully boxed gifts are the perfect choice. Containing all your Sanctuary favourites, there’s plenty to choose from and you’re guaranteed to find something to… read the rest of “Christmas gifting made simple at thesanctuary.co.uk”

Heavenly hour at The Sanctuary

Being pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to give up on pampering. Far from it in fact – now is the perfect time to treat yourself to some luxurious unadulterated ‘me time’!
Whilst many pregnant women blossom during pregnancy, I can honestly say that I have not (I know this as people have actually told me!!). An aching back, shoulders and stretched, tight feeling skin have all taken their toll… read the rest of “Heavenly hour at The Sanctuary ”

All good things come in small packages

Discover gorgeous box sets from Aromatherapy Associates this Christmas at The Sanctuary. Available to buy through our Floral Street, Covent Garden shop or through phone orders, these cute gift boxes make the ideal pressie for that person who is impossible to buy for or for anyone who loves to be pampered.

I’m stocking up this year as there’s… read the rest of “All good things come in small packages ”

The ultimate girly indulgence this Christmas!

What’s the best thing you could get a woman this Christmas? Easy… a day of complete relaxation. A day to herself. A day where she doesn’t worry about the kids, the house chores or her job.  Whether she shares it with a friend for a catch up and a gossip or just enjoys the day entirely on her own, a day at The Sanctuary Spa is… read the rest of “The ultimate girly indulgence this Christmas! ”

Bargain of the week!

For those of you who are getting in early for Christmas or for those who just love a bargain, head to your nearest Boots store between the 9th-16th October and get your mitts on a fantastic deal where you can pick up our Deluxe Beauty Gift Box (usually priced at £35) for only £17.50.

Stuck for ideas for Mother’s Day?

Our Floral Street store in London’s Covent Garden is currently offering a free Fragrance Diffuser worth £14.99 when you spend £20.

These gorgeous reed diffusers are going down a storm so get yours now as the offer finishes on 28th March.  Available in 3 divine fragrances your mum will be as… read the rest of “Stuck for ideas for Mother’s Day?”

Mother’s Day 22nd March

Every mum loves to be pampered so treat your mum this Mother’s Day (22nd March, don’t forget now) to a day at our newly refurbished spa.

Re-opening on the 16th March after a transformation, a visit to the spa is just what the doctor ordered.

Treat your mum to a gift

What do women want for Valentines? ‘A day of pampering please’ we hear you cry!

What do you get the woman that has everything? … time! At The Sanctuary we offer just that. One of our pampering gift vouchers offers a full day or evening full of time and relaxation all just for her…bliss!

Starting from as little as £44 our… read the rest of “What do women want for Valentines? ‘A day of pampering please’ we hear you cry! ”

Gift Sale at The Sanctuary Spa, Floral Street

If you’re looking for a bargain then look no further, visit our Covent Garden, Floral Street shop for 50% off our Christmas gifts.

These luxurious collections include everything from your favourite Sanctuary products to silk eye masks and fragranced candles.

Stock up… read the rest of “Gift Sale at The Sanctuary Spa, Floral Street”

Last minute shopping? We’ve got it covered.

If you’re anything like me you always leave the Christmas shopping to the very last-minute.
If you’ve left it too late to get out to the shops or simply can’t face it and are now silently panicking what to get at the very last minute when there’s nothing left on the shelves but that lonely pack of slightly dented box of chocolates or funny smelling Lavender Soap box… read the rest of “Last minute shopping? We’ve got it covered. ”

Weekend Spa Retreat Gift features on GMTV’s LK Today

We’re biased in thinking our gifts are great so we always breathe a sigh of relief when other people do too.

Our luxurious Weekend Spa Retreat gift featured on GMTV’s LK Today in a feature on Christmas

What do women want this Christmas?

Complete and utter ‘me time’ that’s what!

Give the women in your life exactly what they want this Christmas, a moment of ‘me time’. Whether it’s a full day at our London Day Spa or a solitary hour in the bath, every woman has the desire to be pampered so give her what she deserves this Christmas…a moment of complete relaxation and escapism…ahh bliss… read the rest of “What do women want this Christmas?”

Christmas will soon be upon us, so why not stock up early on gifts?

With everyone ready to grab a bargain this Christmas, we’ve arranged for our 3 for 2 offer to be available early so you can have maximum time to get stocked up on gifts for all the women in your life that deserve a little pampering.

Avoid the hassle of waiting in queues, carrying shed-loads of bags and going out in the cold with the… read the rest of “Christmas will soon be upon us, so why not stock up early on gifts? ”