Get pampered in Newton Abbot

Whether your summer was spent chilling out on the beach or running around after your kids – everyone deserves a pampering to ease into the winter months.

Luckily in and around Newton Abbot you will find a variety of businesses and treatments that promise to refresh and revitalise you all over again.

Some techniques are orthodox, others a little different. Tranquility, in Devon Square, for instance offers stone message therapy. They say that the warmth of the smooth volcanic rocks will help revive your aching joints and muscles. Sounds good!

Get Wicked in Union Street offer all the usual beauty treatments and also the latest tanning technology – if you want to prolong your summer skin colour.

Venturing a little out of Newton Abbot Beautytime Health & Beauty Clinic in Station Road, Bovey Tracey also offers stone massage therapy as well as such delights as red vein removal!

Browns Beauty and Tanning, in Powderham Road offer a variety of packages. With names such as "Heaven" and "Revive" they sound very tempting. Their Duo Pamper package is for two people to be spoilt! 

Those with a hankering for a swim and sauna are more than catered for in the Newton Abbot area too.

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre offers a swim, sauna and steam for as little as £4.20 (see prices).

The health club at Finlake Holiday Park, Chudleigh, has all of the above but set in a very relaxed atmosphere. 

To start the winter months fighting fit then Steve’s Gym in Bradley Lane is a good place to visit. As well as stocking a big range of machines and weights it’s known for its friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. 

Winners 2000, Greenhill Way, Kingsteignton, is just over a year old now and is proving to be very popular among locals. They have lots of different classes available and  personal trainers on hand to give advice on your specific needs.

For a different way to revitalise body and mind why not try Yoga?

Kay Lavin runs daytime and evening seven-week courses at Kingskerswell’s Community and Leisure Centre, School Road.

There she promises to help you feel better mentally and physically – improving suppleness strength and stamina. For further information and prices visit her website.  

Please feel free to add to this list with your own recommendations and experiences.