Eden Hall Spa – heaven is a place on earth – and it can be found about 30 miles south of Worksop near Newark.

It is a building as beautiful on the outside as the inside.

The clientele is mainly made up of women who know the benefits, and appreciate the sense of tranquillity a day here can bring.

Men have football or golf to relax and rejuvenate their minds and stimulate their senses.

But forget football, and head to the serenity of the spa.

Eden Hall offers facilities that are second to none. This fully refurbished and renovated refuge has cost millions to transform, but it was well worth the investment.

You can challenge the body by heading to the gym or the dance studio for a workout, before embarking on exercising the mind, and training it to switch off from the strains that life can bring.

During my visit I embarked upon a journey of discovery. I discovered the benefits of a full-body massage. This proved to be 60 minutes of unadulterated heaven. As the therapist pummelled and plied my muscles, and worked on freeing up the tension knots in my neck and shoulders, my mind gradually began to relax too. It took a while but by the time I was into my facial I had forgotten about the demands two children under five bring – not to mention the stresses of a deadline driven industry.

After my pre-arranged appointments, there was time to chill out further before lunch in any one of the several relaxation rooms, not to mention the gardens that offer seclusion and serenity.

Lunch is a little surreal however. As you enter your allocated dining room you, together with most guests, dine in dressing gowns. It reminded me in one way of a hospital stay, but the cuisine is definitely nothing like the offerings of the NHS.

From here I embarked upon the sauna journey – from heat blasts to cold jets, to feet stimulation to steam inhalation.

A swim in the pool ended my road to relaxation.

l The Worksop Guardian has teamed up with Eden Hall Day Spa to give TWO lucky readers the chance to enjoy a day of relaxation at one of the largest and most luxurious day spas in the country.

Just one day at Eden Hall could reduce stress, restore vitality and bring your body and mind back into harmony. Your day will include full use of the salt water vitality pool, aqua detox centre, gymnasium, exercise and relaxation classes and a three course lunch in the Seventh Heaven restaurant.

Gift Vouchers are available from £69 for a full day of relaxation and are available to purchase online at www.edenspa.co.uk or by calling 01636 525555

l To be in with a chance, answer the following question:

Q: What is the name of the restaurant at Eden Hall Spa?

Put your name, together with your address and daytime contact number on a postcard, and send it to the usual address, or enter online at www.worksopguardian.co.uk.

The closing date for all entries is Friday 17th October. Normal Guardian rules apply.

by Jackie Laver