Rushing off to my sunny Christmas in South Africa I was faced with a serious emergency as I noticed my neglected toes.

I must have been on Santa's good girl list as I struck gold with an upgrade for my Virgin flight, and managed to wangle entry into the swanky Clubhouse. After sipping on a glass (or three) of champagne, I headed to the Cowshed spa for a quick pedi. I re-emerged, flipflops packed with gloriously shiny tootsies with a fabulous colour to show off.

The Cowshed spa is definitely my go-to for all emergencies: the morning-after treatment at Shoreditch House, a rejuvenating jetlag busting full body massage at Soho Miami Beach House, the most indulgent facials at Babington House, and I don't travel anywhere without their Cranberry Seed Rejuvenating Facial Oil £36 (it's the most brilliant thing for any kind of sunburn or super-dry skin too). I couldn't live without them.