If you’re not one of the millions of people escaping London this bank holiday weekend and you feel like a treat, take a tip from me and pay a visit to one of the city’s nicest day spas, The Sanctuary. Although slap bang in the middle of busy Covent Garden it manages to feel like a calm, peaceful haven a million miles away from the bustle. Last time I was there I tried a soothing full body massage, relaxed in the gorgeous Koi Lounge (pictured below) and feasted on a delicious Salad Nicoise in the spa’s excellent restaurant. What are you waiting for?

www.thesanctuary.co.uk