Spa and Pampering Gifts

A spa gift is for someone who has been running on empty. You want them to switch off, and you want the basket to look like you put thought into it. This page sorts the options by style, so you can decide between a simple bath set, a full home spa, a set with wine, or something made for him.

Simple jasmine and lilac spa sets

If you want a small, gentle gift, start here. The Relaxing Jasmine & Lilac Spa Gift Set is just the spa set, with nothing else in the box. It suits a colleague, a neighbour or a friend who has had a rough week. It says "take a break" without making a fuss. The floral scent is light and easy to like.

Vanilla spa baskets for stress relief

Vanilla is the scent behind several of these baskets. It is warm and sweet, and it suits someone who wants a cosy evening in. The Stress Free Spa Treatment Gift Basket is described as a fragrant vanilla scented spa set, made to soothe frazzled nerves. The Essential Home Spa Gift Basket goes further. It is built as an at-home spa experience with the essentials for a proper soak and scrub. Choose it when you want the recipient to have a full evening of pampering, not just a quick treat.

Spa gift boxes

Gift boxes are a neat, compact way to give a spa present. The Spa Serene Gift Box and the Time To Unwind Spa Gift Box are both described as spoiling gifts for someone special. They are good for birthdays, thank-yous and last-minute needs. The Cuddle in Comfort Spa Gift Box is the cosiest of the group. It has a lavender spa theme, a plush spa robe and a bear hugs cookie. That makes it a good pick for someone who needs comfort as well as a break.

Spa sets with white wine

Adding a bottle of white wine turns a spa gift into an evening. The Jasmine & Lilac Calming Spa & White Wine Gift Set pairs the floral spa set with a Chateau La Graviere White Bordeaux. The Essential Home Spa & White Wine Gift Basket pairs a vanilla scented spa set with a bottle of white. At the top end, the Epitome of Luxury Spa & White Wine Gift Basket is the grand version, with sweet vanilla and white wine. These suit someone who enjoys a glass while they soak.

Spa with red wine

Red wine suits a cooler night and a richer mood. The Stress Free Spa Treatment & Red Wine Gift Basket combines a vanilla spa with a relaxing red wine. It is a good choice if you know the recipient prefers red, or if the gift is for the colder months.

Pampering gifts for him

Spa gifts are not only for women, and two options here are made with men in mind. The Mixture Man Bath & Body Gift Box includes a shaving kit and is for a man who appreciates a little pampering. The Looking Sharp Handmade Shaving Kit & Fine Wine Gift Box is more traditional. It has an Edwin Jagger handmade classic shaving kit with a razor, shaving brush, soap bowl, shaving soap refill and chrome storage stand, plus a bottle of wine. It suits a man who likes proper grooming tools.

How to choose

• Wine or no wine. Only add wine if you know they drink it. If you are unsure, the spa-only sets are the safer choice.
• Scent. Jasmine and lilac is floral and light. Vanilla is sweet and warm. Lavender is used in the robe box.
• How much you want to give. A small set or box is a nice gesture. A home spa basket is an evening's worth of pampering.
• Comfort items. If they need to be looked after, the robe and cookie in the Cuddle in Comfort box do that.
• The person. For him, look at the two shaving and grooming options.

Questions people ask

Is a spa gift right for someone who is grieving or unwell?

It can be, if the wish is for comfort. Pick a gentle set without wine and keep the note short and kind.

Should I choose red or white wine?

Go with what they usually drink. If you do not know, the white wine sets pair with the lighter floral or vanilla scents.

Can I send a spa gift to a man?

Yes. The Mixture Man box and the shaving kit with wine are made for that.

What if I only want something small?

The jasmine and lilac set or one of the spa gift boxes is a good place to start.