6 Best Massages In London That Money Can Buy

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Few things in life fill beauty editors with more joy that a great massage. Luckily for us, we get to test out more than our fair share of them as part of the day's work. It is for this reason, we're pretty brushed up on the best massages in London. While people might think our job is all about skincare, we know all too well that achieving your beauty goals starts with your wellbeing (although we know a great facial when we see one, too). Whether you're looking to relieve tension, treat the skin on your limbs or simply restore your wellbeing, a massage is one of the best treatments for the job.

Having said that, because we have tried them all, we know that there are more than a few duds out there—and massages don't come cheap. While some massages on offer in London deliver results you could easily achieve at home with a good body wash and body lotion duo, there are a handful that really work. So, without further ado, here at the best massages the wonderful city of London has to offer—trust us, you won't regret a penny of the expense.

1. Wildsmith Rebalancing Massage at Liberty

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Need To Knows

Best for: Tension release and all-encompassing relaxation

Brand used: Wildsmith Skin

Location: Wildsmith Tree House, Liberty

Overview: A slow (but very thorough) full-body massage that eliminates stress in both muscles and mind

Availability: Book via the Liberty website.

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £120

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Setting

I have tried many treatments based in Liberty's treatment rooms, and although every single one of them has been fantastic, I've always had the same gripe—it's noisy. Behind near the shop floors means music often filters into the room. However, the new Wildsmith Treehouse is a total haven of pure escapism. It sits, nestled up in the roof of Liberty, and has been designed to feel like a treehouse at the brand's home, Heckfield Place. Images of green foliage and nature are projected onto the tent-like walls and the sounds of Heckfield's surrounding nature and countryside play throughout. The only thing to note is that being up in the roof means you are situated close to Liberty's iconic clock, which chimes every 15 minutes. But, to be honest, I was grateful for it keeping me awake so that I could enjoy every single second.

Review

"I don't care what anyone else wants to tell you—if you are after a truly relaxing, fully restorative treatment, nothing compares to one from Wildsmith. I have been lucky enough to try one at the brand's home of Heckfield Place, one in Fortnum & Mason and, now, the Rebalancing Massage at the new Wildsmith Treehouse treatment room in Liberty. All of Wildsmith's treatments are designed to work in tune with our circadian rhythm, and a specific treatment oil is selected depending upon the time of day. My massage was scheduled for 5pm, so it was prime time to wind down. To start, you are stretched, twisted and pulled in a number of positions—and, frankly, it feels euphoric. Then, for 60 sweet minutes, you are treated to a full back, neck, leg, arm, shoulder and torso massage. You leave feeling on top of the world, and I slept exceptionally well for about a week afterwards. Plus, every crack and twinge that were causing me grief in my shoulders previously were eased in the space of an hour—total bliss." – Shannon Lawlor, Executive Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK