WITH A-level and GCSE results, looming a great way for mums to celebrate exam successes with their daughters is now on offer at Calcot Spa near Tetbury.

A special day spa package, The Teen-Ageless Day has recently been launched and is designed for girls (aged 15 and over) to spend a day enjoying the benefits of a spa alongside their mums (or any mother figure of their choice).

Recognising that life-long skin care is crucial, at whatever age, staff at the award winning Calcot Spa at Calcot Manor provide pampering, information and top tips on how to look good.

Therapists analyse the skin care routine of both generations, recommend the appropriate products and provide instruction on how to use them.

I tested out this package with my 16-year-old daughter, Grace just after she had finished her GCSE exams and was feeling frazzled and in need of a rest.

We arrived at the Spa for a 9.30am start and were greeted with a drink and our own pile of fluffy robes, towels and slippers.

Within minutes we were relaxing Calcot's beautiful 16 metre indoor pool before our one hour Skin Care For Life session.

This is a relaxed, fun session where mum and daughter can try out the different products recommended and discuss their skin care routines.

Grace had been using a good quality, expensive cleanser at home but it was making her skin flaky.

So rather than exhaust her limited budget buying product one product after another until it suited it was invaluable to be able to test products and feel the results instantly.

The rest of the day was spent lounging around the hot tub and dipping in and out of the sauna and steam room by which time we were ready for our delicious light lunch with a choice of starter and main course or main course and dessert.

In the afternoon we were back in the therapy room for a manicure (coral varnish for me and electric blue for her) and a make-up session.

As someone who hasn't changed their make-up 'look' for probably 30 years I realised it wasn't just Grace who needed the tips on how to apply it.

The day finished at 5.30pm and we were both feeling so relaxed and glamorous we decided to go out on the town.

The teenager I spent the evening with was unrecognisable from the grumpy one that had fallen out of bed stressed and sullen that morning.

This was really mother and daughter time at its best and a perfect treat for any milestone in your daughter's life.

Spa manager Cathy Ball said: "I am really excited about this package. It's a fantastic way to bridge the generation gap."

I'll second that.

The Teen Ageless Spa Day runs seven days a week (subject to availablity) and is priced at £125 per person (on the basis that the teenager and mother/godmother/stepmother/grandmother will be enjoying the spa treatments together).

Calcot Spa at Calcot Manor (England's AA Hotel of the Year 2005-2006) provides a complete leisure experience with pool, gym, Hamman bed, six treatment rooms and a dedicated cosmetics area among many other features.

For further details, information on other specialised Day Spa packages and to book a Teen-Ageless day telephone 01666 891232 or email spa@calcotmanor.co.uk or log on to www.calcotmanor.co.uk/spa.