A SPA near Durham has been named among the best in the North-East after reaching the final in an industry awards scheme.

The Spa at Ramside, located at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa at Carville, has been named as a finalist in the North-East Spa of the Year category of the Professional Beauty Regional Awards.

Spa director Joanne Green is thrilled to once again in the frame for a major award.

“It’s always fantastic to be shortlisted and I am delighted that we have impressed the judges of the Professional Beauty Regional Awards,” she said.

“The whole team here at the Spa at Ramside works hard to ensure our customers enjoy a first class experience every time they visit, and it’s wonderful to be recognised in this way.

“To reach the finals shows us that our hard work and commitment is paying off, and now we are all looking forward to the big ceremony later in the year to see if we can emerge as winners.”

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Manchester in October.

For further information about the spa, telephone 0191-375-3088, email enquiries@ramsidespa.co.uk or visit the hotel website www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk