A SPA in York has been named Yorkshire Spa Of The Year.

Kuki Hair & Beauty Spa in Huntington Road, was named Yorkshire Spa of the Year at the English Hair and Beauty Awards.

The Spa of the Year category celebrates spas which that allow visitors to rest, be pampered and rejuvenate their body and spirit, and were decided following a public vote and the opinions of expert judges.

Lisa Wilson, owner of the spa, said she was amazed to win, considering the competition included Spa 1877, Titanic Spa, Harrogate Turkish Baths & Health Spa, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, The Academy Spa, The Spa at The Oaks.

She said: “It was completely unexpected to be nominated and an honour to become a finalist, but to win was absolutely amazing and a momentous occasion.

“For the team to be recognised for the wonderful hard work they do to achieve the high standards in the Spa is fantastic, and the whole team are buzzing with pride.”