News and Reviews
Review – South Lodge Hotel & Spa – The Ultimate 5-Star Escape to the Country
By Amanda CamilleriFrom Exclusive Hotels – the masterminds behind Pennyhill Park – comes one of the UK’s most exciting spa hotels in the form of South Lodge.
Review: Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
By Lisa BrownA hop and a skip from a gorgeous pebble stone beach, the charming medieval-style manor house and scattered cottages that are Bailiffscourt blend seamlessly in to a rolling countryside back drop. Peacocks and peahens roam the manicured gardens. The 30 acre estate boasts a 13th century chapel and an award winning spa.
Review – Boringdon Hall & GAIA Spa
Perched high on a hill just 6 miles north of Plymouth, a beautiful Elizabethan manor house literally steeped in history. Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth are among many esteemed guests that have graced Boringdon’s doors over the centuries.
Review: We Check in to Corinthia & ESPA Life
Perched in a prime location right next to the River Thames, the grand Victorian building which houses The Corinthia has been given new lease of life and now boasts some of the most stylish suites and penthouses in the capital. Combined with a state-of-the-art spa this hotel offers complete 21st Century luxury living in the centre of the metropolis.
Lefay Resorts Reveal a New Eco-Friendly Wellness Retreat in the Italian Alps
Lefay Resorts unveils the second jewel in its collection, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti this week. The new spa resort is set amongst a mountain landscape, declared by UNESCO a “World Heritage site” for its beauty.
Review – ULTRAcel Therapy at the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic, London
By Lisa BrownWhere better to experience ULTRAcel therapy – the non-invasive ‘lunchtime facelift’ that beauty influencers and A-listers have been raving about – than a renowned London clinic that has had celebrities flocking at its doors for decades. Lisa Brown checks in to the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic in Knightsbridge to find out if the age-defying treatment lives up to the hype.
Review: We Check in to Cowley Manor & C-Side Spa
It’s the attention to detail that makes Cowley Manor stand out. The rack of Hunter wellies at the door, to wear while you stroll around the exquisite Grade II listed gardens, the golden triple cooked chips that compliment the club sandwich, the funky, Scandi-style rugs and throws. From the service to the salt cellars, everything feels like it’s been carefully and lovingly thought out.
World Renowned Health Resort Chiva-Som Is Set to Reopen With a Fresh New Look This Autumn
Renowned luxury wellness resort Chiva-Som has announced that it will reopen its doors on 15 October 2019. The date will mark the completion of the fourth and final stage of a top-to-toe renovation – the first major works since its inauguration 24 years ago.
Review – The Regenerating Programme at Almar Jesolo, Italy – We Check In
By Lisa BrownAlmar Jesolo is gaining momentum as one of Italy’s leading spa resorts…
Review – Restore Body and Mind at the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Willow Stream Spa
By Behiye HassanNestled among the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland is the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Willow Stream Spa, which offers stunning views of the lake and The Alps. The authentic spa experiences are inspired by local traditions, plants and herbs as well as Willow Stream signature treatments.
How Ancient Oils Help With Modern Lifestyles
By Jo FoleyTracie Cant is an alchemist – for she can change the way your body feels, how you look and how you perform in just one session. She can even help you change the way you live.
Review – ESPA Life at Corinthia Launches a Natural Facelift Facial With Extraordinary Results
By Lisa BrownIt’s the warm glow of the flickering fires, the sleek granite lap pool, frothing multi-jet vitality pools and the stunning glass-encased amphitheatre sauna that ensures The Thermal Floor is the star of the show at ESPA Life at Corinthia.
Review – Edinburgh’s Grande Dame, the Waldorf Astoria, Gets a Shiny New Spa Update
By Laura MillarEstablished as a railway hotel in Scotland’s elegant capital in 1903, and still known by its original name, The Caledonian, its spa has had a smart rebrand, introducing some exciting new skincare ranges to its repertoire…
Wellness in Paradise – New Pilates, Yoga, & Beauty Retreats at Niyama Private Island, Maldives
Wellness journeys and beauty retreats in Paradise – Niyama Private Island & Drift Spa, Maldives, announces three new retreats for spring…
Review – The Light Retreat at Ockenden Manor
By Lisa BrownThe Light Retreat takes place at Ockenden Manor – a luxurious countryside hotel with a top-class spa and the verdant backdrop of the Sussex Downs – the setting in itself should be more than enough to make your shoulders drop and instil a lighter state of mind…
Review – We Check in to St Moritz Hotel and Spa – A Cowshed Retreat on the Cornish Coast
By Jody ThompsonMention the words St Moritz to most people, and their thoughts will turn to the exclusive ski resort in the Swiss Alps. But you can have your own slice of luxury closer to home at Cornwall’s sumptuous St Moritz Hotel and Spa for the perfect winter break – and if you really want to be sporty, just swap skiing for surfing.
Aman Unveils Its First Holistic Wellness Centre at Amanpuri, Phuket
A pioneer in resort spas, Aman has always delivered a transforming, holistic wellness experience, taking care of mind, body and spirit. Now, in February 2019 Amanpuri – home to the flagship Aman Spa in Phuket, Thailand – is expanding its offerings even further with the introduction of integrative medical services and Intensive Wellness Immersions at its new and revolutionary Holistic Wellness Centre.
Gaylia Kristensen Launches First UK Pop up at Sospa, Sofitel St James
By Behiye HassanThe founder of the Australian skincare brand has partnered with the exclusive London hotel to offer her signature facial treatments in Britain for the first time.
Homegrown Healing – Luxury Spas Across Asia Source Local Ingredients for Holistic Treatments
Any property worth its locally-sourced bath salt will know that many guests crave a sense of place when they are travelling. It’s a maxim that can be applied to various elements ranging from architecture to F&B offerings. Another area that many hotels are striving to keep hyper-local is their spas. And this applies to ingredients as well as the treatments themselves. Spa-goers can make their own scrub from the famously fragrant pepper grown on the island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam, have their muscles loosened by poultices made with fresh coconuts on the Thai island of Koh Samui and let their face feel the benefits of Japanese botanicals such as plum root, pine needles, and magnolia bark.
Spa & Romance – The Best Retreats in the UK for a Romantic Getaway
The day of love day is almost upon us and what better way to treat your beau than a romantic spa break. From blustery coastal retreats, to cosy countryside hideaways – here’s our edit of the most romantic spa hotels in the UK.