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THE FIVE MOST POPULAR SPAS IN CORNWALL HAVE BEEN REVEALED

Fistral Beach on the North Coast of Cornwall has been revealed as Cornwall’s most booked spa. The findings have been unveiled by www.spabreaks.com which totalled 31.41% of all bookings made in Cornwall this year.

In second place was St Ives Harbour Hotel and Spa and taking the third spot located not far from Fistral Beach in Newquay was Bedruthan Hotel and Spa. In fourth place came Polurrian on the Lizard and in 5th place with 9.69% of the bookings in Cornwall was St Michaels Resort.

•1 - FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL AND SPA

Soothed by the sounds of the sea, this hotel offers a laid-back beachy vibe that is carried through to its spa. Here, guests will find stylish interiors and a holistic experience. Float in the pool in the spa featuring underwater music, or relax in the steam room and spa bath. The treatment menu is extensive and includes organic GAIA rituals, including an ocean ritual and crystal therapy.

•2 - ST IVES HOTEL AND SPA

Cornish getaways don’t come much more boutique and relaxing than this. Just steps from the seashore, guests will be enchanted by the coastal views and salty fresh air afforded from so many vantage points in the hotel. The sea theme is carried into the spa, with a pool and hot tub as well as luxury body and facial treatments, which include a signature sea salt body exfoliation, all designed to leave guests feeling revitalised.

•3 - BEDRUTHAN HOTEL AND SPA

This coastal, Cornish spa has the added benefit of panoramic sea views, giving guests a sense of fresh air and space. There are many experiences to choose from, with holistic therapists guiding them through personalised massages or mind-slowing meditation. The Sensory Garden is especially healing, offering seven stages which draw on the sights, sounds, aromas and textures of nature.

•4 - POLURRIAN ON THE LIZARD

With an unrivalled location atop a cliff overlooking the waves below, this hotel is rich in natural beauty, offering a feeling of wellness just by being there. Its leisure and spa facilities extend this by offering outdoor swimming, yoga classes and a verandah for relaxation where seals can be spotted swimming. Inside, luxurious treatments are available that will make guests feel rejuvenated before maybe indulging in a sunset beach walk.

•5 - ST MICHAELS RESORT

Effortlessly stylish, this contemporary hotel with its fantastic spa brings the outdoors in. Guests will need all day in the spa to make the most of its facilities, from its Cornish sea salt steam room to a large hydrotherapy pool. There’s an extensive treatment menu to choose from including signature spa treatments, as well as a deep relaxation room and a barrel sauna overlooking the sea.

For more information or to book visit www.spabreaks.com or call 0800 043 6600.

SPRING INTO SUMMER AT THE ST MORITZ HOTEL AND COWSHED SPA IN TREBETHERICK, CORNWALL

The St Moritz Hotel first opened in the 1940s when city dwellers rejoiced in the opportunity to get away and feel the freedom and vital fresh air benefits of both the coast and country. More recently in 2009, under the guidance of brothers Hugh and Steve Ridgway, the St Moritz Hotel that’s located on the North Cornish coast was reborn. Taking their creative 21st-century approach to the original experience, they rebuilt the building alongside Cornish designers Absolute, following the classic styling of the Art Deco era, re-imagining the ultimate coastal hotel holiday experience for global travellers and holidaymakers of all ages. Think delicious dinners, full Cornish breakfasts, mocktails and cocktails plus signature Cowshed massages or facials in the Cowshed Spa (the only one you’ll find outside of a Soho House) and you get the idea. Various packages are available to book, at www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk

THE DRIFTWOOD SPAS, ST. AGNES

This unique wedding venue hosts elopement-style ceremonies with just the couple and maybe their dog, or a larger gathering of up to 82 guests offering flexibility for celebrations of all shapes and sizes. The venue is home to 15 bedrooms offering bed and breakfast accommodation and there’s a complimentary stay if a minimum spend is met.

Ceremonies take place overlooking the beautiful Trevaunance Cove, followed by drinks and canapés in the Cliffside Garden. The newly licensed, hand-made oak structure is the perfect place to say vows, with just over eighty guests watching on. Decorated with cliffside lights, fairylights and foliage, it’s the perfect pick for an outdoor wedding. Alternatively, the rustic-inspired Wheel Room is ideal for smaller gatherings, or as a backup to the garden celebration in case of Cornish drizzle! There’s also the spacious, light-filled Sea View Dining Room with its wide windows and the cosy Fishing Loft Bar, perfect for weddings in all seasons with each celebration tailored to the couple’s requirements. Staff are on hand to put up and take down decorations, plus There’s also a pop-up bar on-site stocked with Driftwood Ales and larger and cider on tap.

Ceremony licence? Yes

Contact: 01872 552 428, https://driftwoodspars.co.uk/events/ wedding-receptions-and-ceremonies

• We love... that The Driftwood Spars is a fully licensed venue, and a live band or DJ can perform until midnight. Other entertainment ideas include photo booths and roulette tables.

OVER ON THE EAST SIDE...

Fowey Hall, a historic Victorian mansion overlooking the Fowey estuary and part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, will relaunch in late spring, positioning it as one of the leading family hotels in Cornwall. After a full property refurbishment in 2020, a further 20 contemporary bedrooms will be added and - the jewel in the crown - four expansive new Bay Suites will sit atop the renovated spa, with commanding sea views from elevated, private balconies. The suites allow the spectacular views to be the main focus, are contemporary in design and boast natural, earthy materials and textures that are perfectly complemented by warm accents of brass and burnt orange upholstery. A new outdoor pool will also open with sea views, making Fowey Hall one of the very few luxury hotels on the south Cornish coast to offer this facility.

Fowey Hall is part of Luxury Family Hotels, a collection of five familyfocused properties across southern England. From babies through to teens, expectant parents to grandparents and even dog owners, all age groups and families of every genre are thoughtfully considered and catered for with an incredible range of amenities and facilities. From a milk butler service with the delivery of sterilised and heated bottles of milk and the provision of all the equipment parents could need, to a dedicated children’s library and cinema with daily screenings complete with popcorn, Fowey Hall encourages families to spend quality time together, safe in the knowledge that all the little things are taken care of.

Fowey Hall also offers 90 minutes of complimentary childcare per night’s stay at their on-site Ofsted-registered Four Bears Den, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a newly refurbished spa with treatments from organic seaweed skincare brand, Ishga. The restaurant features classic dishes for the whole family, with ingredients from local suppliers and a focus on seafood, as well as an intimate bar overlooking the sea and cosy lounges for evening cocktails once the children are tucked up in bed, watching a film in the cinema room or playing with friends in the games room.

The hotel is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a few minutes walk away from the fishing port of Fowey, which offers renowned restaurants such as Fitzroy (from the team behind Primeur, Jolene and Western’s Laundry) and Appleton’s (from Andy Appleton, former head chef at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall) alongside numerous art galleries and boutiques. A ten-minute walk away lies the sheltered cove of ReadyMoney, with sandy shores and calm, waters complete with an anchored bathing platform during the summer months. The hotel will furnish families with buckets, spades and fishing nets for a day spent at the beach.

Luxury Family Hotels acknowledge that families come in all different shapes and sizes, and for many, dogs are very much part of the fold. Every dog is greeted with a woof welcome pack and can also enjoy dishes from their ‘a la bark’ menu and Waggy Tails Tea Time, complete with a puppacino.

For more information and to book, visit www.foweyhallhotel.co.uk

One of Cornwall’s most unique small wedding venues, Pengersick Castle is steeped in history with tales of shipwrecks, smuggling and hidden treasure. Grade I listed and dating back to 1520 the castle oozes charm and character with ornately carved fireplaces, massive beams and fine carved stone mullion windows. The castle makes the most magical backdrop for your special day.