Treat yourself: A round-up of some of our best spas

Mullion Cove

Yourself

We all need a bit of a lift from time to time, and Cornwall has plenty of spas just waiting to shower you in luxury and self-care. From specialist skincare products to outdoor experiences, couples' treatments to children’s parties, there is so much variety. Why not treat yourself or a loved one for Valentine’s or Mother’s Day?

Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

1. Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay This adult-only hotel enjoys an enviable position on Newquay’s Pentire headland, with fabulous views over the titular stretch of sand and the Atlantic Ocean. Its stylish interiors are matched by its signature skincare products, created especially for the Fistral and its sister hotel spas (the Esplanade in Newquay and Boringdon Hall near Plymouth). British-made and inspired by Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who personified the Earth, the range fuses organic ingredients across three base oils - Awakening, Balancing or Calming – for use across its spa treatments. www.fistralbeachhotel.co.uk

2. Mullion Cove Hotel A grand building by a picturesque harbour, this has to be one of the most romantic spa-hotels in existence. With the sea so close by, it seems only right for the spa to offer VOYA treatments, using the benefits of seaweed and local marine minerals from the west coast of Ireland. The Signature Spa Treatment begins with a stimulating bladderwrack body buff and full body massage, followed by the warmth and energy of local polished serpentine stones during an organic boost facial, topped off by a soothing scalp massage. Release, realign and re-energise. www.mullion-cove.co.uk

3. St Moritz, Rock A luxury hotel inspired by Miami, this is the UK’s only Cowshed Spa outside the prestigious Soho House properties (it also offers science-based aesthetic skincare from SkinCeuticals and Jennifer Young skincare for people receiving treatment for cancer). Its side-by-side treatments are perfect for Valentine’s Day. For more details, see page 22. www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk

4. Una St Ives This stylish getaway is tucked away in the countryside close to Carbis Bay, made world-famous by the 2020 G7 summit. Choose from an extensive range of pampering and holistic treatments using Elemis products, including options for men and even a couple of cute mini-facials and mani-pedicures for the kids. Leisure facilities are centred around the impressive sunlit infinity swimming pool, with a children’s pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room alongside the Life Fitness gym. www.unastives.co.uk

5. Bedruthan Hotel & Spa The Sensory Spa Garden is a Nordic thermal playground inspired by the simple, sharp contrast between hot and cold. Step outside for an al fresco experience overlooking the wild Atlantic waves. There are seven stages at different temperatures: slowly warm up in the heated sauna, then drench yourself suddenly in ice water. Trust us, your invigorated body will thank you for it. In February, you can enjoy the ultimate Sensory Spa Garden experience under the stars, including two hours in the indoor spa followed by a gut-busting Alpine cheese fondue. www.bedruthan.com

Fowey Hall

6. St Michael’s Resort, Falmouth This recently revamped spa opposite Gyllyngvase beach is home to the largest hydrothermal pool in the South West, with 21 massage stations. In the treatment rooms, Hebridean skincare brand Ishga draws upon the life-giving power of the sea, combining hand-harvested seaweed with pure spring water to release 86 vitamins and minerals. www.stmichaelsresort.com

7. Budock Vean Cannabidiols, or CBD for short, are chemical compounds from the cannabis sativa (or hemp) plant, offering all of the benefits without the “high”. The Budock Vean hotel, on the balmy banks of the Helford, has devised a menu of CBDenhanced massage treatments that claim to offer a whole host of benefits, including increased mineralisation, collagen production, moisturisation, antiinflammation, pain reduction, balanced moods, relaxation and overall improved skin health. These have been so successful, the hotel is now selling its own branded CBD massage oil. www.budockvean.co.uk/ spa/cbd-spa-treatments

8. The Cornwall, St Austell The Caudalie range of beauty products, popular with celebrities and make-up artists, harnesses extracts from grapes and vines to create Vinotherapie, which is at the root of a menu of delectable treatments including wraps, scrubs and massages. Try the Wine-makers' massage, which recreates the ritual of winemaking using bare hands. Finish off your pampering session with a woodland walk and a treat in the Laura Ashley tea room. www.thecornwall.com

9. Fowey Hall This Victorian coastal manor house has seen eminent guests including Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind In The Willows. Not only does its spa boast a comprehensive menu of Elemis treatments for women and men, but residents can enjoy 90 minutes of free childcare each day in its Ofsted-registered creche, plus baby monitoring in all rooms and a Sunday breakfast club so you can have a lie-in. www.foweyhallhotel.co.uk

10. Polurrian on the Lizard A former railway hotel, the Polurrian has welcomed visitors to the Lizard peninsula for over a century, with no less than Marconi, Churchill and actor Clark Gable taking advantage of its unrivalled coastal location. Today’s guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, Elemis treatments, special packages including a cocktail masterclass (£55pp) and more. And it’s not just for grown-ups: the Polurrian offers kids’ pamper parties including an express mini-manicure or pedicure, use of the swimming pool, and pizza (age 5 to 15, £20pp, minimum 4 children). www.polurrianhotel.com

SOOTHE YOUR SOUL

Visit the Cowshed Spa St Moritz Hotel Cornwall

Located on the north Cornish coast, St Moritz Hotel is proud to have the UK’s only Cowshed spa outside Soho House properties. The unique rustic-luxe Cowshed spa concept is a perfect match for St Moritz Hotel, a place to offer guests the ultimate space in which to unwind, relax alone or with friends and enjoy a glass of champagne.

Drawing inspiration from a visit to the Cowshed flagship spa at Babington House, the concept behind the refurbishment project was to create a quintessential and blissful ambiance in every corner of the spa. We enlisted the help of Steve Coombe, creative director at 3idog.com and the immaculate architecture became reality!

Each of our six beautiful treatment rooms has been gifted with glistening marble worktops, custom-made abstract tiles from Istanbul and a colour scheme to die for, creating individual personalities to each room, offering a cocoon of ultimate relaxation.

Post-treatment, clients can enjoy the comfort of a new relaxation space inspired by country interiors. Adorned with low lighting, and traditional roll armchairs from Soho Home with wide side wings that envelop the sitter, it’s the perfect space to prolong the euphoric tranquillity that comes after a relaxing treatment. Our Cowshed spa mood-enhancing products are based on botanical ingredients straight out of an English country garden, and are expertly blended to soothe or revive. With a choice of scents for your treatment, we’re sure that whether you’re feeling anxious, tired or in need of revitalising, the Cowshed spa will have something for you.

Offering a complete range of treatments, from our speedy quick fixes to full body massages, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, waxing and nail maintenance, our Cowshed therapists will ensure you leave the Cowshed spa feeling revived, rejuvenated and luxuriously pampered.

For a romantic treat, couples can enjoy the luxury of a massage side-by-side in our double room. Choose one of the following packages, curated for ultimate relaxation:

Winter Luxe This is sure to leave you feeling luxuriously relaxed! You’ll stay for one night, enjoy a full Cornish breakfast along with a onehour Cowshed Spa Deep Tissue Massage or a Bespoke Facial treatment, a fullsize Cowshed Cosy bath and shower gel or Cowshed handwash to take home, an additional 25% off any additional treatments during your stay and full access to our leisure facilities for the duration of your stay. Available until Thursday March 31, 2022. Bliss Spa Day This decadent, floral concoction of Ylang Ylang, Rose and Palmarosa essential oils encourages a blissful state. It includes: • A 30-minute Cowshed

Massage & Cowshed Facial • A 30-minute Cowshed Speedy manicure or pedicure • A full-size Cowshed Blissful Lotion or Bath & Shower Gel • Use of the indoor leisure facilities • A glass of bubbles

Available Monday to Friday from February 7, 2022 to March 31, 2022 (excluding February half-term)

What better gift than the gift of the Cowshed spa at St Moritz? If you can’t decide what to buy and think your loved one, friend or colleague might prefer to choose their own feel-good Cowshed spa goodies or indulgent spa treatments, our gift vouchers can be redeemed against any products, treatments, or spa day experiences at the Cowshed spa at St Moritz. l

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Boringdon Hall Fistral Spa

Gaia Spa is set within the grounds of Boringdon Hall, Devon on the edge of Dartmoor. It was named Hotel Spa of the Year in Western Europe & Scandinavia at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2019, and Condé Nast Johansen’s Best Destination Spa in the UK & Ireland 2022. Gaia Spa promotes your personal natural wellbeing in an environment designed to transcend the stresses of the modern-day routine. Exclusively for adults, Gaia Spa creates spaces where you find yourself naturally relaxed; our facilities and GAIA therapies will provide the opportunity to focus on your natural wellness, resulting in a balance between the individual and the wider world we live in.

Gaia Spa, Boringdon Hall, Plymouth PL7 4DP. Open daily, 6am to 10pm. Tel 01752 344455 • info@gaiaboringdon.co.uk • www.gaiaboringdon.co.uk

Una St Ives

Fistral Spa in Newquay is exclusively for adults, a place of serenity that encourages those in need of relaxation to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - simply check in and chill out. Be transported to a place of peace and wellbeing on the Cornish coast. Discover rejuvenating overnight spa breaks, relax with a one-off treatment, or hide away from the outside world with a day spa experience. Offering a range of GAIA and ESPA spa treatments, Fistral Spa is an oasis of cool and calm with a laidback beach vibe. Guests can soak up the unforgettable sea views of the famous Fistral Beach while tucking into a nourishing spa lunch or tempting afternoon tea, oceanside in Bay Bar. Fistral Spa, Esplanade Rd, Newquay TR7 1PT. Open daily, 6am to 10pm. Tel 01637 852221, reservations@fistralbeachhotel.co.uk, www.fistralbeachhotel.co.uk

Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

Refresh and revitalise with a moment of me-time at Una St Ives. Located in beautiful Carbis Bay. Una Spa is a tranquil space at the heart of the luxury resort, offering the ultimate escape from day-to-day life. With superb leisure and fitness facilities including an infinity pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Life Fitness Gym, you can work out and then chill out. Una therapists use Elemis products for all face and body treatments, and CND Vinylux for pampering hands and feet. Plan a day with friends and a spa package, or create family memories in the children’s pool, followed by a children’s mini facial or manicure.

Una Spa, Little Trevarrack, Laity Lane, Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 3HW. Spa open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, weekends 10am to 5pm. Leisure facilities open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday 8am to 7pm. Tel 01736 257000 • hello@unastives.co.uk • unastives.co.uk This is the perfect place for those seeking time to slow down and simply unwind, be it in the sauna, steam room or Roman-style caldarium. The spa’s centrepiece is its expansive hydro pool, where guests can sink into pure bliss while daydreaming at the Atlantic coastal views. Nordic facilities combine with Ayurvedic principles to create a nature-embracing, rejuvenating experience. Outside, among the fragrant herbs and flowers, is the Sensory Spa Garden where guests can experience the simple contrast between hot and cold at seven stages - from scrubs to saunas and ice-cold water therapy - allowing the body to feel restored. Spa Days available from £70pp. Bedruthan Hotel and Spa Cornwall Trenance, Mawgan Porth TR8 4BU Tel: 01637 860860 • ww.bedruthan.com