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Cowes is a shining example of how the high street can thrive, and there’s a real sense of community in the town. It’s easy to spend a day meandering around the fantastic independent shops, eateries, galleries, and watching the boats go by.
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very establishment we visited strives to show customers something special and different, with owners and employees proud and passionate about what they provide. We also discovered that once you step inside, you’ll almost always find more than you’d expect.
Birmingham Road, at the southern end of the high street, is home to BeCalmed. Customers can invariably expect a warm welcome from spa manager Claire Bannister, and leave their stresses at the door to relax in this tranquil space for some well-deserved pampering. Therapist Ginta Courtney, one of several team members who’ve recently completed ESPA training to become qualified skincare specialists, says, “A lot of people had forgotten they used to take time for themselves, so it’s lovely to see people now getting back into a routine of self-care, and to start feeling like themselves again.” New treatments include the Genie Take Ten Facelift, a completely
Spa manager Claire Bannister and therapist Ginta Courtney make BeCalmed the home of wellbeing in Cowes
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