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We had intended to spend only a few days in this village, where the road ends – literally. The settlement’s position on the site of ancient Myndos means that development is severely restricted. Accommodation is limited to village houses, a few apartments and a couple of pensions. Many of the houses and most of Gumusluk’s handful of shops and restaurants are accessed directly from the beach, which acts as the village’s main thoroughfare. And with very little passing traffic – save for a few Bodrum visitors to Gumusluk’s renowned fish restaurants each day – the beach is more country lane than high street. Our “few days” in Gumusluk turned into two weeks. Apart from a trip to the market in Bodrum, we rarely ventured out of the village – such is its halcyon-like grip. With the garden gate of our stone cottage opening
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When the going gets tough, it seems the best way to escape the rigours of modern life is to pamper yourself and chill out. Spa diva Jane Anderson explores the growth of Britain’s luxury spa and wellness retreats
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ven in these austere times, there seems no stopping the rise of ever-more luxurious and sophisticated spas. Perhaps it’s the quest for well-being in our fast paced world or the constant desire for beauty that’s driving demand. It’s a phenomenon that has taken the hotel world by storm with any self-respecting fivestar establishment forking out for a top spa. London’s latest major facility is the recently-opened dazzling rooftop spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane (www.fourseasons.com/london). Normally the preserve of the penthouse suite or celebrity restaurant, this bold, basement-snubbing launch puts health and wellness on the very top tier. Designed by architect Eric Parry, this 10th floor wonder has nine glass-walled treatment rooms, each with individual relaxation pods. Views stretch over the treetops of Hyde Park and London’s cityscape. Another recent addition to the London spa scene is So Spa by Sofitel, at the Sofitel London St James (www.sofitelstjames.com). Reaching number one spot for a UK hotel spa in Condé Nast Traveller’s coveted Readers’ Spa Awards 2011, this sophisticated urban spa is infused with French panache with a topiary French poodle in the spa garden and macaroons in the Tea Bar. So Spa features Sofitel’s signature MyBed massage tables and there’s a private Turkish steam bath (hamam). The signature So Exhila-
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want scientific evidence that that their spa treatments are doing them good. Having said that, there is a market for extreme beauty, including stem-cell facials, laser treatments and harsh chemical peels.
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asan was tinkering with the engine of his little boat before taking us for a trip around the bay. He assured us that he only did this for friends. We didn’t like to tell him that it seemed everyone was a friend in Gumusluk. In the space of just a couple of days in this idyllic village on the tip of the Bodrum peninsula, the staff of one of the restaurants had taken us swimming and the local baker had shared yoghurt and freshly-picked almonds with us. Now the owner of the village antiques shop was about to take us for a late-afternoon jaunt on his boat. Turkey is famous for its hospitality. It doesn’t come any warmer than in Gumusluk, which has largely avoided the tourism trappings of Bodrum just 40 minutes away.
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Day spas are a great way of indulging yourself without the expense of checking in overnight. Thermae Bath Spa (www.thermaebathspa.com) dates back to Roman times but is now an innovative modern spa with a fabulous rooftop pool. Prices are reasonable too with entry from £24. Hay Barn Spa (www.daylesfordorganic.com) in Gloucestershire will have you back to your best in a day and if you want a great drop-in spa in the capital, head to Harrods Urban Retreat (www.urbanretreat.co.uk) or Glow Urban Spa & Beauty (www.glowurbanspa.co.uk), also in Knightsbridge.
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glamour directly onto the beach, days began with an early-morning swim. Then it was a few strides along the beach to buy fresh bread, yoghurt and apricots for breakfast. The rest of the day was distinctly lazy and hazy, with the odd break for kayaking in the bay or walking over the headland to explore meadows, cliff-top paths and remote coves. It was a rare walk when we didn’t stumble across tiny patches of ancient mosaics in the fields around the village. We could have headed for bigger and busier resorts along the coast. We could have swapped weed-covered mosaics for more impressive historic sites such as Ephesus. Turkey’s popularity has boomed in the last couple of years as holidaymakers look for good value outside the eurozone. But Gumusluk is proof that Turkey is big enough to cater for all types of traveller – on and off the beaten track. The country covers an area three times the size of the UK and has more than 2,700 miles of Aegean and Mediterranean coastline. Beach resorts are served by the four main gateway airports at Izmir, Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya.
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rating Body Treatment takes one hour and costs £90. UK spas are heading in many directions. It seems that the baby boomers generation are demanding more ageinclusive treatments such as chiropractic and holistic joint therapies, thermal bathing and hydrotherapy. Within easy reach of London, Hertfordshire resort The Grove’s (www.thegrove.co.uk) Sequoia Spa is recognised as one of the finest spas in the UK and is one of only 10 in the world to offer ESPA Ayurvedic Treatments. These therapies harness the best of aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy and phytotherapy. There’s a general feeling that spa-going is less about beauty and more about health and well-being. Clients
bootcamps Bootcamps are the new word in getting your body ready for a special occasion, a holiday on the beach or just rebooting your system. Usually over about three days to a week, bootcamps are a gruelling rollercoaster of exercise classes and if you’re lucky, spa treatments. Weight loss is more or less guaranteed if you stay the course. Many five-star hotels offer more lightweight ones like The Grove’s Bikini Bootcamp, but for more hard-core options try the women-only FitFarms in Somerset (www.fitfarms.co.uk) or NuBeginnings in Devon (www.nubeginnings.co.uk). For something with a more military edge, try No1 Bootcamp Monmouthshire with hikes through the Brecon Beacons (www.no1bootcamp.com).
As spa treatments become something that we think of as a part of our routine and not a one-off luxury, there’s a growing demand for walk-in spa treatments. Britain is seeing more high street spas, such as Harrods’ Urban Retreat (www.urbanretreat.co.uk) and the small chain of Relax outlets (www.relax.org.uk), the latest in Covent Garden, that offer walk-in 10-minute energiser massages for just £14. The idea that you can have express treatments during your lunch hour is catching on. Salt is another hot trend for 2011, with salt caves and spas offering salt therapy – good for clients with respiratory diseases such as asthma as well as common skin problems such as psoriasis. Look for hyper-modern rooms made of sea salt blocks in such spas as the Salt Cave in London and Kent (www.saltcave.co.uk). Many spas seek to bring nature into their treatment philosophy. Set in the heart of the New Forest, Lime Wood hotel (www.limewoodhotel.co.uk) opened its 29 rooms in November 2009. A year later came its stunning, three-storey Herb House spa with 10 treatment rooms and Herbary filled with fragrant herbs that form the basis of many spa treatments. Perfect for forestloving couples looking for an indulgent break. The Herb House has two double signature rooms, including the Bath Garden with an outdoor double bath and private steam room. Hot pools and thermal rooms (Forest Sauna, the Steam House, the Mud House and Caldarium) add to the ambience along with a Hands and Feet room for manicures and pedicures and a roof-top gym with forest views. The Bamford Signature Treatment takes two hours and costs £125.
destination spas For serious spa goers, there’s a growing number of destination spas, with the spa as the raison d’etre for your visit, not as an add-on. Chilling out in Essex just got a whole lot easier with the opening of Lifehouse (www.lifehouse.co.uk) last December. Located in Thorpe-le-Soken, this contemporary “day and stay” spa
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