Spa
beautiful smell of orchids wafted across the treatment rooms were spotlessly
the rooms. T_h e T_h ai staff made us feel clean, very comfortable and relaxing.
so welcome and as we entered the spa I liked the dim lighting, tea lights,
there was even a welcome display mandatory pink orchids and earthy
carved from fruit and vegetables by music, not your usual whale music.
the chef. T_h e bistro adjoining the spa T_h e treatment beds were comfy, with a
off ers snacks, smoothies and coff ees sarong to lie on and red fl uff y towels to
throughout the day. Guests are given hide under.
complimentary T_h ai canapés at 5.30pm In the afternoon we enjoyed a
before the bistro turns into a T_h ai manicure and pedicure. My friend
restaurant complete with outdoor commented that it was the best
RETREAT
terrace. manicure she had ever had and would
consider making the 45 minute trip
SPA from Liverpool for the manicure alone!
Spa manager Michele gave us a guided We couldn’t resist buying the nail polish
tour of the spa and facilities which along with the other treats we splurged
&
RELAX
included a pool (due to be refurbished on during the day.
before Christmas), hydrotherapy pool, Afterwards, we both felt lifted and
sanarium, steam room, gym, aerobics relaxed. My only regret was not staying
studio, manicure and pedicure rooms, in one of the 11 bedrooms, six of which
To get away from it all, why
hair salon and make-up suite. Your have just been totally refurbished by
every need is catered for thanks to the owner and interior designer, Tracy
not treat yourself to a day
16 treatment rooms and 19 therapists. Metcalfe. T_h e rooms are exquisite,
at Brooklands Country
A huge choice of products are many having roll top, freestanding
Retreat and Health spa...
available to buy including Spa Find, baths at the foot of the bed and more
Fake Bake, Decleor, Clarins and Jessica. orchids.
I would defi nitely return, either for
rivately owned, the spa has drive to a beautiful 19th century TREATMENTS a romantic getaway or just a girlie treat.
P
been one of Lancashire’s country house was enough to take Brooklands off ers a fabulous selection T_h is is defi nitely the North West’s best-
best kept secrets for the past our breath away. A modern extension of beauty treatments and packages, kept spa experience.
20 years, but new owners and conservatory houses the spa and whatever your budget. We were given a
Paul and Tracy Metcalfe are keen to bistro. T_h ai housekeeper Nui was complimentary white robe and slippers WATERFRONT READER
introduce Brooklands to many more carrying in a basket of fresh orchids before settling back and enjoying the OFFER
discerning guests in the North West. through the car park as we arrived. Clarins Aromatic Balance Facial, 50 Monday to T_h ursday only
Only 45 minutes drive from With roaming resident peacocks mins for £50. My colleague chose the Back massage, lunch, plus luxury
Liverpool, (15 mins further than M6 Nigel and Nigella we felt like we’d Decleor Aromatic Balancer Massage pedicure or facial £90 per person. Add
J 32) on a quiet country lane on the already entered a diff erent world. (same time and price). Our therapists, dinner, bed and breakfast for a total
outskirts of Garstang, Brooklands is set Carolyn and Michele carefully price of £155 per person.
in fi ve acres of fabulous countryside. WELCOME programmed our activities so that we Brooklands, Calder House Lane,
Welcomed by friendly Nancy, the could be wet and active for most of the Garstang, Lancashire PR3 1QB.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS business development manager, we morning, have a treatment before lunch Telephone 01995 605162, email: info@
As my friend and I headed through were given a thorough guided tour and the other treatments after lunch.
brooklandsretreat.co.uk or visit the website:
the gates, the approach up a sweeping and explanation of facilities as the Like the rest of the spa and hotel,
www.brooklandsretreat.co.uk.
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