HEALTH&BEAUTY
Words by Sue Smith smattering of old stone buildings,some Anti-Aging Rose Facial lasting 90
dating back to the 14th century. minutes costs £80.
Originally built as an abbey for Day spas start at £120. A Twilight Spa
Cistercian monks,the hotel, with its starting at 5.45pm including a 30-minuteELL your
mellow yellow stones,seems to have treatment and supper in the Gumstool Inn costs
retained its aura of peace and tranquillity £70.grandmother if you
and it provides the perfect backdrop for Calcot Manor,near Tetbury, GloucestershireShave to but somehow
the tranquil spa. GL8 8YJ.Tel 01666 891232get the money together
The spa is run as a private members
club but is open to everyone for day spaand go along to Calcot Spa
memberships.Adiscreet and friendlyto experience the new Calcot Spa
welcome awaits every guest, who is
provided with slippers and a robe andAnti-Ageing Rose Facial. Competition
from then on there is nothing moreHonestly,no exaggeration, after this
taxing to consider then having to fill your COTSWOLDESSENCE isgvingyouachanetotreatment it felt like someone had
winafulldayspapackagefortwoworth£130perlunch order,which actually is a bitremoved the skin from a baby’s
person to include a body polish, Express facialtougher than it sounds.Atypical choicebottom and transplanted it on my
with neck and shoulder massage as well as coffee,might be Cornish crab,avocado andface.
atwo-courselunchandfulluseof thespafacilitieswatercress with lemon dill mayonnaise on
between 9.30am and 5pm.Not only that but all my age lines
All you have to do to be in with a chance ofCalcot’s own fresh-baked bread. Or youhad miraculously plumped up and I
winning is answer the simple question on thecould opt for crispy duck confit with Thaidefy anyone to say I didn’t look ten
coupon and send it to: Cotswold Essence/Calcotnoodle salad followed by sherryyears younger for several days
Spa Competition, 74 Dyer Street, Cirencester,marinated pineapple with crème caramel.
Gloucestershire GL7 2PW to arrive no later thanafterwards.
Friday, October 10.But the spa’s piece de resistance is theIt was impossible to stop touching
big square hot tub outside in the prettymy skin or vainly looking in the Question: How long does the Anti-Ageing Rose
tree-lined courtyard. The eight-seatermirror in the days that followed as it Facial last?
bubble bath rumbles away alongside thewas hard to believe adult skin could
open log fire making it an attractiveever be this soft.
proposition to lounge around in, well intoThis treatment is without doubt the Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the evening.Guests can even order theirbiggest boost you can give yourself
champagne to be served in the hot tub at Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .without going under the knife.
a specific time to fit in around treatments,Lasting a stress-busting 90-minutes, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
allowing them to experience a “doublyit included deep cleansing,toning and
bubbly.”exfoliating,followed by a rose mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Spa at Calcot provides a true sensegel, rose serum and a deep, rich,
Daytime tel no . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of escape for anyone wanting a reprievemoisturiser.The whole thing starts
from the hustle and bustle with its superbwith a relaxing back massage to set Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
range of treatments.As well as thethe mood and it only takes a few
exquisite products used, including leading Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .minutes to start drifting off. The smell
brands such as Guinot, there is also a 16-of the Rose Facial was just heavenly,
[ ] I would like to receivemetre pool, sauna, steam room and sevenreminiscent of lazy English summer
information from Calcot Spa.treatment rooms,including a flotationafternoons in the garden. For
room and state-of-the art Hamman.relaxation, on a scale of 1-10 I would
New at Calcot Spa this year is the ghdgive it a high 11.
spa for hair,anew concept that offersCalcot Spa at Calcot Manor Hotel,
facials for the head. Treatments includenear Tetbury, has gone from strength
an age defying 40-minute treatment toto strength since launching five years
restore and restructure, or an emergencyago.The magnificent Cotswold stone
rescue to breathe life back into heatcomplex houses the hotel, converted
damaged hair.There is also a range offrom a farmhouse in 1984, and the
shampoos to compliment theseGumstool pub,both within a healthy
treatments ranging from Immortal tohop and a skip of the spa. Although
Saviour.the spa is a new build it is virtually
Go on, treat yourself.You won’t beimpossible to see the joins,blending
disappointed.sympathetically as it does with the
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