We all know a change of environment can be good for the soul, which is why most visitors come to the New Forest. Yet the spa evokes a tranquil escape to a sanctuary of much needed ‘me’ time, to chill out, relax, recharge, reflect, detox and re-energise.
Imagine you are walking through the treatment room door, your muscles begin to relax and a smile beams across your face in the anticipation of surrendering your stress.
The curative power of massage is well documented, as the lotions and potions rubbed in to the body release Serotonin and ‘feel good’ energies. Everyone benefits from feeling special, indulged and a chance to really slow down, recharge and re-generate.
If you want to make your holiday in the New Forest a real treat, here are some suggestions where you can get scrubbed, rubbed and escape into another world for a few hours or more…
Simply Beauty in Ringwood are a Clarins accredited Gold Salon. They have a long list of Clarins treatments from head to toe for men and women.
Stay nearby in one of our cottages close to Ringwood.
Simply-B in Lymington offer a wonderful treatment menu for men and women which includes aromatherapy, reflexology and Bush Flower Essences. For Mums and growing daughters who wouldn’t normally be allowed treatments beyond a manicure, Simply B offer a menu of exciting treatments for 8 – 16-year olds.
Take a look at our list of holiday cottages in and around Lymington.
For sheer indulgence for you as well as your purse, there are two five-star hotels in the New Forest with opulent spa offerings and extensive treatment menus. The Herb House at the award winning Limewood House near Lyndhurst, has an enviable reputation in a spa of understated sophistication. Equally lavish is a hotel to the rich and famous – Chewton Glen in New Milton. They offer indulgent Spa Days where guests can relax after treatments and explore the hotel’s magnificent grounds.
Book a holiday cottage close to Limewood House in Lyndhurst, or near Chewton Glen.
Not all spa experiences need to cost a fortune though, and some of the New Forest’s hotels with spas often feature monthly special offers for treatments or bespoke spa days that include lunch – which often represent very good value for money. Groupon and Wowcher are two websites worth checking for money off vouchers.
Take a look at The Christchurch Harbour Hotel for heavenly relaxing hours in the spa and salty sea air on the terraces with a cup of green tea. This grand coastal hotel overlooks picturesque Christchurch Harbour.
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New Park Manor Hotel has an attractive spa featuring popular Elemis treatments. Spa guests can also sample the hotel’s woodland treat – a sumptuous Canadian hot tub overlooking the forest. The perfect spot to relax – maybe with a glass of cold bubbles in your hand?
Stay nearby in one of our cottages near New Park Manor Hotel.
Saltus Spa at The Balmer Lawn Hotel is home to woodland themed treatment rooms for one or two. Spa day guests can enjoy a quirkily delicious Bento Box for lunch and use the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and squash courts.