CORNWALL’S ST MORITZ HOTEL ANNOUNCES NEW WILD SPA Cornwall’s St Moritz Hotel + Cowshed Spa has recently launched a new hot and cold contrast therapy Wild Spa. The luxury indoor and outdoor elemental spa, set in Trebetherick between Rock and Polzeath, provides the invigorating, energising benefits of cold water exposure alongside the restorative, warming effects of heat therapy. Nestled into the secluded North Cornwall cliffside, with firepits and a full rejuvenation programme, the St Moritz Wild Spa is an exciting collaboration with Cornwall-based Water and Stone - the leading experts in hot and cold contrast therapy in the South West. Together the team has designed an original Nordic outdoor spa, all within the beautifully landscaped gardens at the hotel. A full experience programme of special events and workshops, with leading experts and additional wellness elements, will run throughout the winter and spring. A key part of those options will be a Lithuanian style of sauna – a Pirtis – an option that has rarely been available in the UK. Filling the sauna with scents of the forest through ‘whisking’, this Lithuanian sauna tradition is all about creating a connection with nature. A Pirtis involves guests entering the sauna and steam mixed environment and being massaged with a mild whisking technique, using fresh birch and oak leaves bound together to create a tool. Breathing, alongside intention setting, ensures the guests begin to feel aligned as they drift towards a state of tranquillity. Hugh Ridgway, the founder of St Moritz Hotel, says, “When we built St Moritz almost 15 years ago, we dedicated ourselves to being at the forefront of the needs and wants of 21st century Cornish holidaymakers and short-breakers. For 2024, we’re undertaking a £2+ million rebuild of our indoor swimming pool as an extension of our extremely popular coastal Cowshed spa and in doing so, are stepping further into the luxury wellness landscape. Our new wellness area will reimagine the immersive spa experience, with an outdoor hydro pool, a new steam room and a sauna alongside ice fountains and sensory showers.” Hugh continues, “However, whilst we build that, we dreamt up an interim measure - our outdoor Wild Spa. Knowing the phenomenal interest in both cold water swimming and hot and cold ‘plunging’, we knew this would take off. But the initial interest has immediately been through the roof - so much so that we’re already considering how this new experience could become a long-term fixture here on the North Cornish coast.” Ross Eliot, the founder of Wild and Stone Spa, says, “We’re delighted to be bringing this creative new mix of global therapies to the North Cornish coast with the St Moritz Wild Spa. We’re providing not just the experiences themselves, but the opportunity for people to learn about, and embrace, the proven, invigorating, boosting mental and physical effects that controlled exposure to alternate hot and cold conditions can have. Guests are invited to retreat to the cosy cocoon of the St Moritz’s Wild Spa tipi where designated relaxation spaces, open fires and cosy corners mean that rest and recovery are sorted. Bookings are available for optimum cloud watching and stargazing, both for in-house and day guests (over the age of 16.) www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk THE EXPLODING BAKERY REVEALS VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS The Exploding Bakery, the ultimate online cake haven, has unveiled its Valentine’s Special – a cherry and brandy brownie coupled with St Eval tealights in a gift box. Nestled on a farm in North Cornwall, St. Eval creates candles and home fragrances inspired by nature and the beautiful coast and countryside which surrounds them. As a certified B Corp, St. Eval is committed to treading softly on the earth and placing people and the planet at the heart of everything they do. The cherry and brandy brownie is a delightful combination of juicy cherries, Somerset cider brandy, nutty almond brownie, and a topping of smooth white chocolate. Exploding Bakery takes pride in ethical sourcing and uses Casa Luker Colombian chocolate, a family-owned business that has been producing top-quality chocolate for more than a century. The gourmet giants at Fortnum and Mason have stamped their seal of approval on the brownies which can be found on sale in Fortnum and Mason’s iconic London establishments. Each brownie is elegantly packaged and comes in a plastic-free, letterbox-friendly box, making it the ideal gift. Exploding Bakery offers convenient delivery options such as next-day delivery and named-date delivery. Oliver & Tom, co-founders of The Exploding Bakery say, “We like to think of Exploding Bakery as a creative explosion in every bite, where flavours dance and ideas collide, sparking joy. It’s a place where we blend passion, imagination, and craftsmanship to redefine what a bakery and online gifting can be, which is why we have teamed with St Eval - a sustainable company that does gifting right.” To shop, visit https://explodingbakery.com EDITOR’S FAVOURITE Looking to book an early spring break? With the trend for outdoor spa experiences taking hold, I’d love to visit the Sensory Spa Garden at Bedruthan hotel and spa in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. Read all about it at www.bedruthan.com 10
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