WELLNESS
At Sandpiper Pool and Spa in Somersham, you can even enjoy private use of the facilities! Bookable for parties of two to eight people, it provides a plethora of opportunities for relaxation, including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, rainfall shower, menthol steam, ice, snow and treatment rooms, a chill-out lounge and spa garden. Launching this month over in north- west Norfolk is a new spa destination with a modern twist. Ffolkespa is a sensory- led thermal experience complete with salt and herbal saunas, heated cabanas, a plunge pool, mist showers and more. Here, communal experiences are favoured over silent solitude, as evidenced by the Ibiza zone, which features a 14-person hot tub with disco ball and access to the spa’s own cocktail bar! Visit ffolkes.org.uk and sandpiperpoolandspa.co.uk Embrace the dark Many of us dread the drawing in of the nights, but nowadays we’re rarely in true darkness, which can play havoc with our sleep-wake cycles and have a negative impact on our health. So, as we enter the darker half of the year, why not take this opportunity to reduce your exposure to artificial lighting in the evenings, ramp up the cosy factor with candles or lamplight, wrap up warm and venture outside to appreciate the awe- inspiring majesty of the night sky. Naturally dark environments have also been proven to boost creativity, enabling new ideas and ways of thinking, so who knows where your new autumn routine could lead!
as well as tension-melting hot stone massages with Neal’s Yard Remedies oils. Elim pedicures, comprising a luxury foot soak, exfoliation, massage, plus a nail shape and polish, are also available at House of Beauty on Victoria Road in Cambridge. In addition, this salon offers self-tanning, hydrating anti-ageing facials, reflexology and a full range of massage treatments including aromatherapy and Indian head massages. Gresham House Wellness, set within the peaceful gardens of The Gonville Hotel in Cambridge city centre, is perfectly
placed for an after-work or post-school- run treat or a regular routine. Using luxury Germaine de Capuccini products, the menu here covers everything from deep-tissue massages to results-driven facials, neatly polished manicures and pedicures and indulgent full-body rituals that exfoliate, nourish and hydrate, leaving your skin feeling soft and revitalised. Visit bushbeauty.co.uk , cambridgebeauty.co.uk and gonvillehotel.co.uk/wellness Comfort food Visit a farm shop for organic and locally grown veg and meat from high-welfare farms to create healthy, hearty stews and casseroles that will make you feel good inside and out. Pick apples for pies and crumbles and make the most of the array of richly coloured winter squashes that become available at markets, shops and pumpkin patches around this time of year. Try visiting Bury Lane Farm Shop in Melbourn, The Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch in Milton or Pumpkin Jim’s in Ickleton for the latter, while The Gog Farm Shop is on hand for essential slow cooker and casserole ingredients. thegog.com Spa escape The ultimate me-time indulgence, a spa day or weekend is one of the most popular ways to invest in oneself and fully unwind.
Ramp up the cosy factor with candles or lamplight and venture outside to appreciate the majesty of the night sky
CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK SEPTEMBER 2025 13
Powered by FlippingBook