The Retreat

I never usually do things like go to beauty salons myself but my mum booked me in for a Christmas treat for a Clarins facial and a manicure. I went on two separate days. The staff were absolutely lovely and I felt at ease straight away. From the minute you walk in to the waiting room you can tell the place is well looked after. It’s calming and clean. It was close to Christmas so there were lots of people picking up gift vouchers so I don’t think I’m the only one whose a fan!
The treatments themselves were great. The girls went through the steps in the treatment and the products they were going to use so I knew exactly what to expect. The facial included a neck/​shoulder and scalp massage. I was so close to falling asleep during it! I could feel all my pre-​Christmas stress melting away.
They also stock the products that they use so you can purchase them afterwards.

This place is amazing! I had heard a lot of things about The Retreat from friends but never really spent a lot of money on these things until I was getting married earlier this year and decided to really treat myself! I spent ½ a day there and had a detoxifying body wrap, facial and luxury pedicure. The staff were very attentive, well trained in there specialisms and they use the best products like ESPA, Clarins, Guinot. I am now an ESPA convert as you can purchase any of the products used on you but you can only get them in ESPA salons, they are expensive but well worth it and last for ages. As for The Retreat its a little more expensive than some of the regular places in the town but you do get what you pay for and it is well worth it and absolutely recommend a visit there for a treat or more often if you can afford to!