Spa of the month
If you're in the mood for some full-on pampering before summer gets properly underway, we think we may have found the perfect destination. A new luxurious spa has just opened in one of the UK's most beautiful locations - so you can soak up the gorgeous scenery while you enjoy the benefits of your super-relaxing treatments.
The stunning Mull Hotel & Spa overlooks Scotland's Craignure Bay - with magnificent views across the Sound of Mull, Ben Cruachan, Duart Castle and Ben Nevis. So if you fancy watching a breathtaking sunrise or sunset while unwinding in an outdoor tub, or taking a dip in an indoor pool with floor-to-window ceilings, this is the place to go.
The spa's facilities include a Norwegian spruce sauna, mud room, nail treatment bar, hair salon, and all-over body spray tanning room (putting paid to those rumours that you can't come back from Scotland with a tan)! There's also a state-of-the-art gym with outdoor decking area for stretching and exercise classes overlooking the bay. Now, who'd have thought an aerobics session could actually be enjoyable?
For some full-on dedicated pampering, guests can choose from a selection of opulent Décleor treatments: our favourites include the Aroma Detox and a Thai-style massage, which combines deep massage with heated compresses containing natural ingredients and essential oils.
The hotel also boasts an award-winning restaurant, Sheallach-Na-Mara, where you can tuck into fine Mull beef, venison, fish and game, as well as an exciting array of vegetarian dishes. And the sumptuous Scottish breakfast buffet boasts Arbroath smokies, venison sausage and porridge oats with honey. Delicious!
The Décleor Overnight Package includes a back, neck and shoulder massage, facial, manicure, spray tan, 45-minute personal training session, health check, full use of the leisure facilities, light lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast. And the price? It's a very relaxed £145.
For more information, call 0870 950 6267 or visit www.crerarhotels.com.
