Not sure what Sam Cree would make the title, but that’s exactly what the Euro Spa Escape is – a wee slice of paradise. Available at the Spas at the Culloden Hotel Slieve Donard Resort during the Euros 16.
Being somewhat rather inexperienced in the Spa department I was VERY quick to take up the offer to try this new package on offer from Hastings Hotels which is available during Euro Football season from 10th June to the 10th July.
I was greeted by Nicola, with the warmest of welcomes, who took some details regarding my health before showing me around the facilities.
I got changed into my robe and slippers before being escorted to the relaxation room – WOW- where I put my feel up for a while and drank some water infused with fresh strawberries and mint, and flicked through a magazine until my I was called for my treatments.
For my two 25 minute spa treatments I had chosen the Espa Boutique Facial and Mini Mani. The facial includes a shoulder, neck and head massage and Sarah my therapist for the morning was not only very lovely but very professional. I picked the toner and massage oil I preferred the scent of from the Espa range and relaxed so much I almost fell asleep!
The next stop was the newly opened, and very opulent nail bar where Sarah filed and painted my nails ( which were badly in need of some TLC ) to perfection. The nail bar has a fantastic range of OPI colours but I opted for natural.
Following my treatments Sarah took me back to the relaxation room where I stretched out on one of the adjustable loungers for a while and enjoyed a cheeky glass of prosecco (ncluded in the package) before going for a dip in the pool and a steam. The changing rooms are equipped to cater for ALL of your needs. The showers have Espa shower creme, shampoo and conditioner. Espa Body Lotion is available post shower. Hair dryers and ghd straighteners are on hand to help people like me with uncontrollable frizz for hair!
I decided to extend my stay by treating myself to lunch – thank you to the legend who is Paula at the Zest Bar who made me the most amazing salad with Fivemiletown Goats Cheese and was the best craic!
All in all I spent around 3 hours at the Spa at Culloden and really didn’t want to leave… but felt completely refreshed and revived to take on the rest of the week ahead.
There are two packages available – the Premiership Package and the Championship Package. So go ahead and spoil yourself (or your good lady wife/partner) to a few hours of pure indulgence while the footie is on the gogglebox!
I can highly recommend it – although I am more of a MotoGP widow than a Football widow. However, after my experience yesterday, this might have been one of my first spa experiences, but it certainly won’t be my last. The bar has been set extremely high!
For reservations
The Spa at Culloden – 028 9042 1135
The Spa at Slieve Donard – 028 4372 6166
hastingshotels.com
Football or foot massage – it’s a no brainer! Thank you to all of the amazing staff who took such great care of me. See you soon,