Join Jane Knight exploring four coastal wellness escapes to warm your cockles
There’s something special about an off–season coastal staycation, spending the gently shortening days watching golden sunsets and exploring quieter coves and beaches. Venture along coastal paths and indulge in lazy lunches that don’t need to be booked weeks ahead, then retreat to the cosy comfort of your hotel room. Cornwall has some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, and some seriously restorative places to stay.
Surrey Magazine has teamed up with spa expert Jane Knight, founder of luxury wellness website Spavellous.co.uk, to share four of her personal favourite retreats for autumn, from a beachfront spa hotel with one of this year’s most anticipated restaurant openings, to a former admiral’s home with a tailored wellness menu.
Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa
Few places in the UK rival the winning combination of luxury accommodation, a sea–view spa, and Michelin–calibre dining found on the Carbis Bay Estate near St Ives. Dinner at the new MOR restaurant feels like an occasion without the formality, with Tom Sellers’ latest venture already receiving rave reviews for its superb Japanese–inspired menu celebrating Cornish ingredients, including ‘one breath’ hand–dived scallops. Autumn’s the perfect time to visit, once the crowds have gone, leaving guests to enjoy swathes of golden sand, a still–warm(ish) sea, and the many delights of the hotel and C Bay Spa.
If you’re planning on treating yourself to a dinner at MOR, it’s worth booking ahead.
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