The philosophy behind the spa concept is that “Spa Village Bath integrates the
treasured waters of Bath with aquatic body therapies and classic treatments that focus on personalised aromatherapy, balancing the fine line between science and art”.
the interior is magnificently designed sympathetic to its historic heritage complemented with contemporary features with a nod towards an art- deco old world charm in synergy with modern gadgetry. Te lobby, although rather compact due to the constraint of the historic design, channels the vibrant energy of Bath into the building and the uncluttered clean line of the corridor allows the chi to disseminate throughout the building. Te sweet spot in the building is the side entrance to the Johann Lafer restaurant, named after the Michelin- star German chef who is the Chef de Cuisine. Te restaurant entrance faces a broad street that ushers energy into the building. Te spacious and bright restaurant serves a delightful menu of western haute cuisine with a hint of Asian flavour contributed by Chef Wai Look Chow, the Malaysian chef in attendance. Only the freshest and seasonal ingredients are selected to grace the dishes for their discerning guests.
Salus Per Aquam (SPA) Te piéce de résistance of the hotel is the amazing Spa Village in the lower ground floor with a four-storey glass atrium that draws in natural light and yang energy into the ambience. It is an eye candy sanctuary with an enticing warm pool with massage water jets surrounded by two smaller Balneo pools in private rooms with temperatures of 35˚C and 40˚C respectively forming a ritualistic part of the bathhouse experience. Traditional and infrared saunas and a steam room treatment is a nod towards a Roman spa practice of cleansing the pores followed by a modern method of cooling down by ice pellets dispensed through a lion
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head called Maximus. It is the only hotel spa in UK that has access to the original Roman Bath natural thermal waters. Te philosophy behind the spa concept is that “Spa Village Bath integrates the treasured waters of Bath with aquatic body therapies and classic treatments that focus on personalised aromatherapy, balancing the fine line between science and art”.
Bath Time Roman Style When in Bath, do what the Romans did – indulge in spa therapies! After pounding the streets of the city in the name of research, I am in dire need of an energy boosting experience. First up an ‘Ultimate Age Repair Facial” at the Termae Bath Spa after my mirror fails to tell me I am the fairest one of all, then a “Ginger Renewal” to invigorate and exfoliate with ginger oil and a pampering head to toe massage at the Gainsborough Spa Village. Finally on the last day of my stay, another anti-aging rejuvenation with “Renew with Rose” facial to keep the wrinkles away though sadly that
boat has sailed on. With my ying and yang energy perfectly balanced and my chakra aligned, I could see why the Romans were preoccupied with the magic of Salus per Aquam, health through the waters of a goddess.
For the ultimate Spa Village experience and a luxury stay among Roman Antiquity contact the Gainsborough Bath Spa
www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk. Relax and rejuvenate in the therapeutic natural thermal pool at Termae Bath Spa
www.thermaebathspa.com
Helen Oon is the author of Globetrotter travel guides to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Follow her on her travel blog (
Myfacesandplaces.co.uk).
An exact replica of a Roman mosaic floor that lies directly underneath in the Roman ruin.
Tea for two at the elegant Canvas Room at the Gainsborough Bath Spa
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