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Devon’s Bovey Castle launches new Sundari Spa


Bovey Castle, Devon, has been unveiled as the home of a new UK flagship spa for Sundãri, the ayurvedic-inspired brand established by yoga enthusiast and model Christy Turlington. Terapists from the luxury hotel and


sporting estate have worked alongside a team from Sundãri on the development of exclusive treatments using ingredients sourced from around world. All treatments are based on the ‘dosha’


of each client, with all signature rituals and therapies lasting more than 90 minutes in duration to start with personally-tailored yoga stretches. Bovey Castle’s Sundãri Spa currently includes five treatment rooms; a relaxation room; and a salon, as well as a sauna, a steamroom, a whirlpool and a fit- ness suite equipped by Precor.


New Como spa for London hotel


Singapore-based hospitality operator Como Hotels and Resorts has announced that the Shambhala Urban Escape is to open at its Metropolitan London property on 16 October. Te group said its facility, which will provide an “intimate, results-driven spa”, aims to demonstrate its holistic approach and offer treatments developed at resort spas across the world. Linzi Coppick of Forme


UK has led the design of the new Como Shambhala Urban Escape, which features six treatment rooms; two of which will be dou- bles and offer steamrooms. Te new spa also includes an expanded gym


Te recently launched Metropolitan now has a brand new luxury spa


set to become one of the first UK spas to work with the US product line. A spokesperson said: “Te space is designed


and yoga facilities, while the reception will have a dedicated retail space stocking Como Shambhala products. Treatments will include Dr Perricone, with the Metropolitan London


for city dwellers, hotel guests and visitors to the capital and has been designed based on the popularity and the deep loyalty shown to the Como Shambhala brand worldwide.”


Raithwaite Hall to open luxury spa Te spa area includes a relaxation area with pool


New-look leisure centre unveiled in Ballymoney


Ballymoney Borough Council (BBC) in Northern Ireland has unveiled the new- look Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre in the town, following its forced closure earlier this year due to a fire. Pulse was appointed by the local author-


ity to undertake a refurbishment of the venue, which features a revamped fitness suite fitted with new Pulse Fusion cardio- vascular equipment. In addition, Pulse has also created a


new health suite comprising a spa bath; a sauna; an ice bowl; a seated relaxation area; a steamroom with crystal feature; and heated loungers. Meanwhile, Pulse’s contract with BBC


will also see it provide ongoing sales and marketing support for the next three years at the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre.


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Aromatherapy Associates has been appointed to sup- ply the spa at Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat near Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK which is scheduled to open in October. Te international health and beauty group has been chosen as the property’s spa part- ner in advance of its grand opening, with day spa and overnight spa break services to be offered. Facilities at the Raithwaite


Spa will include four treat- ment rooms; a relaxation lounge; and a steamroom, sauna and whirlpool, along with a heated swimming pool and a gym. Aromatherapy Associates will offer a full


range of treatments as part of the deal, which will include manicures, pedicures, massages


When open, the spa at the resort will include four treatment rooms


and facials, plus hand and feet therapies. Te group has also created bespoke services for the spa, such as the Ocean Breeze, which will involve the use of body brushing and massage, and the Ramblers Retreat.


New managing director for Champneys


Champneys Health Resorts Group has announced that US-born Alex De Carvalho has been appointed as the UK-based spa oper- ator’s new managing director. De Carvalho joins the company with around 20 years of international hospitality sector


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experience, which has included senior roles at Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group. “Champneys has a chance to be the leading


health and wellbeing brand in the UK, helping our customers to relax, rejuvenate and detox- ify their mind and bodies,” he said.


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