St Michael’s Spa

Get away from it all at this Cornish spa by the sea

As far as location goes, it doesn’t get much better than this. St Michael’s Spa is set just off the beach in sunny southern Cornwall.

Guests wake up to an uninterrupted view across Falmouth Bay, and they are encouraged to make the most of the sandy beach and sea air while they relax at the spa.

As part of the St Michael’s Hotel & Spa resort, spa guests are able to use the restaurant and gym facilities of the hotel while they relax, so it’s a one-stop shop for anyone in need of a simple and relaxing break.

The romantic beachfront setting makes it perfect for couples. Double up on your treatments with the 60-minute ‘Twilight Treat for Two’ package, which includes a choice of either an express facial or a Cornish body polish, a back, neck and shoulder massage, and a two-course meal in the hotel’s restaurant with drinks.

The spa also offers treatments that are specifically designed for expectant mothers, brides-to-be, girls-only retreats, and men who wouldn’t normally splurge on a spa visit. The Men’s SOS Skin Reviver Facial is particularly good value for money, and has been formulated especially for male skin.

St Michael’s Spa itself has recently undergone a makeover, so get in there quick while everything is still shiny and new.

• TREAT YOURSELF:  to a CACI treatment. Hailed as a non-invasive facelift machine, CACI treatments have been proven to heal scarring, reduce wrinkles, tighten skin and improve sun damage. An ongoing course of treatments is recommended, but you should see the benefits after just one sitting.

• PERFECT FOR:  Frazzled parents or stressed out couples who want a spa break which doubles up as a vacation.