Where Dublin goes to chill out the BrookLodge is located in a spectacular Wicklow valley ... more
a designated area of outstanding natural beauty just one hour?s drive from the capital Serene country house style and state of the art facilities combine to deliver a unique experience Luxuriate at the ultra comfortable Wells Spa whose extravagant experiences include a mud chamber aroma baths Hammam massage a flotation room Finnish baths and jacuzzi's as well as the full Decleor and Carita range of treatments All the water used is from our own wells and a unique indoor to outdoor swimming pool completes the experience The Strawberry Tree Leinster?s Restaurant of the Year serves only wild and organic foods in possibly Ireland?s most dramatic dining rooms Macreddin Village also hosts Acton?s Country Pub and Brewery the Orchard Cafe an organic bakery and smokehouse speciality food wine and craft shops exhilarating 4X4 driving an equestrian centre and clay shooting BrookLodge is also just 15 minutes drive from Glendalough Ballykissangel and some great golf courses
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: bubbly, interestingly pampering scent, good body wash! Disadvantages: may be slightly too aromatic for some, possibly too girly to appeal to men?
I never actually bought this, I sort of acquired it! Some time ago, in Sainsbury's, my mum had decided she was fed up with the soap getting soggy in the shower soap holder and, since the Imperial Leather handwash was on offer, we somehow managed to end up with a buy-one-get-one-free on both types of product! (The other shower gel in question was the far more eye-catching bright icy blue Icelandic Spa one, but that was used up before I had chance to sample it.) So, for variety, we also went for the cream-ivory coloured Japanese Spa shower gel . . . and then my dad decided he couldn't get used to body wash instead of soap - he's not the kind of dad you'd buy toiletries for at the best of times! - and my mum isn't really a high-maintenance person in the bathroom either. Therefore, they finished the blue shower gel and the offer was open to ...
Advantages: Not as expensive as other spa's and they're nicely decorated. Disadvantages: Why can't I afford to come here every day?!
very nice, but Elemis products are very expensive so it's nice to try them for free!
In both of the spa's it was well signposted where to go when leaving the changing area. If you are only there for a treatment you need to go to the treatment area, however if you are there for the world of spa you can go straight through to the spa.
The spa itself is warm, and very nicely decorated. I noticed in the Sherwood forest there was a stone floor however at the Whinfell Forest spa it was nicely tiled. Both were decorated in the same high quality standard. The main difference between both spa's is that the Sherwood Forest spa is situated on 2 levels, whilst the Whinfell spa is on one level.
There are plenty of seating areas so you're never stuck to find a seat to maybe leave your towel and book on whilst your wandering around the spa ...
GemmaC25 21.07.2009
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Advantages: wonderful massage and facial Disadvantages: intituional feel, poor general facilities.
My husband and I went for the spa day which included a thalassotherapy session, a massage and a facial at Champneys Springs in Leics. I was not impressed by the building and the internal environment - long corridors with lots of people wondering around in write robes gave it an institional feel and the buildings were ugly and sprawling. The massage and facial we both agreed were wonderful and personalised and thalassotherapy pool was pleasant enough though I wouldn't pay for it separately. The shower rooms toilets had a mildewy smell. The gym was small and steamy. The coffee was awful and all other drinks (not tap water) had to be paid for. Lunch was buffet of salad though a freshly cooked wrap was offered - basic (Compare this to the wonderful 3 course lunches at Eden Hall). I thought it had little to offer if you didn't have any ...
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Product details
Long Name
Brooklodge Hotel&Wells Spa
Type
Spa & Resort
Address
Macreddin Village, Wicklow, Ireland
City
Wicklow
Country
Ireland
Street
Macreddin Village
Continent
Europe
Manufacturer's product description
Double Room - The AA Hotel of the Year Ireland 2008/2009 is where Dublin goes to chill-out. The Brooklodge Hotel&Wells Spa is located in a spectacular Wicklow valley - a designated area of outstanding natural beauty - just one hour drive from the capital. Enjoy a serene country house style and state of the art facilities including The Wells, an adult only 'Destination Spa', whose extravagant indulgences include a Serail Mud Chamber, Hammam massage, a full Decleor and Carita range of treatments to mention a few. A unique indoor-to-outdoor swimming pool completes the experience.
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