Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa, Clonakilty

Warm spa waters in icy iceland

Advantages: Relaxing break - ideal for a short stop over
Disadvantages: Not cheap and artificial!!

boiling! It is a fantastic sensation being surrounded by warm water in the great outdoors on a chilly day. It was actually pouring with rain when i was there, which only made the experience better. Using the silica mud masks is fun, and there is also a large steam room (which is hidden - you have to explore to find it - I wont give its location away!) and sauna. Numerous fun footbridges criss cross the lagoon and there is a large artificial waterfall which is great to go under. GETTING THERE The blue lagoon is easily accessible by car if you can afford to rent one (Iceland is EXPENSIVE!!) If not, the best option is to get one of the tour busses which goes there. Many companies offer excursions there (try Iceland Explorer or Reykjavik Excursions). I actually took the Blue Lagoon's own bus which runs between Reykjavik - Blue Lagoon ...

Dan_ep 21.08.2006 (02.09.2006) · Read full review
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Review of The Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Give Castle Lodge the Dodge

Advantages: A historical building
Disadvantages: disappointing and spoilt by the owners

CASTLE LODGE It was a family day out in Ludlow and whilst I was sitting resting on the bench, waiting for my hubby to return from checking the car and the parking fees, I noticed this really old Tudor style house opposite and on closer inspection discovered that it was open to the public. We didn?t go in straight away, but I did drop a big hint like, ?I want to go in there before we go home? to the family, so that they would not be surprised after the visit to the castle that we went in here. After we had a lovely lunch in the café situated next door to the lodge after a amazing trip around the castle. We were all in high spirits and enjoying our food and refreshments, I dropped the bombshell that I wanted to see the house, they did try to dissuade me as they were now getting slightly tired and wanted to do a little retail ...

arnoldhenryrufus 13.06.2009 (18.06.2009) · Read full review
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Review of Castle Lodge, Ludlow

A wonderful and relaxing spa with plenty of choice.

Advantages: Not as expensive as other spa's and they're nicely decorated.
Disadvantages: Why can't I afford to come here every day?!

experiences. So, onto the experiences themselves! I will describe the spa experiences at Whinfell Forest, and there are a few extra ones at Sherwood Forest I will go into after. Outside of each experienve is a small plaque on the wall explaining it and also advises how long should be spent in the room. Bali Steam Room This is a very steamy room indeed! As you walk in through the door there are 3 small areas to sit in, and it can be hard to see if people are already sat down when you go into these little areas! The theme of this room is taken from the island of Bali and it has a strong light which slowly changes colour, there is also a lovely exotic smell to this room. The temperature in this room is around 45'C and the humidity is 90-100%, very steamy! This room was not available at Sherwood Forest. Greek Herbal Bath ...

GemmaC25 21.07.2009 · Read full review
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