Spa Explorer: Escape to Crieff Hydro
Acting Editor Carrie Mitchell escapes to Crieff Hydro...
Having begun life as a hydropathic resort in 1868, Crieff Hydro prides itself on offering an authentic, natural therapeutic experience. The spa promises bespoke treatments deigned to achieve tailored results - for me, that was to relieve the aches and anxiety that come with being five months pregnant.
I loved the sound of the Sensory Journey Body Massage, £62, a full body experience using one of three BABOR skincare ranges - Balancing, Energizing, or Relaxing - however, being with bump means some oils and areas are off limits. “No problem, we can offer a special Mum-to-be massage,” said spa manager Fiona Thompson, who would carry out my treatment. As luck would have it, not only did this include a knot-tackling back, neck and shoulder massage; it also featured an express facial and cooling foot treatment.
After 50 minutes being pampered into a state of calm I hadn’t experienced in months, I floated to the relaxation room to recline with a magazine before reluctantly padding back to the changing rooms – and ultimately to reality.
The mum-to-be massage costs from £62 for 50 minutes. Spa days are also available from £75.
Crieff Hydro, Strathearn House, Ferntower Rd, Crieff, PH7 3LQ, Tel: 01764 651609, crieffhydro.com