Treat Yourself
Taken from our Winter 2014 issue. Subscribe here to have our Spring issue delivered direct to your door.
Monart was recently named among the top three spa resorts in the world but when you’re there, you wouldn’t know it. Not because it’s not amazing, but because they’ve created a space that feels disconnected from the rest of the world and any expectations there might be of it or you.
It’s as if it maintained its integrity so well, that it never gained an ego or a reputation that puts pressure on the establishment to look like something, it simply is. And because of that, you can simply be. The five star luxury is just a super cool bonus.
I’m a sucker for a gorgeous natural environment so the tree shrouded driveway, lake and gardens immediately feels healthy and restorative. The staff are friendly, warm, calm, at ease in being helpful and tell you the things you really need to know; such as it’s totally cool to wander about in your robe and slippers and that they have a collection of DVDs if you want to borrow any later. Massage therapist Laura was excellent, focussing on different parts on either side rather than following a set, learned sequence which in my mind is a good indicator someone really knows what they’re doing.
I had a deliciously seafood filled dinner and they offer ‘spa-friendly’ options for those on a health kick and a full vegetarian menu. I slept like a baby in a giant feather duvet and got up the next day to my first ever Qi Gong class with a Shaolin monk. Which it turns out is the perfect start to a day of relaxing by a cosy fire.
Taken from our Winter 2014 issue. Subscribe here to have our Spring issue delivered direct to your door.
