The Bite Magazine Issue 17

A popular wedding venue, there were festivities in full swing upon arrival but happily, once ensconced in our beauti- ful room it was just as peaceful as one would hope. The spacious rooms are traditionally decorated; our suite came complete with a living area (perfect for lounging and sipping champagne), gen- erous sized bathroom suite and best of all, a large and extremely comfortable bed. With its stained glass windows and oak staircases, Frimley Hall is a regal space, offset against the state of the art spa and fitness centre housed within the hotel’s modern extension, bringing together an old world with the new. Having settled nicely into our room (sipping the aforementioned cham- pagne) we slipped into the ridiculously fluffy robes and slippers that were stowed in our room and sauntered down to the spa for a good old pam- pering session. Frimley Hall specialises in Elemis & Jessica Gel treatments as well as massage and reflexology. My friend, suffering from more than a few workout niggles, chose a traditional full body massage whilst I, wanting a full on pamper, opted for a Face & Body Sen- sation treatment, which is the perfect treatment duo. Starting off with a deep back massage, every knot of tension and every ache was eased away, sending me into one of those intense, float-away relaxations before I was treated to an intensive facial. Having quizzed me about my skin concerns prior to the treatment (my skin is the driest of dry) my lovely therapist used targeted Elemis products, starting with a deep cleanse followed by an exfoliation and then a mask to quench my parched skin and smooth out fine lines, leaving my face thoroughly hydrated. She finished by massaging the Elemis pro collagen marine cream into my face and neck, undoubtedly one of the most indulgent and nourishing mois- turisers I’ve ever come across and one that has become a firm personal favour- ite since. Treatments complete, the pair of us floated into the spa’s relaxation room, to recline back on the comfy chairs, feet up and under blankets with herbal tea in hand as we compared notes on which of us was feeling the most relaxed. We lounged there for quite some time, bite spa