Cary Arms to open luxury sea-view spa in December

Cary Arms - New Beach Huts
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Babbacombe Bay’s boutique five star inn, the Cary Arms, on the spectacular south coast of Devon, will open the luxury glass fronted sea-view “Cary Spa” in December.

The new spa is part of the property’s £2 million expansion, which has included the opening of six chic and stylish Beach Huts and two larger Beach Suites. Owned by Lana de Savary, the wife of the well-known international entrepreneur and yachtsman, Peter de Savary, the spa offers a host of new, innovative health and well-being treatments and additional facilities.

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The new Cary Spa is in a prime location for views with the glass-fronted pool and deck offering panoramic vistas along the unspoilt Jurassic coastline; the perfect spot to relax after spa treatments.

Inside the spa, there will be a series of treatment rooms including the introduction of a couples massage room where treatments will be based on leading marine-themed French beauty and skincare brand Thalgo with spa options ranging from ‘vital defence’ facials to full body Swedish massages with specialist treatments for both men and women. There will also be the latest innovative mood-enhancing aromatherapy/light shower can be combined with the latest treatments, a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and a gymnasium. Guests at the inn will have full complimentary access to the spa facilities (spa treatments at an additional cost).

The spa opening follows the unveiling of the new Beach Huts and Beach Suites. Sitting on the water’s edge, the simplistic design of the Beach Hut exterior is reminiscent of traditional seaside charm. Each beach hut comprises an outdoor terrace, sitting room, wet bar, stylish fireplace, bedroom and bathroom. Large wall-to-wall retractable windows to the terrace afford stunning views across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill, drawing light even on the dullest of days. The Beach Suites are lateral in design with the wide sun-decks cantilevered over the beach making the most of the panoramic views. Set amid exquisite tropical coastal gardens and the dramatic red cliffs of the Jurassic coast, the incomparable location buoys the quintessential seaside essence.

Cary Arms, Devon

The boutique feel of the inn is mirrored by its relaxed style of dining both indoors and out. Menus reflect the seasons and the individual dishes are created from only the best local ingredients. The Cary Arms is both family-friendly and dog friendly. In addition to the new six Beach Huts and the two new Beach Suites, the Cary Arms has ten existing New-England-style guest rooms and suites the Inn plus a further three newly restored fisherman’s cottages ranging from three to five bedrooms which are available for rental set within close walking distance of the inn.

www.caryarms.co.uk

Daniel Fountain / 09.11.2016

Editor, Hotel Designs

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