点评:I had a solo spa day via a Buy a Gift voucher. When I arrived the receptionist was polite but not effusive. She pointed out where the changing rooms were and where my treatments would be, but then I was kind of left to get on with it.
A kind lady, I think she was a regular attendee, showed me how to use the locker. Reception give you a strap that presumably has some sort of chip in it. You press it again one of the lockers where the cylinder is out (if it's in then it means the door is locked) and again to lock it. There's also a machine in there you can scan if you forget your locker number 😂 There aren't many private changing cubicles, it's mainly the centre benches. But there are toilets.
The pool area is fine. Only about 9 loungers and some standard plastic chairs, which wasn't enough for all of the spa guests today (Sunday). I went in the jacuzzi and it seemed acceptable to get in even if others were already in there. I did find it difficult not being able to have a tea or coffee by the pool, although I understand why. As others have said, this is a not a traditional spa and there was a point where 3 young children arrived and it got very noisy. A few of us took that as our cue to go for lunch 😉
The Cafe was fine. There was hot food being served, although I didn't see a menu. Only 2 staff initially and they were run off their feet.
Then I headed upstairs for my treatment, and also discovered where the relaxation room was. I absolutely adored the heated mosaic chairs and could have sat there for hours! I think it's meant to be a quiet room, but there was a group of women in there talking in normal voices. It is soft lighting, not enough to read by as others have said. People were on their phones, but no sound or calls. There were 9 chairs I think, so again not everyone could get one as they were coming up for their treatments. The noise from the gym was bad in here. Although they were playing spa music, you could hear the music from the gym and the dropping of weights.
Emmy (I hope I've spelt that right) was my therapist. She was friendly, kind and knowledgeable. She asked me if I was happy with the 3 treatments in my package and I said I'd rather not have the foot one. She was absolutely fine with this and said she would do a longer massage. It was an excellent massage, I asked for firm pressure and that is what I got! The treatment room was warm and soft lighting. I didn't really notice the gym sounds in the treatment room.
When I was ready to leave I returned the towel and robe and was told my £10 would be refunded. I don't know what the cost is for a full price day here and not sure I would pay that. But if you go in knowing what to expect then you shouldn't be disappointed.
翻译:我使用“Buy a Gift”礼品券享受了一次单人水疗体验。到达后,接待员很有礼貌,但并不过分热情。她指给我看更衣室的位置以及将要进行护理的房间,随后就让我自己去办理了。
一位和善的女士——我觉得她是常客——教我如何使用储物柜。接待处会发给你一条带子,里面应该嵌有某种芯片。你再按下那个按钮——此时圆筒会弹出(如果圆筒没弹出来,那就说明门是锁着的),然后再按一次即可锁门。如果你忘了自己的储物柜编号,那里还有一台扫描机可以使用😂 这里的私人更衣室不多,主要是中央的长椅区。不过有厕所。
泳池区还算不错。那儿只有大约9张躺椅和一些普通塑料椅,对于今天(周日)所有的水疗中心客人来说还是不够用呢。我去了按摩浴缸区,即便已经有其他人在里面,我觉得进去也没什么问题。不过,我确实觉得很遗憾不能在泳池边喝茶或咖啡,虽然我理解其中的原因。正如其他人所说,这里并非传统意义上的水疗中心;有一次,三个小孩子进来了,场面顿时变得吵闹起来。我们几个人便借此机会去吃午饭了😉
咖啡馆还不错。有热食供应,只是我没看到菜单。最初只有两名工作人员,他们忙得不可开交。
之后我上楼接受护理,同时也找到了放松室的位置。我超喜欢那些带加热功能的马赛克座椅,本可以坐在那里好几个小时的!我觉得那里本应是个安静的房间,但实际上有一群女士在里面用正常音量聊天。正如其他人所说,那里的灯光很柔和,但不足以用来阅读。有人在用手机,不过没有发出声音或通话声。我记得那里大概有9把椅子。所以,并不是所有人都能接受治疗,因为治疗名额有限。健身房的噪音在这里也很烦人。虽然房间里播放着水疗专用的音乐,但我仍能听到健身房的音乐声以及哑铃落地的声音。
艾米(希望我拼对名字了)是我的治疗师。她友善、体贴且专业知识丰富。她问我是否对套餐里的三次治疗感到满意,我则表示不想做足部治疗。她完全没意见,还说愿意给我做一次时间更长的按摩。这次按摩效果极佳——我要求力度大一些,结果也确实如此!治疗室里温暖宜人,灯光也很柔和。在治疗室里,我几乎没听到健身房的嘈杂声。
准备离开时,我归还了毛巾和浴袍,工作人员告诉我10英镑的费用会退还给我。我不知道在这里全天体验的完整价格是多少,也不确定自己是否愿意支付那个价钱。不过,如果你事先知道会发生什么,就不应该会感到失望。