January 03, 2012

Babington House, Somerset

One of life's greatest pleasures is slipping into a huge, crisp hotel bed after a long day relaxing at the spa.
I snuck away to one of my favourite British hotels, Babington House for a little TLC.






The bathrooms are packed full of the spa's signature Cowshed products (very much like my bathroom at home!).



I spent the mornings swimming & snoozing in the steam room, before being led through to the spa.
I was rubbed, smoothed, scrubbed, wrapped & brushed to within an inch of my life! My skin now feels like butter & I have that terrible smug glow women seem to acquire as they leave a spa.




Just the excuse I'd been looking for to whip out my new asos watermelon bikini!



Is there ANYTHING better than swimming in a thunderstorm?!



As always, I ordered too much room service.
The crispy oysters with hollandaise & caviar (bellow) were quite honestly, spectacular.


If you're looking for a little break away, Babington is always a winner.
If you can, book The Playroom or one of the bedrooms in the old house.
Try the Cornish crab pasta, the crispy oysters & the potted rabbit.
There are Cowshed spas all over the world, I highly recommend the Vitamin C facial, the Cowshed massage and the Cowshed wrap.
(But if you go as a couple, book the mud room & a soak. You're led to a private steam room where you apply three types of muds to each other, before relaxing in beautifully scented steam. After washing away the mud, you're taken to a huge stand alone, bubbling bath & left to your own devices with a bucket of exfoliating bath salts. Bikini optional!)


I've been padding around the grounds in my dressing gown & slippers, but if you fancy a little action, take your Hunters.
The grounds are the perfect place for a walk & you can even ask the kitchen for a picnic basket.



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30 comments:

  1. This looks like the perfect getaway! Everyone needs a bit of pampering at this time of year. Have you tried Whatley Manor in Malmesbury? Kay xx

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  2. Aww I envy you havin such a lovely time:) And I defo feel like I need the bikini!!!:) xx

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  3. Looks like a lovely place to stay, thanks for sharing!
    And, very brave for the swim looking at that weather!!

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  4. Ooh looks blissful! I've been looking for a nice place to get away for a weekend, this looks perfect :) x

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  5. That looks utterly heavenly!!

    xx

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  6. Anonymous20:22

    Lovely post! I wish you'd review more hotels.

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  7. That looks absolutely divine! Lucky you xx

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  8. definitely a place to visit, stunning!!!

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  9. So beautifull. Could do with this right now!
    xxx

    www.inordinatelyplush.blogspot.com

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  10. Happy New Year Hun, I have been catching up on my blog reading and instead of commenting on all of your posts with the same comment. I want to say you look stunning in all of your photos and I hope you had an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year (including the hangover - love the photo).

    I bet 2012 will be an amazing year for you and your blog and I can't wait to read your future posts.

    Lou x
    www.thekeypieces.co.uk

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  11. I wish I was there :)

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  12. This looks fab !

    dive-fordreams.blogspot.com

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  13. wow that looks like such a relaxing place! I love it..beautiful photos

    Leftbanked.

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  14. I like so much what i see here.

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  15. Looks utterly divine darling! I have to try this place .. And ohh those oysters!!

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  16. Amazing photos ! I could do one spa weekend myself. It has been too long.

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  17. Wow, what a beautiful place! I could definitely use some spa time!!
    km-iamyou.blogspot.com
    x.

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  18. Ah I love Babington House, such a gorgeous place.
    The oysters look amazing.

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  19. ahh, looks like a perfect getaway :) definitely the kind of spa i prefer ie it's a detox sesh but you can drink champagne ;)

    Katie x

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  20. It looks gorgeous! Definitely going to show this to my boyfriend!

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  21. Peter D13:22

    That couples spa treatment sounds like the best thing ever!
    Going to surprise the Mrs.
    Thanks for the recommendation.
    Peter.

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  22. Love that bikini! I definitely think I need a post holiday holiday!

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  23. sooooo jealous!

    This looks like heaven on earth!

    Sophie x

    http://lafashionfolie.blogspot.com/

    (your new follower!)

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  24. Wow, I need to spa - this place looks amazing!

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  25. Oh wow jealous does not compare to the feeling I am feeling right now! I am so glad that you had an amazing time! Looks fab!

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  26. Anonymous15:21

    Gosh this place looks divine. I'm eagerly awaiting a fitness and eating post from you, you have a great figure! xx

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  27. It all looks so amazing!! Im loving your bikini!! xxx

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  28. Wow! I have major spa envy. Babington House is on my bucket list for 2012! Look like you had a great time. Fabulous blog missy! x

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  29. I mean.....your life....It seems SO FAB!!!!

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  30. That looks utterly heavenly!!

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