Nestled in Dartmoor National Park you’ll find a 5-star luxury spa haven awaiting you, it’s Elan Spa at Bovey Castle! The perfect location to indulge in and relax away from the hustle and bustle of every day life, from the moment you step into the spa a feeling of tranquillity overwhelms you and rebalances your spirit. We spoke to the team about what a typical spa day looks ...
Now we’re in the full swing of summer and enjoying the warm beautiful weather, we’re also thinking about our body care routine. It may be the old exfoliant for your legs or body cleanser that you’ve dragged out from the back of your cabinet needs dusting off, or that you’re looking for an upgrade or inspiration for a dry skin body cream. This is the blog you need, so grab a cup of tea and cosy place to sit or bookmark it to come back to later!
Why ...
Welcome to ‘Joyful July’ and all that this beautiful summer month brings. The early morning chirpy birdsong, the long hazy summer evenings, eating the fresh produce straight from our garden, enjoying a chilled glass of rosé and balmy strolls along the beach; we’re blessed to live near the sea and a ritual for almost thirty years (weather permitting) has been our Monday night beach barbecue after work. We have a beautiful vintage picnic hamper we purchased in New England ...
In a world where new products are being created every day, our skin care routine is looking more like 10-15 steps nowadays rather than a simple skin care routine that we’d like to aim for. In this guide we’ll share the order of skin care products, which facial skin care can be a daily essential or an occasional treat and what a good skin care routine looks like.
The basic skin care routine
Cleanse ...
When it comes to skincare you may know your vitamin c from your hyaluronic acid, but do you know what retinol is all about? It’s an ingredient which has earned gold star status for being a major player in tackling signs of ageing and generally promoting more youthful and radiant skin!
Retinoids is the umbrella term for retinol, retinyl palmitate and a collection of other variations, but all are derived from vitamin A. You may have heard about how retinol is used and prescribed by dermatologists ...
Dry skin can be a skin concern for many of us, at different times of the year too but particularly troublesome in the winter months. In this blog we’ll have the complete guide on how to get rid of dry skin, which is the best cream for dry skin and how to remove hard skin on the feet.
What causes dry skin?
There’s no definitive answer on what causes your dry skin, it varies from your genetics and climate to your everyday activities like hot ...
For a relaxing haven in the bustling capital city, Soholistic Spa at Ham Yard Hotel is one to bookmark. Enjoy a range of body, facials and massage treatments to help relax away the stresses and strains of everyday life. You can experience your treatment at the beautiful spa or if you’re staying at the hotel, enjoy yours from the comfort ...
Welcome to the gorgeous month of June. Being Mark and my birth month, it always holds a special place for us, our birthdays are one day apart and as we gather with friends and family, we couldn’t be more grateful for the beautiful world and people that we do life with.
When I was a little girl, I was brought up amongst farmland and remember my birthday frequently being spent in bed with a weird ’48-hour funny illness’. It later transpired I had a bad reaction to the rapeseed ...

