Spa of the week: The Scarlet, Cornwall

A visit to the Cornish coast is a quintessential British summer pastime, and the best way to see the coast is combining it with a spa holiday.

Cornwall is home to a number of lovely spas, yet for the best views and facilities, The Scarlet hotel’s in-house spa is a sure winner.

With sustainability at the forefront of everything it does, The Scarlet is an ideal place for a spa break or even just a dip in the dreamy cliffside hot tubs while you listen to the sounds of the waves crashing on the beach below.

In a nutshell:

An adults-only spa where you don’t have to compromise sustainability for luxury.

The outdoor barrel sauna (The Scarlet)

Famous for:

The Scarlett is one of the most eco-friendly spas in the UK. With a gold status from the Green Tourism Awards, The Scarlet boasts a chemical-free outdoor pool cleaned by reeds, house-made natural products using sea salt and Cornish clay and they also upcycle spa towels and throws into scrub mitts and foot rest covers.

The treatments:

The lengthy treatment list boasts a number of lush offerings – from an Ayurvedic head, neck and arm massage to a seaweed scrub and soak in the heavenly copper tub.

To experience a bit of everything, opt for the ‘Scarlet Journey’. This four-hour spa ‘journey’ includes a bathing ritual, an option to soak in the clifftop hot tub or be lathered in Cornish mud in the detoxifying rhassoul. You’ll also explore the spa area, have a bespoke guided meditation and experience a mixture of personalised treatments and massage therapies.

Time poor? We recommend the 90-minute Shirodhara Ayurvedic oil pouring treatment for a massage that will help relieve headaches, fatigue, anxiety and insomnia.

Be sure to book in for a cliiftop hot tub experience, especially if you are visiting as a couple. The deep relaxation space, with hanging canvas pods, is also an ideal place to curl up for a post-spa nap.

Hanging pods in the deep relaxation room (The Scarlet)

What to Instagram:

Sitting in a hot tub, overlooking Mawgan Porth Beach or simply the view of the spa’s pool on a sunny day – the floor-to-ceiling windows with sea views make it a stunning sight.