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Welcome to The Alchemist Spa, where your journey to wellness is as unique as you are. Steering clear of nasty chemicals and parabens, our focus is on natural goodness.

From the moment you step into our coastal spa sanctuary, trust that you are in expert hands. Through our luxury spa treatments experience the gentle release of tension, leaving you feeling lighter, more poised, and equipped to confront the world with a newfound sense of tranquillity.

 

Our spa partners – GAIA Skincare, TEMPLESPA & The GelBottle/Peacci all commit to our strong cruelty-free, eco-friendly beliefs.

We offer a thoughtfully curated selection of TEMPLESPA treatments for guests who are medically fragile, recovering from illness, or facing immunocompromised conditions such as cancer or post-treatment recovery. Find out more…

Heart illustration CanvaStaying at the hotel? You’ll enjoy 20% off all pre-booked spa treatments; please call 01271 872102 to book.

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SIGNATURE TREATMENTS

& Special Offers
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GAIA AWAKENING JOURNEY

An energising experience, helping to renew and radiate positivity for the mind and body. The Awakening Journey helps revitalise the skin with a full body salt and oil exfoliation removing dead skin cells to reveal refreshed, soft skin. The Awakening Journey continues with a bespoke massage, tailored to suit your needs, to help awaken the body and boost circulation, leaving you feeling refreshed and uplifted.

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GAIA BALANCING JOURNEY

Find grounding and harmony with the Balancing Journey, a treatment designed to alleviate stress and bring equilibrium the mind and body.

The journey centres around a hot stone massage, using warm volcanic stones to soothe aches and pains, relieving muscle tension.

The Balancing Journey continues with a nurturing Jade facial, known as the healing stone, the Jade crystal wands help to relieve tension in the muscles, encourage blood flow, and help eliminate fine lines. You will leave feeling restored and emotionally balanced.

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GAIA CALMING JOURNEY

A truly tranquil experience, the Calming Journey has been developed to offer complete relaxation and peace within.
Your journey will begin with a serene back, neck, and shoulder massage to ease muscle tension and calm the mind and body. This is followed by an Indian head massage which includes a facial cleanse, tone and a beautifully relaxing facial massage, focusing on pressure points to relieve tension. This journey include a hand and arm massage, helping to release stress and find total relaxation.

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TEMPLESPA ‘CHAMPAGNE & TRUFFLES’ FACIAL

luxury facial that combines TEMPLESPA’s Award-Winning truffle skincare with specialist lifting massage techniques that, together, iron out deep lines and wrinkles, help to strengthen muscle tone and reduce puffiness. You’ll have something to celebrate.

Upgrade to the 90-minute version for an exquisite cooling alginate mask and rose quartz massage therapy.

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TEMPLESPA ‘YOUR BEST YOU’ MENOPAUSE MASSAGE

This unique top-to-toe treatment is bespoke to you, supporting you fully during your second spring.

To begin, a gentle, caring massage, uses a combination of expert therapist hands and Himalayan Salt stones with TEMPLESPA nurturing skincare.

Rhythmic stretches, and gentle joint rotation will soothe achy limbs, and a gentle lymph drainage facial reduces puffiness, to leave skin fresh and feeling beautiful.

Nutritious oils and the deeply hydrating & comforting body cream, DUVET gives your body the hug it deserves. You’ll step off the bed feeling like your best you once again.

Choose the treatment 90 minute treatment to include a lifting facial massage, hot oil soothing scalp massage and application of our award-winning Truffle products.

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BLISSFULLY UNAWARE

Leave the bustling outside world behind you and step into our space of tranquillity with our signature bespoke back massage and facial duo – using our carefully blended natural oils to soothe, calm, invigorate or detoxify based on what your body is craving most.

Choose the oil for your body treatment, unwind with a muscle-melting back massage, relax with a bespoke facial, find peace with a shoulder, face and scalp massage.

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MASSAGESMelt away…
Gaia Bespoke Massage

GAIA BESPOKE MASSAGE

A completely bespoke treatment catered to your needs and concerns. This body treatment uses effective and natural ingredients combined with highly therapeutic techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue and aromatherapy to relax the body and mind bringing you into the present moment.

Your treatment will begin with a sense test to see which natural ingredients your body is in need of.

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GAIA HOT ROCK

A therapeutic back, neck and shoulder, full body or full body and scalp massage using our specially blended Gaia oils and warm volcanic stones to relieve deep muscle tension.

The warmth of the stones penetrates your muscles to soothe aches and pains, thus helping you to unwind and feel rejuvenated. Choose from the Gaia oils – Awakening, Balancing or Calming.

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GAIA POULTICE MASSAGE

This massage uses herbal compresses that have healing and soothing properties. All the herbs used are grown naturally and are part of the blend that makes GAIA. Aromatic herbs and spices such as these have been used for centuries for various ailments and treatments as they help to increase the flow of chi (energy).

You can take the poultice home with you.

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MOTHER GAIA

A beautifully gentle, relaxing treatment perfect during and after pregnancy. This nurturing treatment exfoliates the back and is followed by a specifically designed massage focusing on alleviating muscular aches on stressed areas, helping you to feel relaxed and restored.

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TEMPLESPA DRIFT AWAY MASSAGE

This massage is deeply relaxing , formulated with a dreamy blend of Mediterranean essential oils including Frankincense, Lavender and Patchouli, is guaranteed to have you drifting away.

Adapted treatment available for guests who are medically frail or recovering. Find out more… 

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TEMPLESPA WORK IT OUT MASSAGE

A detoxifying, deep tissue massage that relieves fluid retention and works out tired, aching muscles. Using the ingenious WORK IT OUT detox massage oil including essential oils of Juniper, Lavender and Cypress.

We begin with body brushing to stimulate the circulation to improve lymph drainage. Then we perform a deep tissue, body boosting massage with muscle-fitness techniques and movements to really give your muscles a work out – working on knots, tensions and tightness to help the detox process.

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TEMPLESPA CBD ‘STRESS NOT’ MASSAGE

This calming and anti-inflammatory massage targets muscle pain and melts away tension using the power of warmed stones leaving you feeling inexplicably relaxed and soothed from top-to-toe.

TEMPLESPA’s CBD balm STRESS NOT naturally eases muscle stiffness and calms busy minds… giving you a moment of blissful respite.

The 85 minute option includes a face and scalp massage using our CBD skin booster facial oil – LIGHT RELIEF.

Adapted treatment available for guests who are medically frail or recovering. Find out more… 

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TEMPLESPA ‘YOUR BEST YOU’ MENOPAUSE MASSAGE

This unique top-to-toe treatment is bespoke to you, supporting you fully during your second spring.

To begin, a gentle, caring massage, uses a combination of expert therapist hands and Himalayan Salt stones with TEMPLESPA nurturing skincare.

Rhythmic stretches, and gentle joint rotation will soothe achy limbs, and a gentle lymph drainage facial reduces puffiness, to leave skin fresh and feeling beautiful.

Nutritious oils and the deeply hydrating & comforting body cream, DUVET gives your body the hug it deserves. You’ll step off the bed feeling like your best you once again.

Choose the treatment 90 minute treatment to include a lifting facial massage, hot oil scalp massage and application of our award-winning Truffle products.


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FACIALSGet your glow back
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GAIA CRYSTAL FACIAL

Using a powerful combination of anti-inflammatory plant ingredients and balancing chakra crystals, energetic and healing benefits bring the mind and body back to a state of equilibrium.

This holistic treatment begins with some lymph-boosting stretches, followed by a soothing facial and relaxing neck and shoulder massage. During the crystal placement, you will experience a grounding foot massage to aid spiritual balance. The result is a renewed complexion and a sense of calm.

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GAIA JADE FACIAL

This healing massaging facial will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and glowing…

GAIA’s natural skincare products are softly massaged deep into the skin, using healing Jade crystal wands to stimulate both lymph drainage and blood flow, leaving your skin feeling firmer and younger.


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GAIYOGA LIFTING FACIAL

We know exercising our body is good for us, well it is the same for the face.

Using a stimulating workout for the face with a combination of advanced lifting massage technique, lymphatic drainage and the power of nature this facial increases muscle tone and volume so the skin becomes tauter with more definition and exceptional results.

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TEMPLESPA ‘THE SKIN SMOOTHIE’ FACIAL

Express facial – Looking for results, like now? This revitalising facial includes a deep power cleanse, nutritious skin scrub, lymph drainage techniques for rapid turnaround topped off with a wake-up scalp massage. Quick, go!

Adapted treatment available for guests who are medically frail or recovering. Find out more… 

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TEMPLESPA ‘MY KINDA SKIN’ FACIAL

A totally bespoke facial designed to suit your personal skin type and your concerns. We’ll analyse, prescribe and then tailor a gorgeous facial which will deliver amazing results.

To begin with your skin will be deeply cleansed followed by our signature TEMPLESPA face & décolleté massage. Your skin is then exfoliated followed by an application of a bespoke treatment mask and a prescribed moisture treat.

Whilst you drift off your treatment is completed with a choice of a tension relieving hand & arm massage or a divine scalp massage. You will feel amazing and your skin will look so, so good!

Adapted treatment available for guests who are medically frail or recovering. Find out more… 

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TEMPLESPA ‘ALL ABOUT THE GLOW’ FACIAL

This advanced, skin transforming facial turns up your glow with instant and visible results for firmer feeling & brighter, healthy-looking skin.

Your complexion is transformed thanks to intelligent active ingredients boosted by vitamin c and our glycolic acid complexes. Add our unique skin-lifting massage techniques and the results are even better skin.

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TEMPLESPA ‘CHAMPAGNE & TRUFFLES’ FACIAL

luxury facial that combines TEMPLESPA’s Award-Winning truffle skincare with specialist lifting massage techniques that, together, iron out deep lines and wrinkles, help to strengthen muscle tone and reduce puffiness. You’ll have something to celebrate.

Upgrade to the 90-minute version for an exquisite cooling alginate mask and rose quartz massage therapy.

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TEMPLESPA ‘GO GUY’ FACIAL

This high-performance men’s facial is perfect to revive, refresh and invigorate.

Your skin will be revitalised and energised with a deep brush cleanse, followed by a targeted face and shoulder massage. Skin is then treated to a deep exfoliation and an application of a bespoke face mask.

Finally enjoy a hot stone neck and shoulder massage to melt away the final traces of tension and stress. Skin is left smoother, softer and hydrated and you ready to face the world.

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TEMPLESPA ‘WINDOWS OF THE SOUL’ EYE TREATMENT

This divine treatment is designed to revitalise and treat the delicate eye area that needs some special attention.

pressure point and specialised eye massage lifts, firms and smooths followed by the use of the TEMPLESPA EYE THERAPIST massagers to tighten and tone your eye area. A complete anti-ageing eye treatment to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles and put the sparkle back into your eyes. A real eye-opening experience!


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BODY THERAPY COLLECTIONWhole body indulgence
Gaia Salt & Oil scrub

GAIA SALT & OIL SCRUB

Liberate your skin with our nourishing salt and oil scrub treatment. Your body is awakened with natural sea salt, peppermint and lemongrass, to gently buff the skin, boosting circulation and leaving a natural glow.

This refreshing treatment will leave a natural feeling of physical wellbeing, whilst the skin is left smooth and replenished.

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GAIA MUD COCOON

Offering a protective, cocooning treatment to emerge from awakened.

This treatment includes whole body, face, and scalp therapy for a truly indulgent experience; following a sea salt exfoliation, a deeply nourishing body mud is applied, while the face & scalp are gently massaged.

The treatment is completed with our Awakening Body Cream, with nourishing coconut oil and shea butter.

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GAIA TOTAL HOLISTIC RITUAL

A deeply therapeutic ritual to release tension and stress bringing the mind and body into harmonious balance. Using advanced Balinese and Lomi Lomi techniques, originating from Hawaii.

full-body exfoliation is followed by an application of our nourishing GAIA mud.

Once showered, a GAIA oil blend of your choice is poured warmly onto the body for a muscle easing massage.

The GAIA rejuvenating face treatment will complete this ritual leaving a natural feeling of wellbeing, whilst skin is left smooth and replenished.

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TEMPLESPA ‘I’LL BE BACK’

Following an invigorating exfoliation with TEMPLESPA’s Mediterranean SUGAR BUFF scrub, a warm purifying mud is smoothed all over your back for a powerful and deeply cleansing and hydrating treatment.

Whilst the mask is working its magic enjoy a detoxifying foot massage.

Luxurious warm mitts are used to remove the mask before a stimulating back, neck and shoulder massage is performed, leaving you energised, relaxed and with a back to be proud of.

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TEMPLESPA – AAAHHH ! LEG & FOOT TREATMENT

This oh-so-good treatment is instant relief for tired, over worked legs & feet. Begins with skin brushing, to help eliminate excess fluids, followed by a warm oil massage and an invigorating foot rub.

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Gaia Restorative Treatment

GAIA RESTORATIVE TREATMENT

Experience a therapeutic back cleanse followed by exfoliation, before a mud mask is applied in sweeping motions to detoxify and cleanse.

Following the removal of the mud with a hot towel, tension is alleviated with a back massage with hot stones and your choice of oil: Awakening, Balancing or Calming.

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HOLISTIC TREATMENTSFeel balanced
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GAIA CRYSTAL THERAPY

The ultimate goal of crystal healing is to bring the whole body back to a state of pure unconditional love. This treatment is personalised using crystals to discover which chakras are blocked. The session will include meditationfull body massagefacial using jade wands and a nurturing scalp massage.

Aftercare, product advice and a crystal prescription will be recommended by your therapist.

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GAIA RAINDROP THERAPY

Raindrop therapy is a healing technique using pure essential oils. It combines aromatherapy oils and soothing massage to bring total balance, harmony and body wellness mentally, physically and emotionally.

Techniques are used through the massage to release toxins and lymph, boosting the immune system and bringing the body back to natural alignment.

The ritual includes full body massage using the purest essential oils used as droplets to the back, spine and feet, a face cleanse and a nurturing scalp massage.

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REIKI

The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words – Rei which means God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power, and Ki which is life force energy.

This treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace and security.

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Reflexology

REFLEXOLOGY

Based on the ancient system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of the body on the feet. Reflexology is the application of gentle pressure on certain points of the foot to produce an effect elsewhere in the body.

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SOUND VIBRATION & SOUND PSYCHOLOGY

Sue Dawson, SGP Pilates

Sound healing is the practice of using sound vibration and sound psychology to stimulate, soothe and release emotional and physical responses.

Your bespoke session begins with a consultation about what you need, how you are feeling, and what’s going on in your world. We’ll check in with your bio-field – the subtle energy field that surrounds the body. We’ll see where you have any blockages, what’s holding you back, what is over active… and design a sound healing experience to bring you back to balance.

A variety of instruments may be used, some played on the body, over the body or to the side of the body, working through your auric bodies. Sessions can be a pure sound relaxation session OR an in depth healing approach supported by coaching, movement and massage therapy if needed.

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MANICURE & PEDICUREFrom fingers to toes
Pedicure - We Nailed it! - Alchemist Spa offer

EXPRESS MANICURE OR PEDICURE

Short on time? Leave the Parlour looking amazing with our express manicure or pedicure, file and perfect gel finish or varnish lacquer.

(Please note, if you require gel removal this will be an additional £15)

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FULL MANICURE

With exquisite products and expert application, we can leave skin illuminated and age spots visibly reduced, before we finish with either a perfect gel finish or varnish lacquer.

(Please note, if you require gel removal this will be an additional £15)

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FULL PEDICURE

With one of our seasonal scrubs to massage and buff, leaving feet feeling fabulous and light! Finished to perfection with your choice of colour.

(Please note, if you require gel removal this will be an additional £15)

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TEEN SPA TREATMENTSFor young souls
Teen Facial spa masks

TEEN FACIAL

An introduction to the world of the spa and skin care for young adults.

This facial will include a cleanse, exfoliation, and face mask, all finishing with moisturisation.

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Manicure NOURISHING & MOISTURISING

TEEN MINI MANICURE

A file and paint for the fingernails with either a gel polish or varnish finish.

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TEEN MINI PEDICURE

A file and paint for the toenails with either a gel polish or varnish finish.

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COPPER TUB EXPERIENCESBathing rituals
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COPPER TUB BATHING RITUAL

Immerse yourself in our oversized copper tub and feel your stress melt away. Indulge with powerful oils or salts, or why not upgrade and add a face mask and fizz? Tub time can be booked alone or with somebody special. We’ll draw your bath and add your choice of oil so you can simply sink in and relax…

With this copper tub ritual, bask in natural essential oils to help boost the mind and clear mental fog. Relieve feelings of anxiety, unwind and cocoon skin in hydration and antioxidants.

Finish with an intensely aromatic burst of skin conditioning relaxing oils.

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RASUL EXPERIENCESDetox & cleanse
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SIGNATURE RASUL JOURNEY

Our signature rasul journey is a completely indulgent skin treatment lasting 45 minutes in the rasul (allow 60 for the full experience).

Step into our private tiled steam chamber where your choice of scented scrubs & mud from Natural Spa Factory await you for this self-administered spa experience…

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PLANNING YOUR VISITGood to know…

CHECK IN, CHILL OUT

 

We kindly ask that you arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled treatment time, this allows enough time to complete a short consultation form and to hydrate with a chilled glass of citrus water.

FEEL FREE TO DRESS DOWN

 

Come dressed as you feel comfortable and we will provide robes, towels and flip flops during your visit.

NO NEED..

 

Generally, shaving is not recommended before a treatment, rasul, or waxing service. However, men are recommended to shave at least 2 hours before appointment time if having a facial.

LUXURY FACILITIES

 

Storage lockers for valuables are available within the Alchemist Spa changing rooms. From hair straighteners to complimentary towels, we have you covered. Luxurious products from Natural Spa Factory are in all of our changing rooms and are free from all parabens and nasties. Spacious dressing tables with hairdryers & straighteners give you plenty of room to refresh post-chill-out.

PLEASE NOTE…

 

We accept most credit/debit cards and also cash – payment is required at the time of booking for day guests and a 50% deposit is required.

PLEASE NOTE…

 

Full payment will be taken on cancellations made 24 hours or less before your treatment time, or within 72 hours or less for spa day packages.

PLAN TO RELAX

 

Treatment timings are subject to change when combining treatments.

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