The lovely woman who checked us in handed my sister, Megan, and I, two warm, freshly baked peanut cookies as a welcome and handed us our room key, imploring us to enjoy our stay. We headed upstairs to our corner room, on the third floor of . Once inside we were not only welcomed with a fantastic view overlooking the front of the hotel, but also cakes, prosecco and luxurious bathrobes.
The resort, tucked away in the charming countryside despite its proximity to the motorway, is close to , Edinburgh and Stirling and is well known for its 18-hole golf course and spa facilities. Our large room, which boasted enough space for two double beds, was tastefully decorated with a large modern bathroom. After a quick bite of cake we donned our swimsuits and fluffy white bathrobes and set off to find the pool and spa.
The spa’s entrance is located in the grill restaurant, with stairs leading below; behind the reception area there are eight large treatment rooms, all aptly named after Scottish islands. After checking in and deciding on a 50-minute treatment (I chose a facial and Megan opted for a massage) we followed the sound of laughter and found ourselves in the pool area. A number of buoyant kids were receiving swimming lessons, so we made use of the steam room, sauna and jacuzzi before heading into the spa.
The Elemis spa exudes calm. It’s softly lit and is furnished with very comfy chairs. Megan and I waited excitedly for our turn alongside several other ladies, one of whom was c.
