Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 51)

Enjoy some me-time with these indulgent ideas It’s pre-wedding pamper time RELAX WITH A WARM CORNISH WELCOME AT POLMANTER If you need some much-needed rest after a busy wedding planning schedule then book a short break at Polmanter in St Ives where luxurious award-winning facilities at this family-run, five-star touring and camping park include fantastic self-catering accommodation. It’s a great place to stay to explore West Cornwall, whether it be with leisurely walks or more active bike rides. Less than a mile to St Ives, it’s conveniently close enough to the town, beaches and restaurants but also perched in a secluded countryside setting that allows you to opt out of the hustle and bustle for some downtime. The park offers five-star camping and four-star luxury self-catering properties so that all accommodation bases are covered for families. Why not treat yourself and your bridal party to one of the cute cottages sleeping up to six people featuring a private garden with a hot tub? The self-catering accommodation boasts parking with EV charging, which few properties in St Ives have. The camping option has one-night bookings available and short breaks for three or four nights between November and March, otherwise self-catering holidays are for a minimum of seven nights during peak times. Outstanding facilities on-site include an outdoor heated swimming pool, indoor soft play area, outdoor play areas, tennis courts and a putting green (subject to peak season opening times). There are dog-friendly options in the accommodations available to hire with local pet-sitting services available. www.polmanter.com www.facebook.com/polmantertouringparkstives ENJOY CREAM TEA WITH A VIEW AND SPA TREATMENTS AT ST MICHAELS RESORT, FALMOUTH There is nothing like enjoying a cup of tea with a view, and St Michaels Resort which overlooks Falmouth Bay is an ideal place to sip it in style. Their Jam First Cornish Cream Tea is beautifully presented and served daily. It comes with two homemade scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam with tea or coffee. Their Little Bit Fancy St Michaels Afternoon Tea is served on Saturday between noon and 2 pm in the Brasserie on the Bay restaurant - and can be made extra special with a glass of prosecco or champagne. New head chef, Darren Kerley said, “St Michaels Resort afternoon tea is a delicious culinary tradition involving freshly baked scones, adorned with locally sourced preserves and dollops of rich Cornish clotted cream. Here in Cornwall, we’re big believers in spreading your scone with jam first and then topping it with a layer of clotted cream, but as long as our guests enjoy every bite, we don’t mind!” Relax, restore and revive in the luxury spa, home to the largest hydrothermal pool in the South West. It also boasts relaxation areas, treatment rooms and bespoke treatments by expert therapists. Luxury Spa Day packages include an Elemis Pampering Treat from £185, a Twilight spa experience from £85 and a Detox Retox from £75. There’s also a Coastal Wellness package plus a Couples Spa Day, all designed to relax, revitalise and restore the mind, body and soul. www.stmichaelsresort.com www.instagram.com/stmichaelsresort www.facebook.com/stmichaelsresort PRE-WEDDING PAMPERING 55

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