The Relais Retreat Spa, at Cooden Beach Hotel, offers the perfect setting to immerse in Pelegrims’ transformative products. This striking, ocean-inspired Spa, opened October 2024, offers a serene, state-of-the-art wellness haven, just under two hours from London.
This striking, ocean-inspired Spa, opened October 2024, offers a serene, state-of-the-art wellness haven, just under two hours from London.
The spa boasts a comprehensive set of facilities designed for relaxation and detoxification: With three treatment rooms, a vitality pool with customisable jets, an aroma essence steam room, infrared sauna, relaxation lounge with heated loungers, foot spas and wellness showers (featuring hot and cold experiences with jets and a waterfall) and a fully equipped fitness suite.
To ensure guest comfort, the spa limits capacity with morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions available, and is suitable for private hire. A sociable spa lounge offers a lovely little wine fridge, with plans for wellness drinks like magnesium water, and complimentary fruit water.
The spa’s commitment to sustainable, low-intervention skincare is highlighted through its partnership with Pelegrims.
The signature 90-minute ‘Seaweed Leaf Body Wrap’ is an exclusive creation for The Relais Retreat Spa, utilising crushed grape and sea salt exfoliation, a detoxifying seaweed and Pinot Noir grape extract wrap, and an express facial/scalp massage with Pelegrims’ signature Vine Sap Face Serum.
The Personalised R&R Facial treatment uses Pelegrims’ active formulas like Hyaluronic Plump Facial Oil and Marine Algae & Pinot Noir Balm to address individual skin concerns and restore balance.
Beyond the Spa: The Hotel Experience
The Relais Cooden Beach offers a full suite of amenities designed to complement and enhance the spa experience, making it a complete seaside retreat. Built in 1928, this independently owned hotel has an evocative history and its own private beach.
The hotel features 45 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. These blend nostalgic seaside charm with contemporary luxury, providing an ideal haven. Many rooms offer uninterrupted sea views.
The Rally Restaurant & Bar offers an elegant, airy dining space with prime views of the beach. It celebrates local cuisine, focusing on fresh Sussex seafood and British seasonal produce. The kitchen emphasises locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Handmade desserts by the in-house pastry chef are a highlight, complemented by a selection of local beers.
The hotel’s own private beach is a standout feature, providing uninterrupted views across the English Channel and an ever-changing seascape that makes for mesmerizing viewing in all seasons. This provides the perfect backdrop for bracing walks, moments of quiet contemplation, or simply listening to the soothing rhythm of the waves. The hotel also offers complimentary bikes for guests to hire, providing an excellent way to explore the local coastline.
Coming soon… The hotel is soon set to launch their new ‘Cooden Beach Bar & Terrace’ area, with some exciting Spa updates also in the pipeline to further enhance the seaside wellness offerings so watch this space!
A Retreat Designed for Pelegrims & Coastal Wellbeing
The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel & Spa presents itself as a comprehensive destination for wellbeing, offering a unique blend of a state-of-the-art spa experience in a comfortable seaside hotel setting. For those seeking genuine rejuvenation and a mindful escape, it offers a tangible sense of calm and a true escape for body and soul. Conveniently located at Bexhill-on-Sea on the Sussex coast, it’s less than two hours by road or rail from London, with Cooden Beach train station just moments away on foot, ensuring a stress-free departure to prolong that rest and relaxation.
For a deeper dive into the innovative skincare philosophy at the heart of The Relais Retreat Spa, read our companion piece: ‘From Vine to Virtue: The Pelegrims Skincare Story’.
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Written By: Lucy Farley
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