Since opening its doors in 2022 following a stylish revamp, this glorious 1920s landmark has been wowing guests with its stellar location on the East Sussex coast and playful, designer-look interiors.
Now The Relais Cooden Beach has added an indulgent new spa with all the ingredients for a sublimely relaxing escape.
Taking inspiration from its soothing coastal surroundings, The Relais Retreat Spa weaves an ocean theme through its carefully curated spa menu. Proudly partnering with Pelegrims, the sustainable Kent-based skincare brand that uses wine by-products to formulate low intervention, natural, yet active skincare range, its treatments include massages, wraps and facials, with couples’ sessions and multi-day spa immersion getaways.
The signature ‘Seaweed Leaf Body Wrap’ 90mins £130, is a must, showcasing the very best of their partnership with Pelegrims and created exclusively for The Relais Retreat Spa using ingredients from the hotel’s very own seafront. This amazing treatment will leave your skin exfoliated, nourished and noticeably brighter. The treatment starts with a full body exfoliation, followed by a seaweed body mask which works its magic while guests lie cocooned on a heated bed, enjoying an express facial and scalp massage. Or for a unique and deeply relaxing massage, book ‘Lava Shells’ 60mins £100, which uses heated eco-friendly shells to leave you blissfully tranquil. Prefer to focus on your face? Try the ‘Deep Sea Soother Facial’ 90mins £135, this pioneering treatment lowers stress levels using mood-boosting essential oils to promote both skin repair and emotional equilibrium using expertly formulated natural products packed with botanical actives. The result is a revitalised, rejuvenated complexion and wonderful sense of inner calm.
Another highlight is the unique ‘Meno-Pause & Restore Spa Day’ from £140, a retreat designed specifically to alleviate symptoms and support women going through perimenopause and menopause. A restorative massage uses aromatherapy oils to calm and ground you into a state of deep relaxation, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. This is followed with a hydrating facial tailored to your skin’s needs and combined with cooling cryo globes to calm the skin. Also included is a two-course light lunch, two hours’ full spa facility access, robes, towels and flip flops.
The spa itself is a luxurious oasis with state-of-the-art facilities. Along with three softly lit treatment rooms, guests can enjoy a vitality pool, fitness suite, relaxation lounge, infrared sauna, aroma essence steam room, heated loungers, foot spas and wellness showers. Meanwhile, the hotel exudes seaside chic, with nods to the beachfront setting in the nautical-striped carpets, breezy pale wood furniture and outdoor terrace with sweeping vistas. Star of the show is the hotel’s private beach, with uninterrupted views across the English Channel and an ever-changing seascape that makes for mesmerising viewing in all seasons. The coastal location is celebrated in The Rally Restaurant and Bar, a breezy, elegant space specialising in fresh fish and seafood, with local seasonal menus including ‘catch of the day’ supplied by local Sussex fishermen.
At just under two hours from London (with Cooden beach train station right next door), getting there couldn’t be easier – perfect for a restorative weekend of salty clean air, spa treatments and seaside living.
For further information visit www.therelaiscoodenbeach.com