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The Cottonmill Club at Sopwell House

Review: The Club at Cottonmill, Sopwell House, Hertfordshire

Published by Mark Smith

The Club at Cottonmill is the brand-new offering at Sopwell House and is a triumph of design. The beautifully constructed spa effortlessly combines contemporary design with a natural colour palette and rich textures to make this one of the UK’s most beautiful spa locations. The synergy between indoor and...

October 2, 2019
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The Merrion Health Club and Spa Pool - The Spa Man

Review: The Merrion Health Club and Spa, Dublin

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The Merrion Health Club and Spa in Dublin is delightful urban day spa that has everything you need for a weekend city spa break. Recently refurbished and rebranded, the health club really punches above its weight and is a welcome addition to the elegant hotel in the centre of Dublin. The hotel, part of the Leading Hotels of the World oozes old world charm...

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The Bath House London

Review: The Bath House, London

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Situated in an old bank opposite Buckingham Palace, The Bath House brings authentic Russian Banya to the heart of London. Based on the centuries old traditional bathing culture, Banya involves a series of sauna experiences deeply rooted in history. Central to most villages in the past, the banya was a pace of cleansing and community and (whilst it never went away) is enjoying a...

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I have been visiting spas for over a decade and am privileged to visit some of the world’s most incredible spa and wellness destinations. From medi-spas in Switzerland and holistic retreats in Thailand to the warm healing waters of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, it’s been an incredible journey. In my time as a spa writer I have visited over 300 spas and had...

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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa - The Spa Man

Review: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, France

by Mark Smith

The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa has set a new standard for contemporary luxury spa and wellness in the Champagne region of Northern France. Set on a hill overlooking the town of Epernay and the small villages of Champillon and Hautvillers, the hotel is within easy reach of Paris (around an hour) and a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city....

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best new spas of 2020 - Six Senses New York

The best new spas of 2020

by Mark Smith

Looking for inspiration for where to spa this year? The Spa Man has compiled his annual list of the very best new spas of 2020. The new year (and new decade) will continue to see growth in spas and wellness destinations across the globe. In the UK there is a steady stream of investment in country house hotels and a very exciting project is...

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Gaia Spa is a luxury spa set within the grounds of Boringdon Hall, Devon; a Grade I listed 16th century country manor on the edge of Dartmoor, Plymouth. Modern, welcoming and expertly designed, the Gaia Spa has it all. The spa makes the most of its setting offering beautiful views to the gardens, field and moorland on the horizon. From the warm welcome at...

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About The Spa Man

Author: Mark Smith


Welcome to The Spa Man, the spa and male grooming blog that focuses on spa news and treatment reviews plus the latest products launches from the world of spa and male grooming.

Travelling around the world, I report on the best spas and best spa treatments whilst testing out the latest spa products, wellness treatments and best male grooming products from moisturisers and shower gels to shaving products and face masks.

Giving a unique perspective on the world of spa and wellness, I review products on their merits with an honest and frank approach. I visit each spa in the review section, so you can be sure you get the inside story on the best spas around.

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Archive

Review: The Merrion Health Club and Spa, DublinThe Merrion Health Club and Spa in Dublin is delightful urban day spa that...February 8, 2020

Review: The Bath House, LondonSituated in an old bank opposite Buckingham Palace, The Bath House brings authentic Russian...January 29, 2020

What I’ve learned about spas (from the man who visits over 30 a year)I have been visiting spas for over a decade and am privileged to visit...January 24, 2020

Review: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, FranceThe Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa has set a new standard for contemporary luxury...January 17, 2020

The best new spas of 2020Looking for inspiration for where to spa this year? The Spa Man has compiled...January 6, 2020

Review: Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall, Devon, UKGaia Spa is a luxury spa set within the grounds of Boringdon Hall, Devon;...December 30, 2019

Best christmas gifts for women from the world of spa and wellnessThe Spa Man picks the very best spa gifts for women from the world...December 4, 2019

Best spa Christmas gifts for menStreamline your gift giving this year with The Spa Man’s guide to the best...November 29, 2019

Review: The Scarlet, CornwallThe Scarlet is an eco-friendly hotel and spa set on the wild Atlantic coast...November 10, 2019

The under the radar spa brands you really need to know aboutVisiting over 30 spas a year, I come across some of the best brands...November 2, 2019

Review: The Club at Cottonmill, Sopwell House, HertfordshireThe Club at Cottonmill is the brand-new offering at Sopwell House and is a...October 2, 2019

Morning yoga at Aiyanna IbizaAs the sun gently rises over the sea, there is no better place to...September 22, 2019

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