St Mary spa cottage reinvigorates mind and body

Spa architecture and interior design relates to buildings created uniquely for therapeutic purposes, treating body, mind and soul

The use of curative, thermal hot springs dates back thousands of years. Valued by ancient Greek and Roman societies, Roman soldiers popularised and benefited from them in the healing of their wounds and weariness after bloody battles. Others have also indulged in the curing waters for their diseases. The mineral springs of Baden Baden, Germany, are historically famous the world over for its spas and architecture.

Today’s modern spa concept has transfigured into a whole new world of holistic experience, espousing health and wellness in ultra comfortable, scenic surroundings.

So, here we are, my friends, in St Mary, unlike anywhere in this part of the Western Hemisphere, at a spa cottage specifically designed to house you and yours, whose revitalising architecture, interior design, and landscaping that actually promotes psychological and physical well-being; along with the highly anticipated reinvigorating sensory encounter.

A quiet, 639-square-foot of coastal living space, all in lily white (inside and out). With clay tile, an open gable-style roof — all wreathed by slatted walls, adding that assurance of optimum privacy to your very own plunge pool, with a sun shelf (lounge area) within that said pool — and a lily pond.

Take a deep breath! Let’s enter and feel the positive vibrations of the bedroom, with its intricately carved bed and double doors opening wide to the gratifying sun terrace. Its restorative bathroom manifests with a double sink vanity. The living room, with its straw mat, remarkably leads directly into the pool! Hanging gardens of flowering blooms add allure to the backdrop.

Immerse yourself with massage therapies, facials, natural body treatments, reflexology, which includes Swedish and aromatherapy massages, hot stone therapy, body scrubs and polishing, nails, waxing, etc.

The rewards are the retreat of body aches and pains, anxiety relief, clearer skin, improved circulation, purification, release of toxins, and so much more.

Barry Rattray is a dream house designer and builder. Email feedback to barry-rattray@hotmail.com and lifestyle@gleanerjm.com.