St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa reveal £1.5m refurb

The St Moritz Hotel, in Cornwall, has revealed a new £1.5m H2O area, to complement its Cowshed Spa.

The new St Moritz Cowshed Spa  offers an outdoor hydro pool, steam room and sauna by Trelawney Pools.

There are ice fountains and sensory showers by Living House supplied by Grander.

The design has been managed by Steve Coombe of 3idog.

The new H2O area enhances the existing wellbeing-driven spa menu alongside the Soho House Cowshed treatment list.

The refurbishment has been led by Sara Last, the peoperty’s recently-appointed director of operations.

“With a strong strategy around wellbeing, we are on a mission to ensure St Moritz is the optimum wellness destination in the South West,” said Sara Last, director of operations, St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa.

“We have the ocean on our doorstep and all the many benefits that brings, as well as our serene space inside for guests to return to. We’re offering time to be in the moment and a freedom to roam, both mentally and physically.”

Miami-inspired wellness design

The St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa, located between Polzeath and Rock on the north Cornish coast, was built by the Ridgway brothers almost 16 years ago. It is home to the only Cowshed Spa outside of Soho House properties.

The new Miami-inspired wellness space is part of Last’s plan to offer a unique approach to wellness.

The Soho House interior styling of the Cowshed Spa is carried through the new area with the addition of new changing rooms and indoor pool seating and lounging. A departure from the current global trend for rustic style spas, it boasts colourful, shining interiors.

There is Italian rock and pebble-inspired signature flooring and marble white mosaics in the pools. The walls feature blocks of colour that compliment lozenge-shaped blush pink tiles.

New wellness director

The educator Martina Crkonova has been recruited as the spa’s wellness director to offer a bespoke service to guests.

Crkonova is a  spa consultant with over two decades of experience. She has worked as a wellbeing consultant for brands including Sandals, Six Senses, Five Elements in Bali, Mandarin Oriental in London and Thermae Bath Spa.

She is also a global awards judge in the massage category for Cidesco International and plays a pivotal role in recognising excellence in the industry.

St Moritz Hotel is now integrating the Cowshed Spa treatments with a new list of wellness options, pioneered by Crkonova.

Crkonova said she was focused on crafting innovative customer wellness journeys that immerse guests in a blend of nature-inspired therapies and rejuvenating treatments.

“Martina brings a wealth of diverse experiences and a global perspective to her role at St Moritz,” said Last.

“Her expertise in elevating spa experiences and her passion for creating transformative wellness environments have garnered her industry-wide acclaim.

“She is renowned for her innovative approach to customer journey design and her unwavering commitment to nurturing spa therapists.”

Crkonova has plans to introduce medical wellness infusion treatments and self-discovery journeys.

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