Hens looking for a hip hideaway on the outskirts of cosmopolitan Cardiff will love the glamour of Holm House. Set on the Victorian seaside town of Penarth's Marine Parade and overlooking the stunning beauty of the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline, the 12-suite boutique hotel has fabulous sea views. It's owner, Susan Sessions, sums it up as "cwtchy*, cosy, quirky, eccentric, bohemian, opulent, decadent, indulgent, relaxing, sumptuous and luxuriant" *Welsh for cuddly to the uninitiated!
Holm House has been furnished to the highest standards using the best of modern and classic Welsh, British and European design. Frette Linen adorns the 12 beds and guests can find a unique selection of Jo Malone products in the bathrooms. Suites have Bang and Olufsen Media with all rooms having flat screen TVs and DVDs and Tassimo systems.
The fully blown and ultra Zen spa is a revelation in a hotel this bijou. Its slick pool, state of the art gym, seaview relaxation room and treatment rooms can be closed off for exclusive use, along with its outoor roof terrace. Allowing Hens to enjoy a private pamper party with coktails, canapese and exclusive Ytsara treatments from Thailand.
The ‘Girls Together’ at Holm House hen package consists of 2 hours 15 minutes of pure indulgence. Preparation for the night ahead begins, whether it’s a girlie night on the town or a special meal in the hotel. The treatments will lure you into the deepest depths of relaxation, then hit you with zingy energy and renewed vitality. Firstlthe Samsara, Purifying Body Scrubis a skin softening body exfoliation treatment that will leave your skin feeling smooth and looking radiant. Then the Royal Thai massage initiates the Phem Palang, Body Oil Ceremony, using mandarin and peppermint oils to ease away tensions and uplift your mood. The package includes a healthy lunch and use of the gym and pool facilities.
Hit the high seas with a high speed RIB boat trip out to the islands from nearby Cardiff Bay. Exclusive hire of the boat for up to 10 plus a free photo costs £ 190 with severnexplorations.co.uk Ask the hotel to pack you a gourmet picnic lunch and head of along the coastal path from in front of the hotel as far as you fancy. The pretty beach of St Mary's Well Bay is around 2 hours away.
The shopping and nightlife of Cardiff is also on the doorstep. Those in the know head for the Victorian arcades (off St Mary Street) which are crammed with independent fashion, interiors and jewllery boutiques. Private members club, Sodabar (open to non-members before 11) is the most sophisticated of Cardiffs hundreds of bars and the place to spot visiting celebs.
Alternatively, stay at the hotel and enjoy the chic ambiance of the Art Deco bar and book the private dinning room with its home cinema set up and enjoy post-dinner entertainment in the form of a classic chick flick or DVD-based party games. Alternatively, surprise the bride with a montage of memories and messages from past boyfriends!
Rooms start from £185 per night including full Welsh breakfast and three-course dinner. The 'Girls Together' package costs £115 for residents and £135 for day guests. Exclusive use of spa is available when the Court bedroom is booked (£265-£300 per night) The spacious bedroom with roof terrace and private spa entrance can sleep up to four if sofas are made up as beds. the Private dining is from £39.50 per head including a glass of champagne with the canapés pre-lunch/dinner, chef’s gift (pre-starter), starter, main course, dessert and coffee and petits fours.
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