Wellness in Hope Cove
It’s okay to relax and indulge a little on holiday; who can resist a delicious Devon Cream tea, a scoop or two of the local ice cream, fish and chips on the beach or a glass of fizz… but don’t worry, help is at hand!
Your fitness levels don’t need to slide. In addition to the stunning cliff-top walks, awesome watersports and wild swimming, we have a handful of selected companies who will endeavour to keep you on the right track. So whether you’re looking for a full workout in the gym, sink into the sands with yoga on the beach or a relaxing hot stone massage you’ll find personal trainers and therapists ready to put a spring in your step.
In-house Pampering
What could be more relaxing than some in house pampering during your holiday. My Personal Sanctuary offers luxury treatments in the comfort of your own home. Choose from warm deep tissue massage, treats for hands and feet and replenishing facials to holistic full body journeys. Using Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Products, their team of expert therapists work with the botanical plant extracts and pure organic essential oils to relax, recharge and rejeuvenate your mind, body and soul. Get in touch with one of our team to arrange a little in house pampering.
Make-up and Beauty
Rachel Gaunt is a talented experienced beauty therapist and makeup artist who offers beauty therapy treatments in the comfort of your own home… With some 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Rachel will share techniques, hints and tips with you. Rachel uses high-end brands including Becca, Nars, Urban Decay, Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel and Rae Morris to reflect your style and personality through a range of professional treatments. Be prepared to destress, rejuvenate and enhance your natural beauty.
Fitness
The Natural Gym – If you fancy training in the open air try The Natural Gym . What could be better than a work out on the sands as a great way of improving your mind and your body. Devi Majumdar offers excellent outdoor training sessions tailored to suit you. Alternatively, if you fancy a session in your holiday home, Devi will give you a varied, challenging and enjoyable workout!
Marvel Fitness – In addition to the alfresco workout sessions, Devi works with Aaron Ryder and the team at Marvel Fitness. The team offer a first class personal service with a well equipped gym and excellent range of cardio work weights and resistence equipment.
Willpower Fitness – Offer a unique and specialised programme of classes and personal training sessions. The sessions are suitable for all ages and capabilities and are a great way of improving your overall fitness, wellbeing and health while on holiday.
Hen House Fitness Centre – Just on the outskirts of Kingsbridge, the Hen House is a fully equipped private gym with its own resident personal trainers on hand to advise and offer encouragement during your workout. You can find out more about The Hen House or book a session here.
Quayside – Quayside leisure centre in Kingsbridge is right in the heart of the town alongside the car park and quay. If you’re looking for fitness and swimming, this is a great option, especially with the family. The kids will love splashing about in the lifeguarded 25 metre swimming pool while the fully qualified fitness instructors put you through your paces in the gym, working with weights, cardiovascular exercise and residence machines. Check out their classes and timetables here..
Yoga and Pilates
Simply Soulful Yoga & SUP – Simply Soulful Yoga classes offer a space to escape to. What could be more relaxing than yoga on the beach? Regular classes take place on Harbour Beach at Hope Cove in the early morning, late afternoon and early evening. Simply listen to the sounds of the waves lapping on the shore as you relax and unwind and feel the sand between your toes. Simply Soulful caters for all abilities and the classes run from April through to September, weather permitting. Total chill out experience!
Stand-up paddle yoga is becoming hugely popular here in South Devon. It’s a great way of
improving your core strength and balance as well as your emotional and spiritual harmony. The Simply Soulful group run paddleboarding sessions in Kingsbridge just a short drive from Hope Cove. If you haven’t tried it before, give it a go!
Yoga at Harbour House – Harbour House in Kingsbridge is the place to go for yoga, pilates, tai chi, kung fu and meditation classes. With three beautiful yoga studios, why not book yourself into a class and awaken your senses, realign and integrate your body and your mind. They also have an excellent cafe! More about Harbour House Yoga and Pilates here.
Massage and Shiatsu
Hanna Quiggin at The Hen House – Hanna is a Pilates teacher and Soft Tissue Therapist offering deep tissue massage, relaxing massage and one-to-one Pilates sessions. If you’re planning a bit of ‘me time’ during your holiday check out Hanna’s website for further details and a menu of massage treatments available.
Shiatsu and Qigong
Finest Stays have arranged for guests to have an in-house Shiatsu and Qigong experience with Shiatsu Practitioner and Qigong Teacher Tasha Kalisher, whilst in their holiday home.
Tasha’s passion is to empower clients, enabling them to have a deeper understanding of themselves. Tasha will arrange to come and set up for a half or full day for groups of friends or family to experience Shiatsu and Qigong. Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing, restorative fully clothed massage which works to bring the body and mind into balance through acupoints, stretches, rotations and pressure. Qigong is a great physical workout through moving meditation which stretches the muscles and opens the body, increasing vitality and balance for greater stability and strength.
