Spring 2018

Beyond Escapes Launch
Devon Leisure Destination
Beyond Escapes Devon is the first of several new holiday and leisure experiences planned
over the next five years.
Boutique apartments and luxury lodges with exhilarating hot tubs are
set in the grounds of a stately mansion overlooking the South Devon
countryside near Totnes, commanding magnificent views down to the
Torbay coastline.
“We have started as we mean to go on,” the company proclaims,
“with a level of quality décor and fittings that set high standards to
help ensure the best possible guest experience.”
Alongside the 50 boutique-style suites, apartments and lodges, the
operator offers residential and local guests the on-site BE Tempted
Restaurant and BE You Spa & Gym, embracing fully-kitted gym,
outdoor vitality pool, steam room and sauna, heated loungers and
four treatment rooms.
The destination certainly packs the wow factor, notes Alistair Johnson,
Managing Director of spa consultancy, designers and operator Spa
Creators, contracted for the project.
“There are great views of the sea as you work out in the gym and we
created a dramatic vitality hall featuring a wall of water,” he explains.
“Our choice of furniture for Beyond Escapes Devon centred on form
and function,” Alistair continues. “Bridgman are a large provider of
commercial furniture and offered a three-year warranty on the items
they supplied.
“Galapagos furniture is made in the UK and the company views its
products as an investment, built to a quality that allows operators to
reupholster items rather than replacing everything. Longevity is a key
factor when selecting seating for relaxation in the lounge.”
Functionality and style were the requirements when specifying Made
in Britain furniture manufacturer REM, celebrating their centenary
this year, which offers manicure units, seating, massage couches and
dispensaries.
Soft furnishings from The Contract Chair Co add “choice, convenience
and continuity” to the Beyond Escapes Devon ambience.
Quality changing areas are increasingly important in specification
criteria and for this project, Alistair chose bespoke furniture
manufacturer and installer Crown Sports Lockers, whose products are
also made in Britain.
They supplied and fitted bespoke timber lockers with Digilock Axis
RFID locks, dry vanity unit, towel display and drop, kitting out the four
treatment rooms with bespoke cupboards, tops and storage. Front
of house installs include the reception area and desk and a retail unit,
which Spa Creators designed with Crown.
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