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Stratford-upon-Avon Living May - Jun 2021

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ADVERTISING FEATURE<br />

INDULGE IN LUXURY<br />

Kate O’Connell takes some time out to<br />

relax and unwind at The Belfry Hotel<br />

& Resort...<br />

With all the madness this past year, we<br />

are no doubt all guilty of having not been<br />

terribly kind to ourselves. Lockdown<br />

has a funny way of magnifying all of<br />

our emotions, to a point where feelings<br />

of stress, anxiety and sadness can be<br />

incredibly overwhelming.<br />

So perhaps it is now more than ever<br />

where we need to give ourselves a little<br />

‘me time’. Me and my fiancé were lucky<br />

enough to take a quick trip up the M5<br />

to The Belfry Hotel and Resort for some<br />

much needed pampering!<br />

We checked into our gorgeous Brabazon<br />

Lodge, which was complete with its own<br />

separate living area and a divine bathtub<br />

(which I made sure to make the most of!).<br />

Once refreshed and glammed up, we<br />

headed to the bar for a quick drink before<br />

our dinner reservations. Exuding class<br />

and style, we couldn’t miss the Brabazon<br />

Bar! The Belfry have made sure that<br />

safety is a priority given the times, and<br />

so it was table service only (which I don’t<br />

know about you, but I could easily get<br />

used to!). After a nice glass of fizz for me<br />

and a tall frosty beer for my partner, we<br />

headed off to dinner at The Ryder Grill.<br />

To start, I opted for a for the antipasti<br />

selection. I am a sucker for cured meats,<br />

and so this was an easy choice, and I<br />

wasn’t disappointed. With a lovely full<br />

bodied glass of cabernet sauvignon, I<br />

was in heaven. I decided to continue my<br />

carnivorous streak and opted for the 7oz<br />

Fillet Steak. Accompanied by a roquette<br />

salad and fries, it was everything and<br />

more!<br />

We topped off our stay with a trip to the<br />

Spa. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous as to<br />

how The Belfry would be able to prioritise<br />

safety within the spa facilities, but it was<br />

clear we were in good hands as soon<br />

as we checked in. Our temperatures<br />

were taken, and numbers have been<br />

heavily reduced in areas such as the<br />

pool and saunas. Extra precautions<br />

were taken at every turn, leaving me to<br />

relax and thoroughly enjoy my bespoke<br />

facial knowing we were in the best care<br />

possible.<br />

There has never been a better, or more<br />

important time to look after ourselves.<br />

While self-care comes in many forms<br />

for everyone, if luxurious bedrooms,<br />

indulgent food and soothing massages<br />

are your thing, then do not hesitate and<br />

book your stay today.<br />

The Belfry Hotel’s Spa and Leisure Club<br />

will reopen from 12th April.<br />

Book your stay with confidence now at:<br />

www.thebelfry.com<br />

10 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk

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