At 10am.
On a Wednesday.
This is the stuff dreams are made of, am I right?!
Anyway,
I had a spa voucher from almost 2 years ago that needed to be used up
pronto. I hadn't done it sooner because, you know, life, but I finally,
finally (when the alternative was losing my mum's 50 quid that she paid
for it) booked an appointment at the beautiful Spa 1877 in Sheffield.
You're
probably unfamiliar with it if you're not a Sheffielder/lucky enough to
be living there (feeling some home love after visiting Sheff week!)
However, saying that, you might easily miss it even if you're from
Sheffield! It's in the town centre on Victoria Street which is basically
a little side street off West Street. All tucked away which kind of
adds to the relaxation of the place I feel. It's easy to be relaxed when
you're already out in some stately home in the country, it's another
thing when you're in the city so the spa's slightly obscure location
helps greatly!
I
had booked in for an hour long Swedish massage and I was looked after
by some wonderful staff at the desk. I wonder if in the interviews for
spas managers check applicants' 'relaxation voice' because I swear every
spa I go to the employees just have the most calming tone I feel
instantly relaxed. So much so I'd forgotten that I'd already paid at the
start and tried to again at then end!
The
place itself is small but gorgeous. It's quite dark and atmospheric
with a Moroccan/Turkish kind of look going on with lots of lovely
cushions and lanterns everywhere. There was also a lovely relaxation
area and three different types of infused water to enjoy here as well as
a hot drinks and juices menu too.
Onto
the treatment itself, the massage was blissful. I have large knots on
my back and my masseuse was knot shy (haha get it?!) about really
working them and trying to smooth them out. This is something I usually
find is lacking slightly in massages so her pressure and strength was a
lovely, welcome surprise!
She
was even understanding when I had to nip out mid treatment to use the
loo! I had enjoyed the infused waters a little too much perhaps....
After
the beautiful treatment I sadly had to get back to real life very
quickly so I couldn't enjoy the relaxation room which you are entitled
to use as a paying client so I nipped back up to changing room and got
dressed again.
I
must say there is something quite liberating about being able to go
about your business in a robe and flip flops so I was sad to put on my
normal attire!
I
went back onto the streets of Sheffield and was hit with the sound of
lorries and the smell of a Chinese restaurant (life!) however I was much
much calmer, relaxed and I felt completely and utterly pampered!
There
are seriously worse ways to spend an hour on a Wednesday! I have
already suggested a spa day there for one of my best friend's birthdays
in March, I just can't stay away from that infused water!!
Do
you love massages and going to spas? Do you have a favourite
spa/treatment? Let me know while I start chopping the cucumber for my
DIY water infusions...
Check the spa out here if you're interested!
Sophia xxx
