
Bamford Hay Barn at the Berkeley Hotel
The Berkeley has recently opened the doors of a new Bamford Hay Barn Retreat on the seventh floor of the hotel. It represents a welcome revamp of the hotel's spa area, whose pazzazz had flagged a little in recent times. The space is the third outpost to be opened by the luxury wellness brand, following on from the original Cotswolds location and a further London branch in Chelsea's Draycott Avenue. Acting as a countryside retreat in the heart of London, the Berkeley space offers treatments that combine shiatsu, Swedish massage, reflexology and yoga techniques using Bamford Body products. The brand's strong connection with nature is reflected in the products, which feature naturally-sourced ingredients. The Berkeley hotel outpost stays true to the sophisticated décor of the brand, with light-filled spaces outfitted in white and natural wood and discreet design nods to its more rural roots. The outdoors rooftop area consists of a cloister-like terrace and the pool is flanked by a small garden offering a temporary escape from the city.
Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL; www.bamfordbody.co.uk
Writer: Rosa Bertoli