Neil Howard of Howard Consulting was chosen as one of the panel of judges for the ‘Best Hotel Spa’ for the prestigious Annual Professional Beauty Awards 2007

St Brides Saundersfoot – Spa World Magazine 2007

Perched on the cliff top in Pembrokeshire, Wales overlooking the harbour in the pretty fishing village of Saundersfoot, the recently opened spa at St Brides Hotel offers a relaxing spa break with stunning sea views. The 380 sq m spa, designed by top spa designers Howard Consulting, opened as part of the hotel's extensive refurbishment. The spa offers guests a chance to relax and enjoy the wonderful mix of facilities, including an infinity edge indoor/outdoor hydro pool and the Thermal Suite, which consists of a rock sauna, salt inhalation room, steam room, ice fountain and experience shower, or they can simply have their cares massaged away in the marine-themed treatment rooms. www.stbridesspahotel.com.

Howard Consulting creates unique spa concepts for its clients, including Reid's Palace in Madeira and The Lanesborough, London by assisting in the creation of exclusive spas for prestigious international hotels. The company supplies support from the initial research stage through concept and design to pre-opening and operational assistance. Current assignments include Santa Rosa Amalfi, Italy, The Dorchester, London and Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate.

St Brides Saundersfoot – Welsh Tourist Board – Wales in Style 2007

Stunning sea views and relaxed pampering at this contemporary Destination Hotel with a unique cliff top marine spa.

…..a bold, chic and contemporary hotel fit for the 21st century. It was only a matter of time before west Wales had a stylish hotel, a spa and dining venue for today’s discerning traveller and this is it. Standing high above Saundersfoot harbour and beach, the beautifully remodelled hotel has been designed around the seaside location and the stunning view east across Carmarthen Bay……the swish new restaurant and the state-of-the-art spa facilities framing it through huge picture windows.

Reid’s Palace Hotel & Spa Madeira

–Set on the cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic, Reid's Palace has, for over 100 years, been a standard-bearer for excellence on Madeira and beyond. Fragrant blooms, emerald hillsides and the serene and restful waters of the Atlantic Ocean – as you wander through the garden and enter the warm embrace of our spa retreat your senses will be soothed.  The new spa (opened I the Summer or 2006) is dedicated to the rejuvenation of body, mind and soul, and you will experience the luxury of being pampered and the sensation of timelessness... With colonial style treatment rooms each with balconies overlooking the Sea, plus a double therapy suite with its own outdoor terrace and private plunge pool, the spa offers a varied spa menu with many healing and relaxing treatments created by some of the world’s top spa brands.

Hotel Santa Rosa Luxury Resort & Spa Amalfi Coast Italy

The concept & scheme is decided – an upscale boutique hotel within a 13th century convent the location is just beautiful, located high above the deep blue sea with gorgeous views along the Amalfi Coast, this will be an exceptional Spa & Hotel. Work is progressing on forming the walls, floors & openings.

The Lanesborough London's most discerning hotel and the perfect oasis for an afternoon of pampered indulgence. Newsletter August 2005

The Lanesborough on Hyde Park Corner takes pampering and indulgence to new levels

The Worlds 100 Best Spas

The Christian Dior Spa at The Berkeley has been listed as 1st in the City Spa category.

The Shiseido Qi Salon & Fitness Club at 51 Buckingham Gate has been listed as 2nd in the City Spa category.

The Lygon Arms Spa & Club has been listed as 3rd in the Weekend Spas category.

Spa Guide

Matfen Hall......Perfect for couples - go to the Spa while he's on the golf course. The contemporary British menu is excellently prepared, and the Library and Print Room restaurant has a cosy atmosphere.

Eight of the finest Spas the Country has to Offer

3 of the 8 finest Spas featured in this article were created by Howard Consulting. [View complete article]

1) For a touch of Cannes in Knightsbridge, head to The Berkeley's rooftop pool and treat yourself to a post-swim DDF facial.

2) Rated The Chester Grosvenor and Spa second in a review of top UK city Spas outside London.

Matfen Hall country house hotel, visited by Stella McCartney, has a health Spa that is the only place in the UK to offer Versace treatments, as loved by Gwyneth Paltrow.

Ladies, it doesn't get any better than Matfen Hall's Versace Signature package. OK, it may not be cheap but where else can you both run riot in a beautiful haven, fuelled by a day of pampering facials, massages, manicures and pedicures? What's more, you have full use of the Spa and can help yourself from the juice bar throughout the day.

Matfen Hall.....It's the only Spa in the world to offer Versace skincare treatments - and it's located in a beautiful country-house hotel with one of the best restaurants in the region.

Matfen Hall......outstanding food, including locally reared organic beef and lamb, in a beautiful dining room with views over the rolling countryside.

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Neil Howard of Howard Consulting has recently contributed to articles in leading Spa and design magazines:

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