Spa Review: Bamford Haybarn Brompton Cross

If you’re a spa fiend, you’ve surely heard of Bamford.

The luxury brand of treatments, artisan skincare, homewares and clothing all began when Carole Bamford founded the first Bamford Haybarn spa at Daylesford Farm in the Cotswolds – one of the most sustainable and pioneering organic farms in the UK.

While Daylesford focussed on nourishing the body with food, Bamford Haybarn was created with the belief that what we put on our body is just as important as what we put in it.

Now, Bamford has expanded to six locations worldwide. From their original Cotswolds offering, to Miami, Brooklyn, Tokyo and at the Berkeley Hotel in London. Plus, they have now opened a new flagship store in London: the Bamford Haybarn Brompton Cross.

“Our original Haybarn spa is set within the tranquil greenery of Daylesford’s organic farm, and for me that setting is what makes it so unique,” Carole Bamford said in a statement.

“I have always wanted to transport the essence of those natural surroundings to an urban setting, so I am delighted to be finally bringing that vision to life.

“At Brompton Cross busy Londoners will be able to retreat to a restorative space to disconnect from the pace of urban living.”

The Bamford Haybarn Brompton Cross officially opened its doors on October 15, and I was lucky enough to try out a treatment and have a look around the space a couple of days later. Located in an upscale area of South Kensington, near both Chanel and Charlotte Olympia boutiques, you’ll find Bamford’s new luxurious space, complete with a space for yoga and three treatment rooms for one of their many signature massages and facials.

The bright, white space is minimally decorated, which just adds to the soothing effect. In the reception area, you will find their ethical clothing line along with a number of balms and oils – look out for their newly-released specialty sleep range - and a tea station where you can order one of their signature brews.

Each floor of the new Bamford Haybarn is based on their three pillars of wellbeing philosophy: move, breathe and heal. With a tranquil, sky lit yoga studio located on the top floor, an express treatment area on the ground floor and the treatment rooms on the below floor.

I tested out their B Silent Treatment, currently exclusive to the Brompton Cross space but will soon be rolled out to their other locations.

Famous for …

Bamford are known for their natural and artisan skin and body ranges which they use in all of their holistic treatments and therapies. Their range is made from responsibly-sourced ingredients, free from GMO, Parabens and mineral oils.

The treatment

Bamford Haybarn are rolling out their new B Silent Treatment and their new flagship store in Brompton Cross are the first to have it. This treatment is designed to relax your body and prepare it for a sound, restful sleep, using products from their b silent range which have been developed to aid and improve sleep quality.

The treatment started with a footbath while my therapist showed me the delightfully-scented oils and creams she would be using during the treatment. Then, as I lay face-down on the massage table, she began to perform Japanese shiatsu rocking techniques which is when the feeling of deep relaxation set in. Afterwards, I was treated to a full back massage followed by a series of assisted stretches to help release stress and unlock the lower back.

Turning over, my therapist began a neck and chest massage along with a pressure point massage to help release chronic stress before applying b silent temple balm to help the body prepare for a restful sleep.

Verdict

The treatments rooms are calming and the décor minimal and modern – exactly how you want it to be. The space as a whole is inviting, relaxing and an exciting new space for any London spa lover. As for the treatments, they do exactly as they say, I was left feeling completely relaxed and ready for bed.

You’ll leave feeling …

If you opt for the B Silent Treatment (which I highly recommend you do), make sure you go straight after work and have no plans for the rest of the evening. This treatment will leave you feeling restful and relaxed and primed for a deep, peaceful sleep.

Details

The B Silent Treatment costs £120 for 55 minutes. You can find the new Bamford Haybarn Bromton Cross store at 104 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AE. bamford.com/