This really is a one of a kind place, Newcastle is filled with slot machines, tacky souvenir shops and ice cream parlours, but at the far end of the town lies Soak seaweed baths, and its absolutely fantastic.
We have been here several times and have re booked yet again to go, I cant tell you how great it makes you feel you just have to experience it for yourself. I advise leaving plenty of time before your booking, enjoy a coffee and pastry before you go into the baths, I have always felt ravenous during!
Bring your own CD, they play your selection in the room during your stay, the rooms are just bathrooms really, with a bath partially filled with seaweed, you adjust the fill and temperature of the bath to suit yourself and hop into the steam cubicle for a ten minute stint..after which you get into the seaweed filled bath for 40 minutes followed by ten minutes cold shower...yahoo!!!!!! Stick the 10 minutes in the shower...my GF cant as she is a big chicken, but Im brave and I think you get more benefit that way. Here are a few hints:
1. DONOT let the water in your eyes...ow!!
2. Drink plenty of water during bath (they leave you a large glass)
3. Dont use soap or deodorant after
4. Dont pull the plug when you are in the bath...bloody seaweed gets stuck in the hole!! (I speak from experience)
We really love it here, it is so relaxing and you will be glowing for days after. Very reasonable prices too, £25 single, shared single £30, double deluxe £40.
If there are two of you go for the deluxe option, the staff are friendly and are not in any hurry to get you out.
Well worth the visit to Newcastle.
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