With experience showers and volcanic pool, a touch of Thai luxury is coming to the New Forest. Kate Thompson reports...

A NEW £6m state-of-the-art spa in the heart of the New Forest will offer a touch of exotic luxury for stressed out local men and women to enjoy.

Combining key elements of Eastern and Western philosophies, SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst, delivers an authentic taste of Thailand to the New Forest.

Spa director Lina Lotto, pictured above left, brings many years of experience to SenSpa, having run some of the top spas in Thailand.

"When it comes to expertise and excellence in customer care, the Thai people are unique in the service they provide. We will strive consistently to deliver unrivalled treatments, ambience and customer service.

"SenSpa is the ultimate haven away from the fast pace of every-day life. Visitors will leave having experienced a little bit of heaven."

The therapists - many of whom come from Thailand - are highly trained. All treatments use the exotic Ytsara and Living Nature products; the Ytsara range is based on ingredients sourced from Thailand, either from organic farms or hand-picked from sustainable wild crops, and Living Nature is a New Zealand range, sourced from native plants along environmentally friendly principles.

Visitors can experience the exclusive Sen Fusion Signature Massage - a blend of deep and relaxing techniques, combining the principles of Traditional Thai, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic, Swedish and Aromatherapy massages.

The interior has been created by international designer Sue Stowell and features many South Asian objets d'arts and fine handwoven Thai silks. The combination of classic oriental and contemporary design creates a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere - the ideal escape.

Sue said: "Some spas can feel sterile and cold, but at SenSpa I have set out to create an oasis of calm and understated luxury, hand-picking artefacts and furnishings, for those who want to spoil themselves and leave the daily grind far behind.

"We believe SenSpa delivers the ultimate escape for guests." SenSpa opens on August 1.