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Gardens
The gardens extend to over 3 acres, with a fenced lower garden of two
acres and an additional unfenced upper garden of an acre. Within the lower garden there are numerous activities:
trampolines (a large 12 foot and a small child's one) ; play area; table tennis; football goals and boules.
Terraces
There is a small Breakfast Terrace that is
bathed in early morning sunlight and ideal for croissants and coffee
first thing in the morning.
Each downstairs bedroom has its own
terrace. The Lavender Room has a large terrace with a table and four
chairs along with a Love Sofa
The Green Room also has a terrace that
includes an inlaid large scale chess set and is adjacent to a
covered deck which has a swinging bench
Sauna and Gym
Adjacent to the pool is a sauna/gym room with a toilet.
The Infrared Corner Sauna (1.52m Wide x 1.18m Deep x 1.95m High) is
ideal for 4 people.
For relaxation and
serenity the light therapy system allows a choice of six colours to
suit your mood.
The sound system consists
of a CD player and ceiling mounted speakers, controlled with a remote
control unit.
The room is also equipped with an
exercise bike and a York 925 Multi-gym.
Cycling
For budding Tour de France
enthusiasts there are six adult Raleigh bikes with front suspension
(three ladies Mantis and three men's Mantaray bikes of differing frame
sizes), suitable from age 11. Explore the
surrounding countryside and vineyards (to sample some of the local
produce!) on quiet country roads with stunning views. There are also
two small bikes; one is suitable for a child aged up to 5; and the
other has five gears and will suit a child up to 10yrs. To accommodate
younger babies/toddlers there are two bike seats and a trailer bike.
Benefits of Infrared Saunas
Why Infrared?
Infrared heat is simply a form of
energy that is directly transmitted onto objects because of its
specific wavelength. It has nothing to do with ultraviolet light which
gives you sunburn and damages your skin.
Where conventional saunas transfer heat by circulating hot air, thus
warm your body from your head, the infrared heat rays warm your body
directly. This allows an in-depth heat in a more pleasant temperature
of 110-150°F (43 - 66°C), thus providing more health benefits and a
highly enjoyable and comfortable environment.
Conventional saunas need high air temperatures to pull impurities from
the body, but infrared heated saunas can directly penetrate up to 45
mm inside the body. Impurities can be pushed out using lower and more
comfortable temperatures.
Cleanse Your Body By Flushing Out
The Toxins
In today's lifestyles, most of us don't actively perspire on a daily
basis. Numerous medical studies show that deep sweating has multiple
health benefits. Regular bathing in a Far-Infrared Sauna provides the
benefits derived from a deep sweat.
In the heat of a sauna the core
body temperature begins to rise and the blood vessels dilate, causing
increased blood flow. As heat from the blood moves towards the skin
and the core body temperature rises, the body's nervous system sends
signals to the millions of sweat glands in the skin. As the sweat
glands are stimulated, the body begins to perspire.
Sweat production is primarily for
cooling and is composed mostly of water. But deep sweating in a sauna
can help reduce levels of lead, copper, zinc, nickel and mercury - all
toxins commonly picked up from our environment. At the same time, skin
is cleansed and dead skin cells are replaced, keeping your skin in
good condition.
Perspiration rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat
ducts. Cleansing of the skin's pores improves the capillary
circulation and gives the skin a soft and beautiful appearance.
Soothe Aches & Pains In Muscles &
Joints
Under high heat, the body releases
endorphins - the body's naturally produced pain relieving chemical.
Endorphins can have a mild and enjoyable tranquilising effect and the
ability to quell the pain of arthritis, or muscle soreness from an
intense physical workout.
Body temperature rises from the
heat of the sauna, causing blood vessels to dilate and circulation to
increase. The increased blood flow accelerates the body's natural
healing process - soothing aches and pains and speeding the healing of
cuts and bruises.
Following sporting activity, or
other physical exertions, use the heat of the sauna for muscle
relaxation. The action of the sauna helps to reduce muscle tension and
eliminate lactic acid and other toxins.
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