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EVERY other cosmetic advert promises a lift and removal of wrinkles but if I hadn’t actually experienced the impact of a Carita Hydratante facial I would have scoffed, as I do, of the miracles or otherwise cosmetics attain.
Following a night of severe excess at the luminous La Colombe restaurant (seven courses each matched with wine) I conceded that my face was, in fact, much worse for wear.
The Spa at Constantia Uitsig follows the look as their pretty country hotel and restaurants do, with the absolute luxury of proximity meaning one can tumble out of the restaurant, into bed and onwards to the restorative Spa.
The Carita treatments (swanky French cosmetic house with a fifty year reputation) use purpose designed equipment that apply electric charges to the skin.
Not only does this deeply penetrate the tissue to effect a more than skin-deep result, but it firms the facial muscles and tones the skin to smooth it.
Even two days after the treatment (and as many face washes) people spontaneously remarked how good I looked.
At R690 for the 90 minute treatment this is money well spent especially if you’ve overdone it the night before and can’t afford to show the traces.
JP had the Swedish Massage (R450 for 90 minutes) and we both enjoyed lounging in the rest area next to the fireplace. Both changing rooms have steam and sauna facilities which is wonderful to use before or after a treatment when time is on your side.
Unlike so many other Spas, the gown actually fitted me comfortably - a vast improvement on many spas that measure their XL gowns on tiny people.
021-794-0433.
The great attraction of staying at Constantia Uitsig Hotel (other than being a hop, skip etc away from two of the best restaurants in the land) is the setting, deep among mature oak trees with the Constantiaberg in full view.
Cricket was the first reason for new activity at Uitsig and the restaurant initially designed to offer substance to the players. The accommodation also began in the same vein but soon became famed (as did the restaurant) far and wide and the cricketers made way for discerning customers.
Our suite, room 16, was roomy and comfortable with an elegant cherry-wood round table to work or eat at and a casually comfortable sitting area. The design ethic is English and French country house but not in a pretentious way that so many country establishments like to emulate. We felt we were in a friend’s home where we were welcome to kick off our shoes and slouch on the couch.
Under floor heating makes this a particular pleasure. I think it would indeed be possible to stay at Constantia Uitsig and not be seen by another. Some of the suites have a parking bay directly besides so if there were any reason to remain incognito that would be possible. After my facial I wanted the world to see me, so made a point of hooting and waving at all I passed on the way.
Constantia Uitsig Hotel.
021-794-6500.
[10-Jul-08]
Brian Berkman
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