St Michaels Falmouth transforms into a luxury resort, having secured a £50 million investment from Blue Chip investors CBRE Global Investors, BH Group and Acorn Property Group. This is the first and largest investment of its kind in Cornwall.

The multi-million-pound investment is taking place over two phases, at the end of which St Michaels aims to become the south west’s pre-eminent resort hotel. The BH Group backed the phase one redevelopment works to the hotel and spa with its partners CBRE Global Investors, one of the world’s largest real estate asset management companies. Managing director of BH Group James Houlston stated: “When we and our investors saw what was planned for the regeneration of the area and the overall vision, we were really keen to invest. What has been created is truly stunning and we are delighted with the finished product”.

Nigel Carpenter, founder and chairman, secured the investment with the vision to turn St Michaels, then a boutique hotel, into a leading luxury resort. The hotel has been transformed and relaunches this September as a chic and relaxed resort by the Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach. New resort director, Nikki Broom, will lead the team, having joined St Michaels from Red Hotels group where she was general manager of The Scarlet.

The remaining £30 million will be invested into a new luxury, sea-facing apartment development, called The Liner, which breaks ground in autumn 2018 and will offer a collection of 53 self-catering sea-facing apartments.

The transformation of St Michaels Falmouth has also had a positive effect on the local economy, employing over 200 local artisans and craftsmen in its creation, as well as creating over 50 full time jobs. St Michaels expects to recruit a further 40 members of staff over the next three years.

ST MICHAELS FALMOUTH – PHASE ONE

The new-look St Michaels will offer a new destination spa with the world’s first Cornish sea salt steam room and the largest hydrotherapy pool in the south west, a sprawling 13,000 sq ft health club with a dedicated Gig Rowing Studio, 32 new contemporary bedrooms in the Beach House, taking the total bedroom count to 84, and two new restaurants: The Garden Kitchen and Brasserie on the Bay.

A NEW DESTINATION SPA

The new St Michaels Spa set on the ground floor of the hotel includes 10 treatment rooms with en- suite showers and features a series of exciting firsts: the largest hydrotherapy pool in the south west with 21 massage stations and heated poolside loungers; as well as the world’s first Cornish sea salt steam room – infusing the local salt into the steam air to help reduce toxins and clear the
lungs.

Other highlights include a rainforest steam room; a glass-fronted Finnish herbal sauna; a Morrocan rhassoul offering a mud-steam experience and three experience showers, including an ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’. The journey at St Michaels Spa continues into the garden with a sundeck, red cedar-wood hot tub and barrel sauna with sea views.

A deep relaxation room and specialist manicure and pedicure champagne bar, with nailcare by OPI, complete the spa line up.

More than 60 treatments are on offer and signature experiences, exclusive to St Michaels Spa, include the Muscle Repair Massage & Mud treatment and The Yoga Facial. Products used in the spa include the luxury British brand Elemis, Made for Life Organics – whose botanical-based products are handmade in Cornwall, The Natural Spa Factory – an organic seaweed-based skincare range, Ishga and Natura Bissé – renowned for its Diamond Collection.

A NEW HEALTH HUB

Linked to St Michaels Spa via a Wellness Walkway is the new and sprawling 13,000 sq. ft St Michaels Health Club providing magnificent health and sporting facilities for guests and members alike. Spanning three floors, the Health Club is home to Cornwall’s largest private gym with an outdoor fitness terrace; a large Spin Studio, a unique Gig Rowing Studio with 8 gigs and over 100 instructor-led classes per week both inside in the fitness studio, and out, taking advantage of St Michaels’ superb beachfront location. Classes include a morning work-out on Gyllyngvase beach, Sunrise Yoga, WeSup Fitness on a paddle board and Gig-gle, a rowing class taken to the sound of ocean-themed songs.

St Michaels Health Club also offers one of the largest indoor swimming pools in the area with 17m lane swimming, spa pool area, and toddler pool. There is a pool sun terrace, heated seating, experience showers, glass-fronted sauna and steam room. Four tennis courts are available to hire with personal coaching available on request.

COASTAL-INSPIRED BEDROOMS IN THE BEACH HOUSE

The 32 new bedrooms in The Beach House at St Michaels exude contemporary, coastal chic.

Many of the light-filled bedrooms offer balconies and terraces with spectacular sea and gardenviews. Interiors draw their inspiration from the coastal surroundings, and are a symphony of blues and whites, with details including bedheads made from reclaimed timber and stunning nautical art.

Each bedroom offers 6ft wide super king deluxe beds, with luxurious, high-thread-count linen;Elemis bathroom amenities, walk-in rainforest showers, Lavazza coffee machines, Roberts radios,a mini fridge and a selection of local treats to eat and drink, including a jar of homemade cookies.

A SPECIAL NEW WELCOME

Visitors arriving at St Michaels are welcomed by a beautiful new entrance leading to the heart of the resort. Stepping inside through an oak vestibule resembling a ship’s hull, they arrive into a relaxed social space with sofas, a cosy fireplace and a library of complimentary resources, maps and materials to help you make the most of your stay. Hosts are on hand to offer resort support as well as providing tips and recommendations to make the most of the surrounding area, from coastal walking routes to Falmouth hot-spots.

LAUNCH OF A LAIDBACK EATERY AND CHIC BRASSERIE

The resort unveils two new restaurants – Brasserie on the Bay and the Garden Kitchen. Brasserie on the Bay serves dishes crafted from the very best of fresh and seasonal Cornish produce with an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood from the ocean opposite. The ambience is informal, but the standards are high. The Garden Kitchen has a relaxed and friendly vibe with fresh interiors and a sea-facing deck. There’s a tempting menu of stone-baked pizzas, rustic baked dishes, healthy salads and deli dishes, as well as a juice and smoothie bar. The Garden Kitchen’s terrace, with its sweeping views over Gyllyngvase beach, is the perfect spot, from coffee through to cocktails. The Wine Vaults are a newly created space with vaulted ceilings, its own bar and private wine store - ideal for private dining, functions or meetings.

Chairman Nigel Carpenter says: “This substantial investment has transformed St Michaels into a new resort destination set on one of the most beautiful pieces of England’s coastline and on the edges of the bustling and buzzy Falmouth community. St Michaels is a luxury resort with unequalled spa, ealth and fitness facilities and testament to the fact that the British seaside has grown up.” 

For further information, visit www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk.