I tiptoed over the lego spread out all over the floor, the leftover turkey and the muddle in our house for a day out with my friend at the Lido Bristol yesterday.
So whilst the husband happily took charge of the lego manuals and thousands of tiny pieces I enjoyed a tapas lunch, followed by a swim in the heated outdoor pool and gossip in the hot tub. After drying off and with the virtue of having 'exercised' we were able to justify a slice of cake and the most delicious ameretto and sea salt hot chocolate in the Lido's bustling cafe bar.
We finished the day with a luxurious back, neck, shoulder and facial treatment in the spa, which was the perfect antidote to a manic Christmas. I can see this becoming a yearly ritual!
This looks blissful! Wish we had such a place near me. How lovely to swim by Christmas tree light.
ReplyDeleteIt was just lovely - although slightly chilly even though it was 21˚!
DeleteOh wow... all totally totally fantastic!!! You are living a dream!!!
ReplyDeleteoh SO jealous! i can proudly say that my schoolfriend's hubby is head chef there and so i have no doubt all the eats must be amazing :) your night time swim really looks dreamy and so perfect after christmas indulgences. i wish i was there! x
ReplyDeleteyes the tapas and cake we had in the bar were fab, the restaurant menu looked amazing - will definitely try and eat there too. Have you been to the Lido?
Deletesigh no...not yet. we live over the other side of the country in cambridgeshire but have promised ourselves a visit in the new year to see our friends. can't wait!! (must pack cozzie!) x
DeleteThere are lots of good swim/dine packages and I would really recommend a spa treatment too. It's a really lovely quirky place that attracts lots of different and interesting people, I wish I lived closer to be a regular, but I'll take once a year any day! I do hope you get there soon for a little indulgence ;0)
DeleteA Christmas spa visit, no there's a good idea.
ReplyDeleteOh Yes - they do it in Europe and in US - often even colder environments - why not here - sounds like a great evening. xxx
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