The Reading Room Day Spa is a very special place set in the beautiful farming village of Iford, near Lewes. The converted barn, in which the Spa resides, dates back to over a hundred years making it the perfect place to unwind. We are away from the hustle and bustle of town and city life with free parking right outside!
We are pleased to offer all our guests a unique bespoke experience. Our specialised treatments have been designed to help you relax mind, body and soul.
We offer a range of treatments from holistic therapies, massage, advanced skin treatments, nails and waxing. 

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Reading Room Day Spa

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Lovely and relaxing treatments - thanks again. 

Such a relaxing afternoon. A beautiful massage and facial. Heavenly!

Fabulous Aromatherapy Associates facial and back massage with Hayley today! Sooo relaxing 😌 and my skin is glowing! Loved the relaxation room experience afterwards as well. Thank you. I highly recommend the Reading Room. ✨️

Hayley was amazing! Such a fantastic therapist. I feel like a new person!

This month our popular Pick ‘n’ Mix offer is back.

Treat yourself to one from mix one and one from mix two.

Mix One:
Dermalogica Pro 30 Skin Treatment
Aromatherapy Associates Discovery Facial
Oriental Head Massage
Foot Ritual
 
Mix Two:
Aroma Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Deep Tissue Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Hot Stone Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

* please add your chosen mix to the notes section of your booking 

April Offer - Pick ‘n’ Mix

Offers

This hero treatment starts with a consultation to find out what your emotional and physical needs are. From that we carry out an aroma test to allow you to choose the oil most suitable for you. There are twelve signature oils to choose from, formulated with natural plant and flower oils with wonderful exotic scents and powerful therapeutic benefits for body and mind.

With your chosen oil, your therapist will use carefully applied pressures to stimulate the nervous system, Swedish and neuromuscular techniques to relieve muscular tension, and lymphatic drainage to encourage healthy circulation. This treatment works from your head to your toes, it will dissolve away all of your stress and tension. This is an intense massage ritual drawn from a fusion of eastern and western techniques enabling the therapist to work on your body, mind and spirit.

Body 60 minuets 

Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience 

This hero treatment starts with a consultation to find out what your emotional and physical needs are. From that we carry out an aroma test to allow you to choose the oil most suitable for you. There are twelve signature oils to choose from, formulated with natural plant and flower oils with wonderful exotic scents and powerful therapeutic benefits for body and mind.

With your chosen oil, your therapist will use carefully applied pressures to stimulate the nervous system, Swedish and neuromuscular techniques to relieve muscular tension, and lymphatic drainage to encourage healthy circulation. This treatment works from your head to your toes, it will dissolve away all of your stress and tension. This is an intense massage ritual drawn from a fusion of eastern and western techniques enabling the therapist to work on your body, mind and spirit.
This treatment is a massage ritual including a restoring facial massage.

This deeply restorative treatment is specifically designed for tight, stressed and aching muscles. Whether it’s a heavy exercise schedule or too many hours spent sitting at your desk, when you push yourself to your limit, your body can easily become stiff, tight and painful.
Swedish and cross muscle fibre massage techniques, with stretching and draining, are combined with essential oils known for their beneficial effects on the circulation. Black pepper, rosemary and ginger warm the muscles and help disperse the build-up of lactic acid that causes stiffness and pain. Calming lavender soothes and is anti-inflammatory.
An intensive massage that works deep into stiff, tight, aching muscles to instantly release pain and tension.

Intensive Muscle Release

This new Aromatherapy Associates treatment will consist of an aroma consultation, where you will choose from three blends most effective to the symptoms of hormonal changes. This blend is then used in an enhanced traditional aromatherapy treatment that involves inhalation, balancing breathwork, body brushing, upper body massage, restorative abdomen massage and a hand and foot reflex treatment targeting the endocrine and reproductive system. The Maya-inspired abdomen massage helps to soothe, balance and relax your abdominal area to centre the flow of energy. Body brushing combined with the application of body gel and cream softens and cools the skin. Then to finish your skin is treated to a discovery facial which features cleanse, exfoliation, facial massage and mask to hydrate and brighten your complexion.
Our transformative spa treatment is designed to help you balance your hormones and improve your physical and emotional wellbeing. 

Pause & Reset

The ultimate massage for your best night’s sleep. Carefully applied pressures relieve key areas of tension, whilst our award-winning essential oil blend sedates, calms and grounds you to induce a serious state of relaxation. 

Body & Face – 90min
Inhalation and guided breathing
Massage focuses on back, scalp, face, arms, legs and feet
Facial featuring a cleanse, massage and mask applied with brushes.



Relax &  Sleep Treatment 

The ultimate massage for your best night’s sleep. Carefully applied pressures relieve key areas of tension, whilst our award-winning essential oil blend sedates, calms and grounds you to induce a serious state of relaxation. 

Body – 60min
Inhalation and guided breathing
Massage focuses on back, scalp, arms, legs and feet



Relax & Sleep Treatment 

A truly nurturing treatment to fortify and strengthen the mind and body through difficult times. Focus the mind and breathe deeply whilst warm, rich products are applied soothingly during this emotionally strengthening treatment. 

Body & Face – 90min
Inhalation with guided breathing
Hot stone placement to solar plexus
Discovery facial including cleanse, exfoliation, massage & mask.
Massage focuses on back, scalp, arms, legs and feet.

Inner Strength & Resilience Treatment

A truly nurturing treatment to fortify and strengthen the mind and body through difficult times. Focus the mind and breathe deeply whilst warm, rich products are applied soothingly during this emotionally strengthening treatment. 

Body- 60min
Inhalation with guided breathing
Hot stone placement to solar plexus
Massage focuses on back, scalp, arms, legs and feet

Perfect for times of stress and over-activity, this treatment helps the mind unwind and refocus, getting you back on track. A double layer of products is applied to de stress both the mind and body, soothing a heavy head of stressful thoughts with Ayurvedic scalp massage and pressure point techniques.
 
Body –
Inhalation with guided breathing
Gentle mobilisations
Massage focusing on back, legs, scalp, face, arms and chest.

Unwind & De-Stress Treatment 

Perfect for times of stress and over-activity, this treatment helps the mind unwind and
refocus, getting you back on track. A double layer of products is applied to de stress both the mind and body, soothing a heavy head of stressful thoughts with Ayurvedic scalp massage and pressure point techniques.
 
Targeted areas –
Inhalation with guided breathing
Gentle mobilisations
Massage focusing on back, scalp, face, arms and chest.

Feel nurtured and supported in a time of constant change. 

Choose from a selection of three oils each safely formulated to be used during pregnancy to nourish and care for your expanding skin. Using the traditional aromatherapy pressure point massage for the upper back and paying particular attention to tight shoulders, this massage helps to relieve stress and tension. The legs are massaged to ease the heavy feeling that can come with pregnancy and a full scalp and facial massage, with treatment oil chosen specifically for your skin type, completes this top to toe treatment.
Give yourself a moment to appreciate the joy of pregnancy and leave the stresses of life behind you.


Ultimate Pregnancy Massage

Aromatherapy Associates Massage’s

This is more than just a facial, it’s a pioneering treatment that focuses on lowering stress levels in the body and encouraging full reset and repair for skin and mind.  

Relax with our Ultimate Wellbeing Facial to bring balance back for visibly glowing, healthy skin. Scalp, face and décolleté massage release areas of tension, improve blood flow and activate pressure points to encourage lymphatic drainage and a gentle abdominal massage using warm oil supports top-to-toe physical and emotional wellness. Skin is twice cleansed and exfoliated using expertly formulated, high performance natural products that contain botanical actives. Serum, oil, and moisturiser are applied for optimum hydration, alongside a specialised massage and mask for tired eyes. The treatment is supported by mood-boosting essential oils for results you can see and feel.

The Ultimate Wellbeing Facial

A revitalising facial designed to support the skin’s natural defences and combat the pressures of a busy lifestyle. 

Built to combat tired and dull skin, this uplifting and energising facial helps skin, mind and body recover. The face is cleansed and exfoliated using botanical actives and carefully crafted essential oils to rejuvenate tired skin, targeting skin and mind for immediate results. Tailored scalp, face, and décolleté massage work to release areas of tension and stimulate circulation for a glowing complexion. A powerful combination of serum, oil and moisturiser provide maximum hydration, leaving your skin and mind revitalised.

The Ultimate Glow Facial

A soothing facial crafted for skin under stress. From the intuitive aromatherapy inhalation to our breathing rituals, powered by essential oils, the treatment is designed to calm the skin and mind. 

Unwind with the Ultimate Rebalancing Facial to combat aggravated skin. It locks in moisture by providing a double cleanse, exfoliating away dead skin cells and applying serum, oil and moisturiser to repair skin under strain. Scalp, face, and décolleté massage address your skin, body, and mind to relieve areas of tension. Each product contains a unique blend of essential oils, botanical actives, and skin stress relief technology to target the cause and effect of internal and external aggressors. Help your body to help your skin; stress response is lowered, mind and body are in equilibrium, and skin radiance is restored. 

The Ultimate Rebalancing Facial

Aromatherapy Associates Facials

Deep tissue back, neck and shoulder massage to relieve tense, tired muscles.

Deep Tissue Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

Relaxing Swedish-style back, neck and shoulder massage, using carefully selected essential aromatherapy oils that offer a wide range of properties for your wellbeing.

Aroma Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

This is an ideal introduction to facials. This Dermalogica treatment focuses on a quick targeted solution to an immediate skin care concern, such as a bothersome breakout, tired eyes or dull, lacklustre skin. 

Dermalogica Pro 30 Skin Treatment 

A calming frankincense inhalation helps you let go of the day’s stresses, followed by a deeply relaxing scalp massage leaving you feeling balanced and recharged. 

Oriental Head Massage

To help nourish dry legs and feet. To start, your feet are submerged in a warm foot soak, followed by exfoliation to remove dry skin. Then your feet are treated to a nourishing mask and warm booties. To finish, your legs and feet are deeply massaged.

Foot Ritual 

To help restore dry hands. To start, your hands are exfoliated to remove dry skin, followed by a moisturising mask and hot mitts. Then your hands and arms are treated to a relaxing massage.

Hand Ritual 

Mini Miracles

To start, your feet are treated to a refreshing foot ritual. This is followed by a relaxing bespoke full body massage using a mixture of Swedish and deep tissue techniques to suit your needs on the day.
Leaving you feeling renewed and relaxed.

Reading Room Full Body Massage

To start your treatment, your feet are treated to a refreshing foot ritual. Then, using combined massage techniques, the whole body is massaged, followed by a deeply relaxing scalp massage and a bespoke Dermalogica Pro 30 Skin Treatment.
The result is a full body treatment to relax, renew and refresh.

Reading Room Head to Toe Massage 

Using the same techniques as our full body hot stone massage, your back is treated to a deeply relaxing hot stone massage

Hot Stone Back Massage 

This treatment stimulates nerve function, increases energy, boosts circulation, induces a deep state of relaxation and eliminates toxins from the body. The theory behind reflexology is that the feet are a micro-system of the body and by applying pressure to specific parts of the feet you can have a different effect on the corresponding part of the body. This deeply relaxing treatment can improve your mood, help with aches and pains and a number of health issues. 
Leaves you with a sense of wellbeing.

Reflexology 

This treatment helps to relieve a stressed mind and aching muscles. Your back, neck and shoulders are massaged, followed by a scalp massage to help you fully unwind.

Calming Back and Scalp Massage 

To start, your back, neck and shoulders are massaged to alleviate tension and stress. This is followed by a deeply relaxing scalp massage to soothe away tension in the whole of your upper body.

Relaxing Head and Shoulder massage

This package is for guests staying at the Swanborough Lodges.

The Swans £150pp

Massage

Aromatherapy Associates Rose Indulgence combined with a Reading Room Spa Pedicure.

Mother’s Journey

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength & Resilience Treatment combined with a Oriental Scalp Massage. 




Inner Strength & Resilience Journey

Reading Room Head to Toe Massage combined with a Foot Ritual.

Restore Journey 

Fire and Ice Stone Massage combined with a Dermalogica Pro 30 Skin Treatment. 

De Stress Journey 

Aromatherapy Associates Revive & Tone combined with a Foot Ritual.

Revive & Tone Journey 

The ultimate spa treatment – two hours of pure indulgence. Following an in-depth discussion about your specific and immediate needs during a soothing foot ritual, your therapist will help you decide on a bespoke treatment plan for you. You can choose anything you wish off the menu and make it into a two-hour treatment of your choice.

*Excluding any advanced skin treatments 
*The ideal gift for a loved one.

Reading Room Time Ritual 

The perfect journey for couples, friends or family to share an experience together in our double treatment room. You will both be treated to a full body massage tailored to your needs on the day, followed by a frankincense pressure point scalp massage and a bespoke Dermalogica skin treatment to suit your skin care needs.
The ultimate combination of treatments for total relaxation. 

Adam and Eve Journey

Adam and Eve Journey *please select the above Journey )two people £150 pp

Aromatherapy Associates Intense Muscle Release Massage combined with an Oriental Head Massage.

MOT for Men

Relax and unwind from the stresses of everyday life.

Full Body Massage – 60 mins
Dermalogica Skin Treatment – 60 mins
Oriental Scalp Massage – 15 mins

Bad Day at the Office For Men

Journey’s

A relaxing all over exfoliation and layering of richly nourishing products to leave the skin looking radiant and feeling wonderfully smooth.
This treatment leaves your skin radiant, soft and smooth and your spirits bright and uplifted.

Aromatherapy Associates Aroma Polish

The ultimate exfoliation and wrap treatment to uplift the spirit and enrich the skin. Skin is exfoliated smooth then nourished with a full rose ritual from hair-to-toe. The treatment begins with guided breathing to aid relaxation followed by a full body exfoliation, softening the skin and allowing the layering of rose products to fully absorb.
 
Body - 60 minutes
Inhalation with guided breathing
Full Body Exfoliation
Layering of products
Focuses on the back, legs, arms, abdomen, chest, scalp. 

Face & Body - 90 minutes 
Additionally features hair & face.

Aromatherapy Associates Rose Indulgence

The complete, full body detox with five key treatment stages. Begins with dry body brushing followed by a stimulating exfoliation using a fusion of sea salt and green coffee oil to slough away dead skin cells. A freshwater mud mask & wrap brightens and refines skin while tension is diffused with an ayurvedic scalp or foot reflex massage. Following this a deeply invigorating massage works to brighten and tone legs. This advanced treatment is completed by coating the skin with 3 stage regime packed with high powered essential oils to revive your body, nourish your skin and reset your mind.

Targeted Zones – 60min
Features body brushing, leg, buttock and abdomen exfoliation, mud wrap, leg massage, choose from an accompanying scalp or foot reflex massage.

Aromatherapy Associates Revive & Tone 

The complete, full body detox with five key treatment stages. Begins with dry body brushing followed by a stimulating exfoliation using a fusion of sea salt and green coffee oil to slough away dead skin cells. A freshwater mud mask & wrap brightens and refines skin while tension is diffused with an ayurvedic scalp or foot reflex massage. Following this a deeply invigorating massage works to brighten and tone legs. This advanced treatment is completed by coating the skin with 3 stage regime packed with high powered essential oils to revive your body, nourish your skin and reset your mind.

Body - 90min
Features body brushing, full body exfoliation, body mask & wrap, leg massage and choice of accompanying scalp or foot reflex massage

Wraps and Scrubs

Skin consultation to get our expert advice on a skin treatment plan tailored to you. 

Skin Consultation 

This bespoke skin treatment is customised at each step with advanced products, techniques and technology tailored to your skin's needs based on consultation and a thorough face-mapping skin analysis. Whether it be concerns of ageing skin, acne, dehydration or sensitivity, this relaxing facial is designed to address your skin's specific needs and achieve healthy, glowing skin.

Dermalogica Pro 60 Skin Treatment 

Want a quick fix, in a rush, or on your lunch break? This is the treatment for you. This 30-minute treatment focuses on a quick targeted solution to an immediate skin care concern, such as a bothersome breakout, tired eyes or dull lacklustre skin, when you don't have time for a full 75-minute treatment.

Luminfusion combines a targeted Retinol Peel to resurface and renew, Nano Infusion technology to deeply infuse active ingredients and LED red light therapy to visibly restore skin luminosity & diminish signs of skin aging with no down time. 
Recommended for:

Increasing skin luminosity
Uneven skin tone

Key Benefits:

Restore skin luminosity
Diminish signs of skin aging
Zero downtime


Luminfusion

Lumin-Lift is our bespoke red carpet skin treatment. If you have an event you want to look your best for this is the facial for you. 
Using a combination of nano deep exfoliation, microcurrent lifting and LED light therapy this treatment will give you glowing, radiant and visibly lifted skin. 

Lumin-Lift

The Bt-Nano Lift microcurrent skin treatment is the perfect facial for someone looking for a non-invasive skin lifting, firming, hydrating and clearing treatment.
This treatment is perfect before an event as it has instant lifting results with zero downtime, or it can be treated as part of a series of treatments.
The Nano Lift offers non-surgical face lifts, eye rejuvenation, acne therapy and anti-aging hand treatments. The bt-nano system is the ultimate mini system, utilizing their exclusive patented Suzuki Sequencing™️ microcurrent. The Nano also increases product penetration by 70-80% leaving your skin firm, radiant, and glowing.
For optimum results we recommend a course of 6 treatments spaced one week apart or you can even combine it with Microneedling for the Ultimate Lift, Firm and Clear Treatment. 
Benefits:
• Increased circulatory benefits: blood and lymph 
• Muscle re-education 
• Iontophoresis: product penetration 
• Increased natural production of collagen and elastin 

Bt-Nano Lift 60

Bt-Nano Lift 30

Required at least 24hrs before a Pro Power Peel

Pro Power Peel Patch Test

Want to experience a truly transformative treatment? This effective and customised 60-minute treatment combines the benefits of our Pro Power Peel 30 treatment with additional advanced techniques and technologies. Peel results are dramatically enhanced by a supplementary deep treatment process incorporating powerful IonActive Serum, a customised mask, LED light therapy and relaxing massage to ensure your skin is left clear, smooth and glowing. You’ve never had a peel treatment like this before.

Pro Power Peel 60 (patch test required beforehand)

In this express 30-minute treatment, your skin therapist will create a customised peel to instantly rejuvenate and refresh your skin. With a unique system of three different acids for a deep exfoliation personalised to you, it is ideal to target lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation or breakouts.

Pro Power Peel 30 (patch test required beforehand)

Dermalogica Skin Treatments

Please book a free consultation with us prior to booking your Microneedling treatment. 

Microneedling Consultation 

This revolutionary new treatment combines our Dermalogica Pro Power Peel with Microneedling using Dermalogica’s new product Pro Restore all in one service. By combining these two amazing treatments into one supercharged treatment you enhance the results from Microneedling tenfold.

Microneedling activates the skins repair process and collagen production. This minimally invasive treatment uses the most advanced techniques and is elevated with a chemical peel to target dark spots, pores, acne, fine lines and wrinkles. Combined with Pro Restore, Dermalogica’s recovery and firming concentrate that is designed to prepare the skins barrier, restore its condition, decrease downtime, and amplify your microneedling results. Microneedling triggers the production of collagen and elastin – rebuilding the skin’s dermal structure. 

Please book a consultation prior to booking this service so our therapists can make you a treatment plan. 

Pro Microneedling (consultation required beforehand)

Microneedling is an exceptionally effective treatment to firm, smooth, and tighten the skin. It helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars, post acne marks and hyperpigmentation while promoting even skin tone and improving the overall texture of the skin. Rapid absorption of key age fighting ingredients is achieved, along with a significant boost to collagen and elastin production through the creation of tiny micro-injuries that stimulate the skins own natural healing response, resulting in fast and visible skin improvements.
The bt-titan MN device allows for a highly controlled and precise treatment that is adapted to your exact skin needs and comfort. Unlike more invasive laser procedures, this quick treatment not only delivers marked results but is suitable for all skin tones. With minimum down time, bt-titan MN treatments are a great option for those who with a busy lifestyle and schedule. Indulge in beautiful, luminous skin with the bt-titan MN.

Course of 3 £450 6 £900

Bt-Titan Microneedling (consultation required beforehand)

Microneedling

Shellac Manicure 

Removal of old shellac and full shellac manicure. We charge £20 for the removal if it has been applied elsewhere. 

Shellac Manicure and Remove

Full manicure with Lecente glitter polish. 

Lecente glitter Manicure 

Shellac remove, shape, cuticles, oil and lotion. We charge £20 for the removal if it has been applied elsewhere. 

Shellac Remove and Mini Manicure 

Reading Room Manicure 

Full manicure, hand scrub, mask, hot mittens, extended massage with Vinylux polish. 

Reading Room Spa Manicure 

Mini Reading Room Spa Manicure

Mini Manicure

Shellac Pedicure 

Removal of old shellac and full Shellac pedicure. We charge £20 for the removal if it has been applied elsewhere. 

Shellac Pedicure and Remove 

Full pedicure with Lecente glitter polish. 

Lecente Glitter Pedicure

Full pedicure with mask, hot booties, extended massage and shellac polish

Shellac Spa pedicure 

Manicures and Pedicures

This treatment is done with Lycojet Hot Wax. This wax is pliable and painless for most,  and works at a low temperature. Shrink-wrapping the hair and removing hair as short as 1mm.


Eyebrow Shape

This treatment is done with Lycojet Hot Wax. This wax is pliable and painless for most,  and works at a low temperature. Shrink-wrapping the hair and removing hair as short as 1mm.

Chin

Nostril’s 

This treatment is done with Lycon Hot Wax.
Lycon Hot Waxes are a low temperature formula, they shrink-wrap and remove hair as short as 1mm, they are very pliable and painless for most.



Under Arm

This treatment is done with Lycon Strip Wax. 
Lycon Strip Waxes are used super thinly, they remove hair as short as 2mm and they do not leave a sticky residue and are virtually pain free!



Full Leg

This treatment is done with Lycon Strip Wax. 
Lycon Strip Waxes are used super thinly, they remove hair as short as 2mm and they do not leave a sticky residue and are virtually pain free!

Half Leg

This treatment is done with Lycon Hot Wax. 
Lycon Hot Waxes are a low temperature formula, they shrink-wrap and remove hair as short as 1mm, they are very pliable and painless for most.

Bikini 

This treatment is done with Lycon Hot wax. 
Lycon Hot Waxes are a low temperature formula, they shrink-wrap and remove hair as short as 1mm, they are very pliable and painless for most.

High Bikini

Brazilian 

Hollywood

Depending on the hair growth we would use a mixture of the Lycon Strip Wax and Lycon Hot Wax. For a virtually pain free wax. 

Chest/Back

Lycon Waxing

A patch test must be carried out at least 24 hours prior to your treatment date. 

Lash Bomb Patch Test 

Patch test required 24hrs before your treatment. Lash bomb Lash Lift is an innovative method of giving the illusion the natural lashes are longer and have more volume using formulations and products made in the UK. The eyes are the focal point of any face and enhancing the natural eyelashes giving them an amazing lift and tint is a striking way to make the most of what we were born with –natural beauty! 

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