Ashley Heath, Dorset
Ashley Heath sits between Verwood and Ringwood, roughly four miles from the studio along the B3081, which works out at about ten minutes.
If you live in Ashley Heath you already know the B3081 well, because it is how you get almost anywhere. Heading west rather than east lands you in Verwood in about ten minutes, which is quicker than most people assume given how much closer Ringwood feels.
The area is quiet, green and mostly residential, and there is very little in the way of treatment rooms between here and Ringwood town centre. That usually means a trip into Ringwood and a car park. The alternative is a short drive the other way to a private studio with one appointment at a time and somewhere to leave the car.
Moors Valley and the Castleman Trailway are both on this side, so an appointment pairs easily with a walk. A Mini Facial before a long walk, or a Prescription Facial after one, both make for a better Saturday than the reverse order.
Head west on the B3081 from Horton Road or St Ives, straight through into Verwood. Off road parking at the studio, so no need to think about spaces.
With Moors Valley Country Park close by, a morning walk followed by a facial is a common way to put the two together.
Treatments
Prices are the same wherever you travel from. Both treatments take place at the studio in Verwood.
£20
A shorter facial for a quick skin refresh, with a gentle double cleanse, exfoliation and a relaxing face, neck and shoulder massage.
A good choice if
£40
A longer facial built around your skin, with extended massage, a treatment mask and proper time to switch off completely.
A good choice if
Questions
About ten minutes for roughly four miles, heading west along the B3081. That is comparable to driving into Ringwood, without needing a town centre car park at the other end.
Yes, parking is off road at the studio itself, so you can pull up directly rather than looking for a space.
Usually yes. Products are chosen on the day rather than set in advance, exfoliation can be lightened or left out, and stronger actives can be avoided. Mention any reactions or flare ups when you enquire so the treatment is planned around them.
Describe how your skin behaves and you will get a straight recommendation before you commit to a time.
Skincare journal
Step by step through a facial appointment, from the first chat about your skin to what you should and should not do…
An honest comparison of the two treatments, what the extra thirty minutes actually buys you, and which one suits which kind of…
Why four to six weeks is the usual answer, when it should be closer together, and why one facial a year will…
Ashley Heath to Verwood, 10 minutes
Send a message with the treatment you are interested in and the days that suit you. Mention that you are travelling from Ashley Heath and the time can be arranged around the journey.
Prefer to talk? Call 07704 770477. Mini Facial £20. Prescription Facial £40.
