Some excerpts from the website of Horizons & Cottages that might be useful
BABY-SITTERS Reliable and experienced
baby-sitters are available through the Front
Desk. We recommend to book in advance to avoid disappointment. CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIME Check in time is normally 3 o'clock in the afternoon. If you should arrive earlier, every effort will be made to accommodate you as soon as possible. Check out time is noon. If you have a late flight and wish for a later check out, please contact the Front
Desk to make arrangements. A
room will be provided for your use subject to availability at a charge. A fabulous
spa at the Coral Beach
Club is available for our guests, a full range of
beauty treatments can be enjoyed 7 days a week. For more information on the
Spa and Hair Salon please call 236-2233 ext 244. DOCTORS / DENTISTS Our highly respected physician will make house calls and we can recommend a reputable dentist. Bermuda's general hospital, King Edward Memorial VII, is very well equipped for all emergencies and can confer with major worldwide specialist hospitals when required. ELECTRICITY The current in Bermuda is the same as the USA and Canada - 60 cycles, 110 volts. EMERGENCY In case any assistance is needed during the night, our Front
Desk Clerk will assist you or immediately connect you to a member of Management. FRONT
DESK Our staff is there to help with any reservations, sightseeing information, transportation or anything else to make your stay more enjoyable. We have
security on property.
GOLF Golf Clubs can be hired through the Front
Desk to play our challenging Mashie course. There is a $20.00 charge for green fees or a weekly rate can be organized. Arrangements to play on all the private courses on the island are available and the front
desk will help reserve tee off times for you. GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY TAX A 7.25 % Tax on
Room and Board only, is added to your account. GRATUITIES To assist you with gratuities, a service charge of 10% is added to the
room rate.
INTERNET ACCESS There is
wireless internet access in our Library and a
PC which is available on a complimentary basis
24 hours a day.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES Please do not leave valuables unattended in your
room. There is only one key (yours) so please guard it carefully (drilling charges may apply for lost key). The
rooms are equipped with
room safes. The Hotel cannot be responsible for unattended valuables left in your
room or cottage.
TELEPHONE Local calls are free from the
rooms. You will require a
phone card for overseas calls.
TENNIS There are three all weather hard courts at Horizons. These may be booked through the Front
Desk on an hourly basis of $5.00 per hour.
LEISURE SPORTS /
FITNESS / ACTIVITIES. A vacation in the sun is meant to be complete leisure. Our famous fresh water
pool is a great gathering place for all the guests. Relax in a comfy chaise, read your favorite book and enjoy the spectacular view which gives us our name Horizons. Bermuda is a golfer's paradise. We have reciprocal arrangements with all the Island's fine courses. A challenging 'mashie' course at Horizons Cottages is at your doorstep. ('Mashie' - Scottish for a
golf club, about a 7-
iron.) A few clubs and extra balls are all you need and these are available for rent at the Front
Desk.
TENNIS Enjoy three championship courts right beside your cottage at a small fee.
CROQUET These lawn
games are maintained for your enjoyment. Please ask for equipment from the Front
Desk. SNORKELING Many
tours of the Bermuda reefs are available, including a weekly visit to Nonsuch Island, a bird sanctuary. Snorkeling and scuba gear are available. Please ask the Front
Desk to help arrange this.
POOL The crystal fresh water
pool and many umbrella tables and chairs add to the relaxation and comfort. The
pool is heated in the cooler months. 'Miranda', the statue in the
pool is a sculpture by a well known local artist. Miranda has watched over swimmers for many years. See the old Railway Trail, working farms, the last untouched seascape in Bermuda, a bird sanctuary and many rare endemic plants and trees. Please call the Front
Desk for details.
HORIZONS
SPA PACKAGES. Half Day of
Beauty Approximately 4 hours. $364.00
Massage and Facial Combination.
Spa Manicure.
Spa Pedicure with Creamy Mask. A Fruit Plate
Lunch and Iced
Tea. Blow Dry. Full Day of
Beauty. $549.00
Spa Body Polish and Softening Mask. The
Spa Delight Facial. Swedish
Massage - 50 mins.
Spa Manicure.
Spa Pedicure with Creamy Mask A Fruit Plate
Lunch and Iced
Tea. and Blow Dry. Mother-to-Be
Spa Morning Approximately 3 1/2 hours. $304.00 Mother-to-be Treatment.
Spa Pedicure with Paraffin Wax Treatment. A Fruit Plate and Fruit Juice. and Blow Dry. INDIVIDUAL MOTHER-TO-BE TREATMENTS Vitamin C Facial - 70 mins. $125.00 This facial reduces pigmentation and brightens the skin. Mother-to-Be Treatment - 80 mins. $160.00 The body is nourished with the application of essential oils and creams, combined with an exfoliating hydrating facial Ask your therapist about our Decleor products for use during pregnancy
Founded on an 18th Century Plantation, Horizons Cottages is Bermuda's oldest Guest Houses set on a hilltop amongst 25 acres of exotic
gardens. Horizons Cottages commands breathtaking views of the island's revered South Shore. The main house (
9 rooms) and the
suites and cottages (
37 rooms) are of pure Bermudian architecture and offer luxurious accommodations, tastefully appointed, equipped with
air-conditioning,
safes, and free local calls. All the cottages and
rooms at Horizons offer a supreme comfort with private
gardens and ocean
terraces that magnify the essence of Bermuda. Begin the evening with an aperitif in the shade of the hibiscus, followed by a romantic
dinner with superb food and wine out on the
terrace gazing at the moon's reflection in the ocean below. With its panoramic views of pink beaches and turquoise waters, acres of enchanting
gardens and a
restaurant regarded as one of the best in Bermuda, it provides an ideal setting for any vacation, and will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. While the resort specializes in laid back luxurious relaxation, guests are offered a full range of activities on land and in the water. Amongst these are
golf,
tennis,
croquet, water sports and nature walks. There is a European
Spa across the way witha varied menu of services including pampering facial treatments, body
massages, hot rocks, body masks, aromatherapy, half day of
beauty treatments, manicures, pedicures and hairdressing. The
spa is open seven days a week.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES. We know comfort is an important ingredient in making your stay a happy experience. That's why at Horizons we give
room cleanliness and service to our guests top priority. Our housekeeping staff is always ready to help you in any way they can. COT AND HIDE-A-BEDS Extra persons can be accommodated on rollaway beds and many
suites are equipped with hide-a-bed sofas.
DRY CLEANING The Housekeeper can arrange
dry cleaning service. An express,
24-hour service is available at a surcharge.
HAIR DRYERS All of our
rooms are equipped with
hair dryers. The Housekeeper can provide you with one if you do not find one. INSECTS There are no poisonous insects, snakes or spiders in Bermuda, however, in our warm climate, other harmless insects do proliferate. Your maid can provide insecticide to eliminate the occasional nuisance.
TOILETRIES Baudelaire de Provence provides
toiletries and shampoos for our properties exclusively in Bermuda. Their products are available for purchase from the Front
Desk or the Housekeeper should you wish to take some home.
WHIRLPOOL BATHS Make sure the
bath water covers the
whirlpool jets. Failure to do so will seriously damage the pump mechanism. Please do not use bubble
bath in the
whirlpool baths.
Spa Services for Men. Horizons
Spa Packages. We strive to provide you with an oasis of tranquility and well being in an otherwise busy world. We believe in the principle that pleasure is good for you. We therefore offer you an opportunity to delight in a special moment in time, the benefits of which you will feel both during your visit and afterwards. Our
Spa is a short distance away at Coral Beach
Club. It is open daily and offers a full range of relaxing facial treatments and body wraps by Decleor of Paris.
Beauty services include facials, manicures, pedicures, hot stone treatments,
massages, caci, futurtech, herbal wraps, seaweed and hairdressing. The
Spa features several climate-controlled treatment
suites all fitted with the highest quality face and body equipment and each offering adjustable sound and light to create the perfect ambiance for a wide range of treatments. Helpful Hints Please note that 12 hours notice is required for cancellation if appointment charges are to be waived, 48 hours for group bookings, half day and full day bookings. Free transportation is provided to and from the
spa. Separate Ladies' and Gentlemen's lounges are available for
showering and relaxing. We recommend you schedule your next service prior to leaving the
spa. If you feel you would be more comfortable or better served by another staff member, or if you would just like to get a fresh point of view, please let us know. Please let us know how we may serve you better. Your suggestions are welcome. All prices are subject to change. Hours are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday.
We offer a variety of facials for different skin types and problems, all beginning with a diagnostic back
massage with the exception of the
Spa Delight and Instant
Beauty treatments. The average facial lasts 70 minutes or more depending on the needs of the individual. Each of the facials below include a warming heated mask created with soothing plant extracts. Revitalizing Facial for mature skin $110.00 Put the glow back in your skin when it is tired or devitalized. Oxygenating Facial for combination to oily skin $110.00 Dull, greyish looking skin is renewed and energized. Harmony Facial for sensitive skin $110.00 Our most delicate facial for the most sensitive skin. Nutrivital Facial for dry skin $110.00 Remoisturizes and repairs dry skin. Perfect for the over-sunned. Alpha Hydroxy Facial - 45 mins All skin types $85.00 This refreshing treatment uses the exfoliating properties of fruit acids (AHAs) and selected plant extracts. This facial leaves the skin smooth, soft and radiant. Excellent for pigmentation, blemish, scarring and the reduction of fine lines. For best results this facial is recommended as a course of 4-6 treatments over 2-3 weeks depending on the skin type. Anti-Stress Scalp and Neck Treatment - 30 mins $85.00 This treatment consists of an aromatherapy
massage for the back, scalp, neck and shoulders which creates a deep relaxation. The concentration of essential oils is specially formulated for the scalp and restores vitality, volume and shine to hair. This treatment helps with stress headaches and neck tension and can be incorporated into all of our facial and body treatments. Vitamin C Facial - 70 mins $120.00 This facial brightens the skin, restores lost radiance to the complexion and tones down pigmentation marks. Working together with our Decleor range of home products, you see a gentle fading of pigmentation marks and scarring. Back Facial - 70 mins $100.00 This treatment is perfect for problem skins or if you just want to bring back that glow to your skin. The
Spa Delight - 50 mins $100.00 A traditional facial to cleanse, peel, nourish and relax the skin. Regulating Facial - 95 mins for combination to oily skin $145.00 Balance out that problem skin. Whether oily or acne-prone. Nutri-Source Facial for dry skin $120.00 Feeds and renews your dry skin. Evidence Anti-Age Facial for mature skin $130.00 A seaweed mask treatment that revives and restores. Harmony Extreme for sensitive skin $120.00 This facial soothes, relaxes and smooths the most sensitive and vulnerable skin. CACI (the nonsurgical face lift) $110.00 This effective treatment uses low level electrical impulses to gently stimulate the muscles in the face and neck, helping to tighten and tone sagging muscles, whilst smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment is relaxing,
safe and painless. For maximum results this treatment is recommended in a course. Course of six $600.00 Course of ten $950.00. Power Peel $160.00 A gentle but effective microdermabrasion facial. For
healthier, clearer and more youthful looking skin. Ask about our great results. Course of six $900.00. The Look $255.00 Try our amazing combination of CACI and Power Peel for an instant lift and glow.