Welcome to The Great Bentley Retreat
When you’re yearning for a moment of escapism, or longing for total relaxation, look no further than the Great Bentley Retreat. Our aim is to provide clients with a menu of treatments that benefit mind, body and soul in a relaxed, homely environment.
The Retreat started life in the spare room of a bungalow in 2010. Since then we have gone from strength to strength and recently extended the salon allowing for easy disabled access at our Plough Road site.
Our friendly and professional experienced staff are here to give you a great service, so you know that when you have a treatment with us you'll be in good hands.
We have two main treatment rooms as well as a large reception/manicure room. Our treatment rooms are Air conditioned with heated couches which are fully electric for our less mobile clients.
Our salon also offers male friendly treatments, please see our treatment menu for further details.
Meet the Team
Emma
Emma has over fifteen years of experience in the beauty industry and 14 years in retail management.
Emma's main focus is the running of The Great Bentley Retreat as well as training new staff. Emma holds a Level 3 Award in Education and Training and has worked as an educator with Louella Belle; distributor and educators for Artistic Gel polish, IBX and Foot Logix. as well as training waxing techniques with Outback Organics wax range.
Emma has a passion for skin and foot care and a keen interest in using natural ingredients and keeping the salon environmentally friendly. She is able to perform all beauty treatments however has had to retire from massage treatments,
Michelle
Michelle has worked at The Great Bentley Retreat for over 6 years and is our full time Senior Therapist.
Michelle is able to preform most treatments and has a flair for nail art. Her excellent reviews reflect her passion and expertise.
Deni
Deni has over 10 year experience working in both salon and spa environments.
Deni is our main massage specialist here at the retreat She is multi skilled and is able to perform all treatments except male intimate waxing.
Testimonials
Monica *****
I had a lovely facial with Michelle. It is clear the salon takes its responsibilities very seriously. They are totally covid compliant and feel very safe. Highly recommend.
20/12/2020 Employee: Michelle S
Michelle *****
Really impressed with the efficiency of staff and the protocols they have in place in regards to Covid. Had a lovely treatment and came out feel happy & refreshed after a bit of me time!! Will definitely be going back & recommending to all my friends & family.
16/12/2020 Employee: Emma S