Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

54 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7HH

About us

Arcana is a Hair, Beauty & Specialist Treatment Centre for Men, Women and Children based in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes.
Established in 2003 Arcana is a family run business that has spent a decade achieving ‘5 star-rated’ industry recognition, government recognised employer status (Top 100 UK, 2013) and multiple awards in hair, beauty and customer services.
Open 7 days a week including late nights midweek (mon-thurs) until 9pm, with unlimited free parking right outside and an eclectic mix of 32 hair and beauty professionals to choose from; what’s not to love?
Our comprehensive list of services and products makes Arcana a ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything appearance-enhancing and stress-relieving!.

HAIRDRESSING PROVISION
✔ Hair cutting- men women & children, basic trim to complete restyle
✔ Styling- blow dries, curling, straightening, setting (traditional and modern) and updo's
✔ Colour- basic root touch ups, full tints, foils, creative colour and colour corrections
✔ Texture services- perms and permanent straightening/anti frizz treatment
✔ Hair Extensions (Balmain individual bonds)
✔ Barbering – Daily ‘Drop In Session’, traditional cut throat razoring
✔ Conditioning Treatments- scalp and hair including relaxing spa steam towel massage
✔ Academy Session for our trainees -model prices
✔ Concessionary Rates for retired pensioners, discounts for students and key workers
✔ Lolly tree for children's rewards

BEAUTY PROVISION
✔ Holistic Treatments including Reflexology, Hot Stone, Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy & Deep Tissue massage
✔ Hair Removal; Waxing, Threading, Electrolysis and IPL Permanent hair Reduction
✔ Facials; Full Range of Dermalogica Treatments, Microdermabrasion and Non Surgical Dermalift Face Lifting/Firming Treatment, Complimentary Skin Consultations & Product Recommendation
✔ Nails; Manicure, Pedicure; Gel or Traditional (Jessica), Nail Art and Stamping
✔ Tanning; St Tropez Cream Method or Spray Tanning Systems
✔ Eye Area Enhancement; Eyelash Tinting, Eyelash Perming, Eyelash Extensions (temporary clusters and individually bonded semi permanent), HD Brows, Eyebrow Shaping & Tinting.
✔ Concessionary Discounts for retired pensioners on nails and facials
✔ Inch Loss Body Wraps
✔ Wedding Prep Services including Make Up
✔ Ear Piercing; First, Second, Third and Top Hole ear piercing available
✔ Prom Prep Packages
✔ Spa Days

✔ Pamper Packages
✔ Loyalty points
✔ Recommend a friend scheme
✔ Free text message reminder service
✔ Online booking
✔ Award winning service and team

We use, recommend and sell the following brands: Matrix | Biolage | Paul Mitchell | Tigi | GHD | Tangle Teaser | SleepIn Rollers | Balmain | Dermalogica | Jessica | St Tropez | Nouveau | HD Brows | Australian BodyCare | Universal Contour | Sterex

50% OFF for your FIRST VISIT presenting ‘www.arcanasalon.co.uk/matesrates’ coupon
*Not valid on Hair Extensions, Colour Correction Services or Retail **Please mention offer at time of booking ***Clients whose last visit was over 18 months ago will be treated as new for the purpose of this promotion.

Arcana
Hair, Beauty & Specialist Treatment Centre
54 Egerton gate
Shenley Brook End
Milton Keynes
MK5 7HH
Tel: 01908 505515

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http://www.arcanasalon.co.uk

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Opening hours

Monday 9am-9pm
Tuesday 9am-9pm
Wednesday 9am-9pm
Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Sunday 11am-4pm

Reviews

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Great service and hair cut as usual

Anonymous
6th Aug 2017
5.0

Jade is great
Always cuts my hair just perfectly

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Will pass these comments on to Jade x

Highlight hair

Mona Kidorey
6th Aug 2017
4.0
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I did my hair yesterday in arcana salon in shenley brook end with Sam and Ian very pleased Ethiopian her job and the staff service she chosen the right colour with my skin that I recieved many concerned from my friend about it l recommend your service

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review Mona. Glad to hear that you are so pleased with colour. We look forward to seeing you again x

Great service

Lorraine Kelly
4th Aug 2017
5.0
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Leigh was really good with my waxing. Quick and almost painful! Super fast service. Would recommend!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review Lorraine. Glad we got you in and out with as little pain as possible, the things we do in the name of beauty ;-) We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Leg waxing

Anonymous
2nd Aug 2017
3.0

Lovely lady and good customer care - checking I was ok throughout and nice and chatty. A little disappointed with the result - expected to come out with silky smooth legs, but actually a lot of what were referred to as "stubborn" hairs remained on my legs, resulting in me coming home and tweezering them out myself! A little disappointing as I could have got rid of more hairs myself at home!!

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Cut with Sammie

Jennifer
18th Jul 2017
4.0

Was nervous coming to new salon, but Sammie listened to what I wanted and did a great job, am very pleased?. She was very friendly, gave good advice and I liked that she did the whole experience from shampooing to finish.
Very relaxing.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. It's lovely to hear how pleased you were with Sammie and how at ease she made you feel. We hope to see you again soon x

My First and not last visit to Arcana

CD
10th Jul 2017
5.0

Saturday 8th July 2017

I had a nightmare from hell growing out a "bad" hair cut and Invisible highlights for 11 weeks. Obviously I was doing all the research possible to prevent another disaster.

I researched Arcana and looked at Jane's profile quite a few times. Called into the Saloon and was lucky enough to get an appointment for the above date.

After listening to all my vows over the last 11 weeks. Jane quickly put me at my ease and started my cut and highlights. I am absolutely over the moon the high lights are perfect the cut is out of this world. Gone is the enforced bob and dull and fully ends. I am me again. I have booked all my appointments up until December. All women's hair is important to them. I am a PA so therefore my hair is an important part of my job.

Thank you Jane, do not miss out on this truly Professional Hairdresser.

I would also like to mention Katie, currently an Apprentice with really effective customer service skills and her head wash is amazing, she will go far with the guidance of Arcana.

CD Shenley Lodge

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. It's so lovely to hear how happy you are with the finished result and how at ease Jane made you feel, she will be so pleased to hear these wonderful comments.

Thank you for mentioning Katie, she is new to us and it isn't often the apprentices receive a mention in these reviews, so she will also be happy to have been mentioned :-) x

Great treatments!

Nicole Coleman
7th Jul 2017
5.0

Had 2 hours worth of pampering which was absolutely brilliant! My therapist (I think her name was Sian) was friendly and very good at listening what I wanted from my time with her. Firm deep tissue and relaxing Indian head massage meant I left feeling like i was floating. Thank you ...will definitely be back

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review Nicole. Sian will be pleased to hear these comments. Lovely to hear that you were so happy with your treatments. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Re-style

Anonymous
27th Jun 2017
5.0

Katie was amazing. Love my new haircut. So much easier to handle. Great service....as always.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Lovely to hear how happy you were with Katie and the service provided. Hope you are getting on well wit your new cut x

Roots and a trim with Jayne

Kathy Turner
21st Jun 2017
5.0

Fab service as usual today! Also was impressed with how hard working the apprentice is. Getting on and doing all her jobs without being asked!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review Kathy. Its not often that the apprentices receive recognition when reviewing the hair service, so thank you for popping that in your review, they will be pleased to hear these comments :-) x

Ombré colour

Anonymous
18th Jun 2017
5.0

Experience was fab as always . Jodie was great and my hair is exactly as I wanted. Friendly team, good environment and reasonable priced

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank your for the review. Happy to hear that you left the salon with exactly what you wanted :-) We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Not a good impression

Anonymous
15th Jun 2017
3.5

I was a bit disappointed with the salon even though it was recommended as being very good. The whole process on my hair was done by 3 different persons who seemed a bit in a hurry and did not really know what I was booked for. On top of that I was charged more than I was told but did not receive any explanation.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Im so sorry that you had cause to be disappointed on your visit. I would really like to look into the points you have raised and hopefully get the chance to remedy any issues, would you please send me details of your visit (name date and time) so I can investigate this further for you? [email protected]. Best wishes Debbie

Pampered

Anonymous
10th Jun 2017
5.0

I had the most relaxing time and was looked after so well. Sian was amazing and so lovely. My hair treatment was really good and even had finger and toe nails painted. I loved every minute thank you to everyone involved.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Lovely to hear how pampered and relaxed you felt during your visit with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Mani and pedi + gel nails.

Anonymous
10th Jun 2017
5.0

Excellent service. Welcoming staff. Nails look great. Value for money. Booked in again in three weeks. Highly recommended.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Fabulous to hear how happy you were with your nails and that you re-booked to see us again :-) We look forward to your next visit with us x

Cut and colour

Anonymous
10th Jun 2017
3.5

Very impressed with stylist and young girl who washed my hair very impressed wit her too! She deserves credit as she done a great job

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Lovely to see hear the apprentices receiving recognition for all their hard work :-) We look forward to seeing you for your colour again soon x

Hair

Anonymous
9th Jun 2017
4.0

First visit to salon for many years
Truly enjoyed the experience. Glad I chose Arcana. Stylist was very good and impressed me with my cut and blow dry. Look forward to going back. Linda

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Lovely to hear that you were happy with your first visit back to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Beauty

Anonymous
7th Jun 2017
5.0

Staff alway happy and very helpful

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. We hope to see you again soon x

Excellent

Anonymous
6th Jun 2017
5.0

Had a lovely pamper morning with my friend. Excellent value for money, fab massage, facial, and gel nails. Really felt spoilt.
We went to whittlebury hall last year and this was much, much better. Leigh my therapist was wonderful.
Thank you xx

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your pamper morning with us. We hope to see you again soon x

Colour and cut

Anonymous
6th Jun 2017
5.0

Would highly recommend Arcana... I'm always thrilled with the quality of the colour and cut and the staff are incredibly friendly and pleasant.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. So pleased to hear how happy you are with your colour and cut service. We hope to see you again soon x

Excellent friendly service

Anonymous
6th Jun 2017
5.0

I regularly use Arcana salon on Shenley Brook End. Always excellent and friendly service. Always welcomed noting is too much trouble and spend a happy relaxed hour or so there whilst having my hair coloured cut and blown dry. Highly recommend

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review and for being so loyal to us :-) We look forward to seeing you again soon for your next relaxing hour or two x

Hair highlights and style

Bronka Amer
3rd Jun 2017
5.0

I love to come to salon. Girls keep the record of the treatment and each time they do my hair as same as I like it. Reasonable price. Relaxing environment. Thank you very much.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review Bronka. Lovely to hear that you are so happy with the colour no matter who you see. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Colour & Cut - First visit

Jo
1st Jun 2017
4.5

Love my new colour and the cut was just what i needed!

Nice to be pampered in a salon after having my hair done at home for so long....

Can't wait to come back!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review Jo. So happy to hear that we made you feel so pampered and how happy you were with the results of your colour and cut. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Pure Bliss

Anonymous
31st May 2017
5.0

I normally have a massage with Sian which are always amazing and addictive but today I had a fabulous facial and scalp massage. It was pure bliss. Sian is an utter professional, everyone else at the salon is so friendly and lovely. I couldn't recommend highly enough.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank your for the lovely review. Sian will be so pleased to ear these comments. Glad to hear that you tried something new and were so pleased with the treatments you selected. Sian does have the magic touch. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Great haircut!

Sara Caporale
28th May 2017
5.0

I visited the salon on Friday morning.
I'm quite fussy because I'm hairdresser myself!
I had wash and cut done by Jade, she is very good.
I'm so pleased with it!

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Jane 27th May

Anonymous
27th May 2017
5.0

Came in to have a cut and blow dry with Jane. She always cuts my hair really nice and she curled it lovely, shame im not going out! She is always really friendly and makes you feel at ease. Thanks again Jane. Kim Keen.

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New hair!

Anonymous
26th May 2017
5.0

My first time at this salon, I had a lovely lady who totally listened and understood what I wanted. Love the result and most definitely will be back!!

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Relaxing beauty session

Jo C
25th May 2017
5.0

Thanks Sian for the giggles whilst having my nails done tonight, they look fab (though the green makes me think of Wicked). Beth's overjoyed that she had her brows done too.

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Beauty

Anonymous
23rd May 2017
4.5

Had a half leg wax and eyebrow wax, was seen by a lovely girl called Sian, was very friendly and chatty and put me totally at ease. Gave me a lovely service, would happily be seen by her again. Happy customer ????

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Excellent

Tracey
23rd May 2017
5.0

Always a warm welcome, so pleased with my colour and cut, was squeezed in for beauty treatment on the day aswell at short notice ????

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Leg waxing and eyebrows

Jane Webb
18th May 2017
5.0

Another good experience at Arcana - thank you Amy for my beauty treatments. The staff always make me feel welcome. The beauty therapists are all very good and professional and everywhere is always very clean which is important to me.

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Pat

Anonymous
14th May 2017
5.0

Lovely people nice environment

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Recent visit

Anonymous
10th May 2017
5.0

Always happy with the service.

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Eyelash treatment

Anonymous
5th May 2017
5.0

Came in for my 1st eyelash perm and tint
Staff are lovely treatmemt was great and love the result
Will be back again soon
Highly recommend this salon

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Hair restyle mandy

Denise plastow
4th May 2017
5.0

Had my hair restyled with Mandy absolutely thrilled excellent cut and finish definitely going back to mandy lovely friendly atmosphere

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Facial

Anonymous
4th May 2017
5.0

Excellent. Amy is lovely! ! Will be booking again. M.

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Great find

Anonymous
25th Apr 2017
5.0

Popped in on the off chance as had read some great reviews. Had Tony as my stylist. Fabulous job. Very pleased with the cut and service. Will be going back!

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Kayla

Anonymous
23rd Apr 2017
5.0

Amazing as ever
Such a lovely massage from Emma
Lovely appointment

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Always a pleasure

Anonymous
19th Apr 2017
5.0

Such a lovely salon with professional and friendly staff. Have been coming here for years. Always a pleasure to have my hair cut and styled by the lovely Kayla. Includes a seat back massage whilst having hair washed and a head massage before the styling begins accompanied by a hot drink. Lovely. Thank you.

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Hair

Anonymous
19th Apr 2017
5.0

Arcana is the most caring and creative salon I have experienced . When I broke my wrist they stepped in with a hair dressing deal to make it cost effective for me to feel better and more confident with the trauma of the injury .

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the lovely review. I'm glad we were able to help and at least make something a little easier at that time for you x

Hair

Anonymous
19th Apr 2017
5.0

Arcana is the most caring and creative salon I have experienced . When I broke my wrist they stepped in with a hair dressing deal to make it cost effective for me to feel better and more confident with the trauma of the injury .

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the lovely review. I'm glad we were able to help and at least make something a little easier at that time for you x

Hair

Anonymous
16th Apr 2017
5.0

Thank you Toni for a lovely colour and finish
Have had some lovely compliments

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. Glad to hear that you are pleased with your colour and finish. We hope to see you again soon x

Fab cut

Anonymous
15th Apr 2017
5.0

I would like to thank Jane!! I had my hair cut today exactly the way I like it!! First time in a very long time someone has been brave enough

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the review. It's lovely to hear how happy you are with your haircut. Jane isn't a one to shy away lol :-) We look forward to seeing you again x

Great service and staff :)

Carrie
15th Apr 2017
5.0

I have been visiting Arcana's since it opened and Sarah has been cutting and colouring my hair for some time, but since she's left I saw Cara today and she was amazing. She made me feel very welcome and understood me and my hair. All the staff in the salon are friendly and make you feel very welcome. Thank you so much Cara :)

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for the lovely review Carrie. It's always difficult when someone new does our hair, but I am so pleased to hear how at ease Cara made you feel and how happy you were with the finished result. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Love my new do !!

Jules Coleman
14th Apr 2017
5.0

First trip to Arcana today after hearing great things from a friend...was not disappointed. Sam was lovely, so friendly and she totally smashed my colour and cut. I am a very happy bunny...on Good Friday too ????????

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you for such a kind review. Lovely to hear how happy you were on your first visit to us. We hope you had a lovely Easter and hope to see you again soon x

Amazing Mother's Day gift

Adele Philpott
13th Apr 2017
5.0

My sons clubbed together to get me a voucher for the special Mother's Day package. It was amazing!! I had an Indian head massage, facial and manicure with Sian and the whole experience was brilliant. Sian is always really friendly and excellent. I've had a number of treatments before and loved every one.

Thank you Sian and Arcana

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Great service

Anonymous
11th Apr 2017
5.0

Good, friendly & helpful advice

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Spring hair !

Anonymous
7th Apr 2017
5.0

Had a lovely relaxing visit to Arcana today , left feeling pampered and as always love my colour , cut and finish , cara is super talented .

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Hair colour and cut

Anonymous
7th Apr 2017
5.0

Superb as always. Lauren did a great job with my hair colour and cut. Well pleased!

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Superb service !!

Anonymous
4th Apr 2017
5.0

As always the service and standard of work is excellent !! Jane you are the best and now I feel human again !!

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Great experience - feel like a new me

Anonymous
3rd Apr 2017
5.0

Such a great hair experience - walked out a very happy woman. Colour and cut great. Consultation throughout was second to none. Highly recommended.

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hair colour

Anonymous
3rd Apr 2017
5.0

very impressed as always everyone was so friendly am in thefe all the time everyone is like a family there and i always feel welcome

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