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Holte Spa at The Swan, UK Traditional bathing inspired by The Lakes
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estled in the heart of the Lake District, Holte Spa at The Swan Hotel is the result of a recent £7 million [€8.3 million] investment. Opened at the end of February, the spa was masterminded by Kirsty MacCormick of The Spa Consultancy, to create a sustainability led, multi-sensory wellness experience. Six treatment suites offer authentic bathing traditions combined with contemporary spa experiences inspired by the Lake District. Outdoor hot tubs in the spa garden are complemented by a chemical-free indoor/outdoor vitality pool in addition to a woodland plunge pool, a Finnish sauna, a steam room, waterfall showers and a relaxation space. Rituals from Ground Wellbeing, created by the brand’s Cork-based founder Peigin Crowley, will include The Comforting Ritual, created specifically for pregnant women, and The Balancing Ritual to empower and support women in perimenopause and menopause. [comfort zone] has created exclusive treatments, including a Walker’s Massage, while OTO will offer a series of sensory CBD-infused experiences that combine CBD massage oils with the use of sound therapy. The spa will also be the first in the Lake District to offer a new Ritual Facial Experience treatment by OTO.
Away from the mainstream
The hotel has been expanded to include 30 new spa bedrooms and the ‘SOLE’ (sustainable, organic local, ethical) restaurant and café. “The spa is unique and quirky, just like the Swan,” says Kirsty MacCormick. “For me, the spa was all about authenticity and ensuring nothing is faddy. The thermal journey is a circuit and we recommend a specific sequence for every guest so they enjoy benefits tailored for them. “We’ve carefully chosen product partners and suppliers with a similar ethos, such as OTO, one of the most sophisticated beauty CBD brands out there, along with BackLabel for uniforms and local Cumbrian brands such as Bathhouse and Agnes & Cat.”
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SPA STATISTICS Holte Spa at The Swan www.swanhotel.com @swannewbybridge USP: Authentic experiences and treatments with a focus on sustainability Spa size: 743sqm Suppliers and partners: Ground Wellbeing, [comfort zone], OTO, Gharieni, REM, Unique Pool, Finnmark Sauna, BackLabel, Bathhouse, Agnes & Cat Architect: DLG Architects alongside specialist contractor Medlock Designers: Fiona Parke of Johnston Park Interiors
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