Top 10 UK spa gardens: The Spa at Rockliffe Hall

The 130sqm spa garden at Rockliffe Hall was developed as part of a £1million investment to offer guests a place to slow down and disconnect.

Mindful of the north-east’s changeable weather, designers Sparcstudio and architects xcite created the garden as a pavilion with a retractable side, providing a year-round inside-outside space. Floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors extend fully then, when the heavens open, close completely while continuing to provide panoramic views of the garden.

“Rockliffe’s Spa Garden was one of the first of its kind in the north of England and continues to provide us with opportunity to create experiences completely unique to us, with the added commercial benefit of being a saleable upgrade to spa guests,” says spa manager Ashley Freeman.

An outdoor infinity-edge hydrotherapy pool is perfectly positioned to allow guests to soak up the 365-acre estate, watch the sunset and indulge in nightly ‘Twilight Passes’, which take in the night sky’s sparkling constellations from the warmth of the pool. Meanwhile, heated decking and relaxation loungers, a traditional glass-fronted sauna cabin and a fire pit ensure guests are warm as they enjoy their surroundings.

“From sunrise yoga practice to the magical twilight spa experiences the garden allows us to increase the number of guests in the spa at any one time, without impacting users,” says Freeman. “It also increases covers in the newly refurbished spa restaurant, Nu Sana. The secluded location also allows us to hire the space for exclusive use.”

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The Spa at Rockliffe Hallwww.rockliffehall.com Instagram @rockliffe_hall Garden product partners SparcStudio, Wharton Construction, xsite Architects, DaleSauna