Exercise and fitness is just as important as a change in diet when it comes to the January detox that so many of us do. Getting moving more and making nutritional food choices is the key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Of course after all that exercise you deserve a little relaxation and pampering with some quality spa time too. With this in mind we bring you this two-part blog post featuring some of the very best gym and spa venues in Essex.
Lifehouse Spa and Hotel
Thorpe-le-Soken, CO16 0JD
Lifehouse is a contemporary and award winning spa that is tucked away in the English Heritage Listed Thorpe Hall Gardens. Offering both days and stays, there are a large number of treatments and packages that you can choose from.
A fully equipped gym, personal training and group exercise are all available to help improve your health and get your heart rate pumping. For a little relaxation why not consider the Pamper and Prosecco Spa Day. From £85pp on a weekday and £135pp on a weekend, this day of relaxation includes a 50min Swedish Massage or Decleor/Clarins Facial and a glass of Prosecco with a buffet lunch. Overnight spa stays start from as little as £54.50 per person (Best Friends Break) and include accommodation in their comfortable; modern bedrooms.
A stunning restaurant and bar, plus a spa cafe all help to make Lifehouse the ideal adults-only retreat for a weekend where you can just focus on yourself and your wellbeing. Don’t take our word for it; check out their website for more information and to make a reservation.
Stoke by Nayland
Colchester, CO6 4PZ
This family run hotel prides itself on providing fantastic customer care, and that is exactly what you can expect to receive if you choose to visit them. Peake Fitness is a fully equipped and staffed gym that is open to residents and Peake Fitness Gym members.
From days to stays there are a range of different packages to choose from at their Peake Spa. Day experiences start at just £59pp and you can upgrade to a residential stay from as little as an additional £39.95pp per night! An extensive treatment list is available including body maintenance, luxury pampering, prescriptive treatments, beauty therapy, Rasul mud therapy and there is even a Hammam. Peake Spa therapists are also trained in CACI non-surgical facelifts and Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion.
Four fantastic choices for meals including their 2 AA Rosette Lakes Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Clubhouse and Peake Bistro, and two Championship golf courses mean that Stoke by Nayland is the perfect getaway for recharging your batteries. To find out more, visit their website and start planning your visit.
Greenwoods Hotel
Stock, CM4 9BE
This beautiful hotel and stunning grounds is a very popular function venue as well as being home to a recently remodelled fitness centre and relaxing spa. The all new fitness centre includes brand new equipment including a revolutionary Power Plate machine, and personal training sessions with their experienced fitness coaches can help you reach your physical peak. Membership packages start at just £49.50 per month.
The Greenwoods Spa transports you to a haven where you can escape the stress of daily life. Offering award-winning Elemis, Le Sultane de Saba and Jessica treatments, you can be sure to receive the very best in rejuvenation and pampering from their fabulous therapists. From day spas to overnight stays, there are packages to suit everyone. The “Pamper Day” is just £130pp, available on any day of the week, and includes either a luxury facial or full body massage as well as a delicious two course lunch in the charming Ellis’s Restaurant. The Juice Bar is also available during the day and with a menu full of healthy choices including sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, salads, jacket potatoes and more it is ideal for a lighter bite.
Treat yourself by booking a day or a stay at the idyllic Greenwoods Hotel. Check out their website for more information or to make a booking.
Roslin Beach Hotel
Thorpe Bay, SS1 3BG
The Roslin Beach Hotel is a modern seaside retreat situated opposite an award winning beach alongside the beautiful Thames Estuary. Its boutique-styled spa facility, named The Roslin Retreat, focuses on relaxing, rejuvenating, revitalising, rebalancing and restoring your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Professional and highly experienced therapists are there to help you experience complete harmony. Luxurious Elemis treatments and OPI pampering hand and nail care are just a few of the options available to you. Bespoke pamper days are also available and you can choose from a range of add-ons such as afternoon tea or a light lunch. There is even a loyalty card that will see you receive a stamp for every treatment you have over the value of £15. Once the card is full you will be eligible for 25% off any treatment. If you needed an excuse for regular pampering then this is definitely it!
The AA Rosette restaurant with panoramic views across the Estuary offers simply stunning food, or you can eat al fresco on the glass panel enclosed terrace. With so many options available to you, it is easy to see why a stay at the Roslin Beach is a literal breath of fresh air. Visit their website for more information on this award winning hotel.
So that concludes part one of our focus on some of the best gym and spa venues in Essex. We look forward to seeing you next week for part two!