Nuffield Health holds a unique place among operators of swimming pools, as Judith Wojtowicz discovers… Client care understandably comes first at Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity. At the same time, commercial demands can’t be ignored, not least when it comes to running the swimming pools within its 114 fitness and wellbeing centres across […]
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A stress-free visit to Scotland’s Si! Spa The Gailes Hotel & Spa in Ayrshire fought off strong competition to be crowned the winner of Scotland’s Best Spa and Leisure Hotel at the 2022 Prestige Hotel Awards. Having recently undergone a ÂŁ2 million extension and refurbishment, visitors can now enjoy use of the thermal suite with […]
Nestled in the scenic Northamptonshire countryside, Whittlebury Spa has been crowned winner of the Best Day Spa category in the Northants Muddy Stilettos Award 2023. The state-of-the-art spa, situated in over 700 acres of ancient parkland in Whittlebury Park Hotel, impressed the judging panel with its luxurious treatments and tranquil ambience, earning it this coveted […]
Sauna sales are hot news in both pool and spa sectors… Attitudes to health and wellness have changed dramatically since the pandemic. Guests of boutique hotels, luxury spas and members’ clubs now have much higher expectations for wellness facilities; no longer satisfied with simply a spa or even a swimming pool. Offering rest and relaxation […]
Cornwall’s Scarlet Spa Hotel is the epitome of wellness… The concept of hygge first originated in Denmark and is referred to as the cosy feeling of home and being safe, almost like the warming embrace of a close friend. From interior design to pool and spa treatments and lifestyle investment, this Danish theory can influence […]
Customers looking for the ultimate relaxation therapy can benefit from the best of both worlds with the Tylo Panacea Twin from Golden Coast. Combining a Tylö Panacea steam room with the modular Tylö Harmony sauna, the Panacea Twin has everything needed for a luxury spa experience. With a timeless, minimalist style, the unit is offered […]
Taking a holistic view on wellness… Stainless steel pools provide the ultimate key ingredient for stand-out wellness projects. Sitting pretty alongside sauna, steam and experience rooms, the eye-catching stainless steel pool is highly sought-after both by architects and from clients themselves. Specifying a stainless steel pool in a wellness project will set any design apart […]
Barr and Wray adopted a Japanese influence on the refurbishment of Center Parcs’ Nottingham Forest Aqua Sana… Taking their inspiration from Shinrin-Yoki, the Japanese wellness trend of forest bathing, Barr and Wray took on the refurbishment of Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana at Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. Outdoor areas and walkways allow guests to reap […]
The global Covid-19 pandemic has claimed two major pool and spa industry casualties. Arguably the world’s most prestigious water leisure event, the organisers have announced the postponement of this year’s Piscine Global trade fair. Due to take place in November, the biennial event will instead take place from February 9 to 12 at the Eurexpo […]
As the Norse God of inland waters and wealth, Njord is the inspiration behind specialist swimming pool team, Njord Design and Build. Formed three years ago, Njord offers architectural, construction and climate control expertise across residential and commercial markets specialising in high-end water leisure facilities. Njord’s Managing Director and Architect, Steve Jones benefits from 24 […]
