The Spa at Ardencote reopens after £1.5m redevelopment

Ardencote Hotel, an independent countryside retreat in Warwickshire, UK, has reopened its spa following the completion of a £1.5 million ($1.7 million) spa redevelopment programme.

The Spa at Ardencote

Set apart from the hotel, inside a former Victorian Coach House, The Spa at Ardencote occupies 500sqm and offers eight treatment rooms, with a courtroom extension housing 40 bedrooms.  

The spa is completed by relaxation and tranquility spaces, and an extensive thermal suite, comprising an aromatherapy steam room, Himalayan salt sauna, tepidarium, ice fountain, monsoon experience shower and foot spa. 

The relaxation lounge offers stylish spa pods for guests to unwind pre or post-treatment, while the Tranquility Lounge is described as a comfortable and peaceful space, perfect for some ‘me’ time. 

The spa experience extends outside, with a host of facilities including a heated swimming pool, hot tub and Tyrolean Kilo sauna, surrounded by a sensory country garden that captures the essence of the spa’s idyllic rural location.

Ultimate skin and body therapy

The treatment menu features a full range of results-driven facial and body rituals from luxury skincare brand Elemis, including the spa’s signature treatment, Ardencote Country Wellbeing Ritual. 

Billed as the ultimate skin and body therapy, the Ardencote Country Wellbeing Ritual combines full-body exfoliation with a relaxing massage to increase cell renewal and soothe tired and aching muscles. A bespoke facial, tailored to the individual’s skincare needs and concerns, finishes the experience. 

The treatment line-up is completed with a host of nail services, including manicures and pedicures, from professional nailcare brand OPI.

Project suppliers 

Suppliers who worked on the spa redevelopment include spa and wellness consultancy Schletterer, which supplied the thermal features, while therapist uniforms came from Buttercups and towels and robes from Johnstons Stallbride

Fitness equipment is from Life Fitness and spa software from Premier Software, while interior design services were provided by Curveline Design in partnership with managing director Dale Huckerby.

Improved spa experience 

“We’re proud to finally share the development of The Spa at Ardencote. We have a very loyal spa customer base so it has been an exciting time for us to share a new and improved spa experience with them and beyond,” said Huckerby. 

“This development has been the next step for us in establishing Ardencote as a leading wellness and leisure destination in the UK and we look forward to the future.”

Spa manager, Holly Glynn said: “It’s been wonderful to welcome new and old guests through the doors of our newly-renovated spa.

“The development has allowed us to really capture our spa audience and provide them with an oasis of calm. 

“We’ve received fantastic feedback so far and look forward to further developments to meet our spa guests’ needs.”