Lifehouse Spa and Hotel Thorpe-le-soken

GROWN UPS ONLYThe Lifehouse Spa and Hotel is located within 12 acres of English Heritage Gardens at Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex. A series of courtyards and glazed corridors links the contemporary spa hotel to the existing elements and gardens of Thorpe Hall.With a minimum age restriction of 16yrs the atmosphere is one of calm, spaciousness and tranquillity. No need to pack to enjoy a stay at this casual and relaxed environment and where you choose what you want to eat and drink.The Lifehouse is 90 minute train journey from London Liverpool Street with a free shuttle service from Thorpe-le-Soken station. The Spa is a ten minute drive from the traditional seaside town of Frinton-on-Sea and is an ideal location for exploring the south coast. THE ROOMSThe 89 bedrooms are decorated in contemporary styles. Floor to ceiling windows look out over the gardens or surrounding countryside.Each room comes with : complimentary Wi-FI teacoffee making facilities multi-channel TV Bottled still water, and hairdryer and luxury toiletriesGuests can opt for upgrades to Garden Rooms with outside patios or more spacious Signature rooms with additional amenities.Room rates include including cooked breakfast, access to the spa facilities, use of bathrobes and slippers. Spa use after 11am can be purchased in advance directly with Lifehouse.DINING AT THE LIFEHOUSELifehouse's main dining area has a menu that will surprise those who think Spa cuisine cannot be exciting and filling.As well as full dining there is the option of light bites at the bar and outside on the terraces.Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks are available in the Lifehouse Bar and the Spa Cafe specialises in nutritious smoothies and health drinksWELLBEING and TREATMENTS AT LIFEHOUSEThe Spa specialises in wellbeing and fitness with over 30 spa treatment rooms, an 18.5 metre swimming pool, salt inhalation room, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and comprehensive fitness gym.Lifehouse specialist treatments include hypnotherapy, physiotherapy, reflexology, shiatsu as well as nutritional and detox programmes. Guests can also opt for fitness, life coaching; nutrition, weight loss, stop smoking' and holistic therapy sessions.Treatment product partners at Lifehouse include ESPA, Jessica, Sienna X and Footlogix. Any treatments must be pre booked to avoid disappointment on the day of arrival.THE GARDENSLifehouse's 13 acres of listed gardens were laid out by Viscountess Marie Evelyn Byng, when Lord Byng bought Thorpe Hall in 1913.Marie employed a host of renowned gardeners, nurserymen and designers, transforming the landscape and introduced many new botanical species to the gardens.Queen Mary, Churchill and Rudyard Kipling were regular visitors to Thorpe Hall and its famous gardens.Today these well-tended gardens are a place of tranquillity and inspiration for guests. Two ponds, a walled rose garden, rock gardens and acres of open woodland and heath make this an exciting bonus for any visitor.

Features & Facilities Include: Parking Spaces Sauna Gymnasium Licensed Bar Public Restaurant Disabled Access/Facilities

Address: Lifehouse Spa and Hotel Lifehouse Spa and Hotel, Frinton Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken Essex CO160JD

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Directions

From the M25: Exit the M25 at J28 onto the A12 (E) in the direction of Chelmsford. Continue on the A12 (E) past Chelmsford and Witham, continuing until reaching Colchester. Continue on the A12 (E) around Colchester, before exiting onto the A120 in the direction of Clacton. Continue on the A120 for approximately 5 miles, passing Hare Green and at the Horsley Cross roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the B1035 in the direction of Tendring. Continue through Tendring and carry on to Thorpe-le-Soken. Here, continue along the High Street and go straight on at the mini roundabout. Exit Thorpe-le-Soken and continue on for approximately 250 metres before taking a right turn onto Hall Lane. Follow this road until reaching the Lifehouse Hotel, Spa and Gardens.