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  • What will happen once I become a spa member?
    The first step will be an appointment to discuss your lifestyle, check your blood pressure and body composition. Once we understand what you want to get out of your membership a personal exercise programme can be planned using the wide range of equipment available in the exercise area.

    The service does not stop there, your instructor will keep in touch to check your progress and if you are keeping up your planned number of visits!

  • What kind of skills will the team have?
    All the team has been selected for their personality and genuine desire to want to help all members. Already well qualified their knowledge is constantly updated to meet the requirements of the 'exercise register for professionals'. Recent courses have been:
    • 3 day nutrition and weight management course
    • On going NVQ training through LifeTime Health and Fitness
    • St John's Ambulance First Aid Certificate
    • Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard Certificate
    • Health and Safety
    • Fire
    • Pool Plant
    • Spa Operational training

  • What classes are on offer?

    • Aerobics
    • Aqua Aerobics
    • Bums, Tums and Thighs
    • Body Conditioning
    • Circuit Training

    For more details, please see the class timetable and class descriptons.

  • What kind of equipment will be in the exercise area?
    The Cardio Vascular equipment is Life Fitness - the foremost supplier of equipment in the world and includes:
    • 4 Treadmills
    • 4 cross trainers
    • 4 cycles
    • 1 recumbent cycle
    • 1 stepper
    • 3 concept II rowers
    • 9 Cybex resistance stations
    • Smith Machine with up to 200kg
    • 2 x benches with dumbbell rack and barbell free weights
    • 2 x Swiss/fit balls
    • Floor area for stretching and abdominal exercises

  • Will personal training be available?
    Yes, Holly is experienced and qualified in personal training. You will be able to book individual sessions or courses.

  • How do I know that I will be able to use the equipment when I want to?
    The usage of the Spa will be carefully monitored and a limited number of new members will join each month. As well as keeping usage at comfortable levels this will also ensure all members receive a personal service - you may have lots of questions when you first join.

    Once the membership level for the month has been reached, new members will have to wait until the next month to start using the Spa.

  • Can children use the spa facilities?
    Members and child guests can use the main pool on 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday to Friday and all day at the weekend. All other times are adult only.

    Child memberships are currently available at the Spa, however, these are restricted.

  • What facilities are in the changing areas?

    The luxury changing areas feature:

    • Large power showers with complimentary toiletries
    • Costume dryers
    • Water fountain
    • Large wooden lockers with hanger and shoe space, operated via your membership card - no need for money
    • Private change area in the ladies
    • Powerful hairdryers

  • How big is the pool?
    Designed for exercise swimming the 13m x 9m pool is bigger than most hotel pools, and at a constant depth around the edge of the pool of 1.3 m you can always stay your depth.

  • What relaxation areas are there?
    Sauna
    With colour therapy lighting - the colour will be selected depending on the time of day, red invigorating colour for the morning with more relaxing blues for the evening.

    Steam Room
    The steam room features a relaxing cleansing effect from the steam.

    Whirlpool
    After a good workout treat yourself - powerful jets of 100-f water massaging those toned muscles.

    Spa Lounge
    Relax after your workout with a hot or cold drink, read the paper or maybe watch some live sport on the Satellite TV.

    Time on Your Hands!
    Use the luxury wooden loungers on the spacious poolside, if the weather is suitable you can even move outside.


  • What happens if I book a spa treatment?
    Plan to arrive early, the staff will show you to the changing area. Your therapist will collect you and, if this is your first visit you will need to complete a consultation form. The atmosphere in the treatment room will be adjusted to suit you and the type of treatment you are having.

    After your de stressing treatment float back to the lounge area, where you can enjoy a hot or cold drink, sit back and put your feet up - stay as long as you want to ensure the maximum benefit from your treatment.

    Sounds good? Call 01454 201019 to book your spa treatment today.

  • Can I talk to someone about spa treatments in more detail?
    Yes, just call Lauren on 01454 201019.

  • Can I buy spa treatment gift vouchers?
    Gift vouchers are the perfect gift whatever the occasion, available in £20 vouchers or for treatments and half-day programmes.