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  • Start Here
    • Where Are You in Your Spa Development Journey?
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    • Quotation and Planning
    • Project Execution
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Spa room dimensions and floor plans: a UK planning reference

Spa room dimensions and floor plans: a UK planning reference

by Marcus Pestell | Jul 28, 2026 | spa design, Bespoke Spa

How much space does a spa actually need? It is usually the first practical question in any wellness project, and it is surprisingly hard to find reliable answers in metres rather than feet. This page is a reference resource for anyone planning a commercial spa or...
Cold plunge pools: common problems and how good design solves them

Cold plunge pools: common problems and how good design solves them

by Marcus Pestell | Jun 23, 2026 | Contrast Therapy, Cold Plunge Pools, spa pools

Cold water therapy has moved from a niche wellness trend into mainstream demand. Hotels, health clubs and day spas are all adding plunge pools to give guests the recovery experience they are now asking for. Many operators, though, are finding that the self-contained...
The financial case for hotel spa investment: what UK operators need to know in 2026

The financial case for hotel spa investment: what UK operators need to know in 2026

by Marcus Pestell | Apr 28, 2026 | spa design, Spa Financing

There is one segment of the UK regional hotel market that led total revenue per available room growth in 2025. Not upper-upscale. Not boutique. Not serviced apartments. Golf and spa hotels. According to Knight Frank’s full-year 2025 hotel trading review,...
Adding a spa to your country house hotel: a practical guide to design, planning and commercial return

Adding a spa to your country house hotel: a practical guide to design, planning and commercial return

by Marcus Pestell | Apr 28, 2026 | spa design, Spa Refurbishment

Country house hotels occupy an unusual position in UK hospitality. The setting that makes them compelling to guests (the listed building, the grounds, the sense of permanence) is also what makes spa development more complicated than it would be at a purpose-built...
How to Budget for a Spa Refurbishment: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Budget for a Spa Refurbishment: A Comprehensive Guide

by Marcus Pestell | Mar 9, 2026 | Spa Refurbishment, Bespoke Spa, Project Management

Refurbishment is one of the most significant commercial decisions a spa or hotel operator will make. Get the budgeting right from the outset and you have a clear roadmap — a way to sequence decisions, manage expectations, and protect your margins throughout the...
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  • The financial case for hotel spa investment: what UK operators need to know in 2026
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  • How to Budget for a Spa Refurbishment: A Comprehensive Guide

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