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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...
Padel Courts for Hotels, Spas and Leisure Facilities: The UK Operator’s Guide

Padel Courts for Hotels, Spas and Leisure Facilities: The UK Operator’s Guide

by Marcus Pestell | Mar 3, 2026 | Bespoke Spa, Padel Courts, Spa Refurbishment

KEY TAKEAWAYS Padel is the UK’s fastest-growing sport, with player numbers up 2,500% since 2019 and over 400,000 annual players today. The typical padel player is affluent, social and health-conscious, the ideal demographic for premium hotels, spas and leisure...
What Makes a Hotel Spa Successful? The Factors That Separate Thriving Spas from Struggling Ones

What Makes a Hotel Spa Successful? The Factors That Separate Thriving Spas from Struggling Ones

by Marcus Pestell | Feb 10, 2026 | Spa Refurbishment, Bespoke Spa, spa design

For hotel managers and spa directors looking to understand why some hotel spas generate strong returns whilst others drain resources year after year The UK spa market is worth an estimated $4.1 billion and growing. Wellness travellers spend 53% more than typical...
Spa Refurbishment Planning: 18 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Start

Spa Refurbishment Planning: 18 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Start

by Marcus Pestell | Feb 10, 2026 | Spa Refurbishment

A practical guide for UK hotel managers and spa directors navigating the complexities of spa renovation projects When Michelle Young, Spa Operations Manager at Solent Hotel and Spa, oversaw their six-figure pool hall refurbishment, she faced a challenge that no design...
Bringing the Outside In: The Ultimate Guide to Biophilic Spa Design for 2025

Bringing the Outside In: The Ultimate Guide to Biophilic Spa Design for 2025

by Marcus Pestell | Jun 3, 2025 | Bespoke Spa, biophilic design, spa design, Spa Refurbishment

As the first rays of spring sunshine illuminate the UK landscape, spa-goers are increasingly drawn to wellness experiences that connect them with the natural world. This growing desire for nature-infused relaxation isn’t simply an aesthetic preference; it...
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