We take a closer look at a selection of the hottest spa openings planned for 2020

THE SPA AT CARDEN, CHESHIRE

Opening: January 2020

Spa size: 48,438sq ft

Facilities: The standalone spa will span two floors and feature a range of thermal experiences such as a large vitality pool, ice fountain, snow shower, experience showers, footbaths and heated loungers. In addition to treatment rooms, there will be a beauty lounge offering manicure, pedicure, and lash and brow services to provide guests with the finishing touches. Several relaxation areas with cosy seating spaces are planned, as well as a first-floor lounge and restaurant with stunning views of the Cheshire countryside.

Treatment rooms: 14

USP: The owners say the spa will boast the largest multi-sensory spa and wellbeing outdoor area (25,833 sq ft) in the UK. This includes a garden complete with a sensory hydrotherapy pool, hot tubs, fire pits, outdoor sauna, private “secret garden” relaxation spaces and a central champagne bar.

MILSOM HOTELS KESGRAVE HALL, SUFFOLK

Opening: March 2020

Spa size: TBC

Facilities: The spa will boast an impressive outdoor area with a stunning view and huge hot tub.

Treatment rooms: Five double rooms

USP: Designed and built by Kesgrave Hall partner the Hills Group, the wooden-clad spa will have a light and airy feel, with large bi-folding doors leading out to a decked area with log burner, comfy seating and a hot-tub for use by hotel and day spa guests. The spa will have an extensive menu and aims to attract both hotel guests and day guests on group spa days or on leisure or corporate events. Planned spa packages range from Wake Me Up, Lovely Lunch, Day Spa to Afternoon Delight and brands used will include Aromatherapy Associates, Dermalogica, St Tropez and The Gel Bottle.

SUDBURY HOUSE HOTEL, OXFORDSHIRE

Opening: TBC

Spa size: 11,840sq ft

Facilities: The new spa will have a covered walkway connecting it to the existing facilities and will feature swimming and vitality pools, sauna and steam room. In addition to the treatment rooms, there will be a lounge and dining area and a modern gym. It will be open to local residents, members and guests of the hotel.

Treatment rooms: Six

USP: The building has been designed to blend into the landscaped grounds of the hotel, which sits within the Faringdon Conservation Area. The spa will feature an innovative “living” roof, which will sit inside this protected area. The Spa will also be home to a café, which will offer menus developed by chefs at the neighbouring award-winning Magnolia Restaurant.

H BEAUTY, LAKESIDE, ESSEX

Opening: Spring 2020

Size: 23,000sq ft

Facilities: An expansion of the iconic Harrods beauty hall, this is the first of two new standalone beauty stores (the second is planned for Milton Keynes) under the name H Beauty. As well as housing famous brands such as Chanel, Dior and Huda Beauty, alongside brands completely new to Harrods, it will offer beauty services such as blow-dries and facials. Customers will also be able to enjoy drinks and light refreshments at the H Beauty coffee-to-cocktail bar.

USP: Through the launch of H Beauty, Harrods aims to disrupt the current UK beauty retail landscape. The store will combine Harrods famous experiential beauty retail environment with a diverse portfolio of premium brands to bring something new to the UK’s beauty industry.