The Spa at South Lodge, just outside of Horsham, opened to rave reviews in the spring of 2019. A place to meet, workout, relax and eat, this hub of mindful activity is more than just a hotel spa. The £15m project to add a world-class spa to Exclusive Collection’s South Lodge Hotel was completed in March 2019, bringing together the spa expertise of Sparcstudio in partnership with architects Felce and Guy, Exclusive Collection’s CEO Danny Pecorelli, South Lodge’s general manager David Connell and spa operations manager, Sara Young.

Interior and exteriors

Situated within the grounds of luxury five-star South Lodge Hotel, The Spa at South Lodge follows the natural contours of the land and provides a haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by wildlife, nature and peace, the 44,000 sq. ft. spa champions the estate’s landscape, perched above the rolling hills of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The natural theme continues throughout the spa’s interior, with a colour palette of beige, white, pale blues and greens across the walls, floors and soft furnishings. Natural light fills the wide, open spaces and carefully placed lighting guides guests down the stairs and through to the workout areas, 14 nature-themed treatment rooms and changing rooms. Luxurious brushed-brass hardware and plush chairs give the expansive changing areas a personable touch, complemented with the very best in grooming equipment, including Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryers and Paul Mitchell hair straighteners. Elsewhere, the Ridgeview Beauty Bar offers manicure and pedicure treatments using Jessica products, a premium experience at high street prices – a one stop shop for all hotel guests and non-residents.

Wellbeing for the mind, body and soul

The Spa at South Lodge is the only UK hotel spa outside of London to use Hungarian brand Omorovicza in its bespoke treatments, as well as The Spa at South Lodge’s own branded products, created with the Natural Spa Factory.

Relaxation is at its best in the spa’s treatment rooms, where expert spa therapists work their magic and relaxation rooms encourage deep relaxation, with heat, light and sound mood pods. A variety of thermal experiences include a private mud room and infused sauna, as well as marble-lined salt steam and jasmine herbal steam rooms.

Outside, lounge chairs lead the way to a vitality hydrotherapy pool and beyond, the spa boasts a serene wild swimming pool, with an attractive wooden bathing platform inviting guests to take a revitalising dip. In colder months, the 22m x 10m indoor infinity swimming pool is the place to swim against the dramatic Sussex landscape.

Fitness and fuel

A New York loft-style fitness gym slots right into the West Sussex countryside, where beaten-leather punch bags, retro-inspired boxing gloves and state-of-the-art Technogym equipment compliment all kinds of fitness programmes. An adjoining terrace provides space for alfresco training and first-class fitness instructors are on hand to ensure workout goals are met.

Inventive menus at The Spa at South Lodge’s popular Botanica restaurant can be enjoyed inside or on the outside terrace, whilst light bites, drinks and ice creams are available at poolside spot, The Watershed. A focus on plant-based, vegan and alternative foods is a passion for head chef Jonathan Spiers, who draws on the South Downs as a larder for fresh and seasonal ingredients. The Mediterranean-inspired recipes are a real talking point for members who gather daily to refuel over brunch, lunch or dinner.

Coming up at South Lodge Spa

With its innovative treatments and leading design, South Lodge really is a luxury hotel spa for the next generation. An exciting launch in autumn 2019 will welcome a weekly aesthetics pop-up clinic to The Spa at South Lodge, giving members and guests alike a five-star service in the comfort and accessibility of the hotel spa.

Sara Young, spa operations manager at South Lodge said; “It is my delight to be able to unite my passion in aesthetics with the amazing spa at South Lodge. Many of our members have expressed interest in these treatments and we look forward to offering the advanced services to our community.

“South Lodge is leading the way in the luxury hotel spa industry by offering these innovative treatments, demonstrating real commitment to being at the fore-front of this exciting industry.”

Dedicated to providing an encouraging and welcoming social community for local residents in the area, The Spa at South Lodge will also introduce a calendar of events for members and guests to participate in throughout the year and will be supporting local charities, Chestnut Tree House Hospice and St Catherine’s Hospice in 2019-20.

The premium lifestyle location for enjoying fitness, food and free time, annual membership at The Spa at South Lodge is from £2000 per person and spa days are from £145 per person.

For more information please visit, www.exclusive.co.uk/the-spa-at-south-lodge/the-spa/.