Eden Hall Day Spa

First Impressions

Eden Hall Day Spa is set in a gothic-style listed mansion dating back to 1875 – think turrets, towers and walnut-wood ceilings. Set over two floors, the spa is sympathetic to the style of the property, with a clean, crisp aesthetic. The Spa Garden brings a little piece of the Med to the Midlands.

The spa’s parent company, Baron's Eden, is a founding member of the Sustainable Spa Association and is proudly working towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Spa goers enter by walking over a floor of glass covering an old well.

What's on offer?

The stone floored spa reception area is bright and airy with two reception desks and comfortable sofas. A door leads to the changing rooms which are huge with private changing spaces and clusters of wooden lockers signposted for ease. If you forget your locker number pop your wristband against the machine on the wall for a very handy reminder. The vanity area is spacious and lit with large mirrors and lots of hairdryers; showers are stocked with Voya shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

You’ll find a lovely fluffy white robe and a towel inside your locker; head back to reception if you need more. To preserve the environment, Eden Hall Spa makes a point of not providing flip-flops – remember to bring your own, or you can buy a pair from the spa boutique. The same goes for water bottles, with filling stations located around the spa.

From reception, double doors open to the very popular Spa Garden. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian building - all red-brick chimneys and turrets - expect total Mediterranean vibes: sandstone tiles, pale-wood planters lined with lavender and rosemary, and beautiful wooden curved seating. Japanese Maple, Olive and Birch trees help to create an axial design with plenty of chill-out spaces.

At the centre, the outdoor hydrotherapy pool has crystal-clear water, stainless steel steps and an infinity edge that flows onto the pebbles below. Heated to an average of 39 degrees, the underwater jets feature 16 benches, four standing therapy stations and air loungers with headrests to soothe aching muscles and joints; there’s also two water cannons to pummel stressed-out shoulders.

Ten mint green and white-striped loungers line one side of the pool; a wooden pagoda with vaulted ceiling, strung with lights can be found at one end. Two sofas and four curved wooden chairs surround an outdoor fit pit, while chilled tunes play in the background. Spa butlers mill around offering cocktails, wine or beer; simply tap your wristband on the machine and pay when you leave.

You’ll also find a large outdoor sauna and, opposite, a dimly-lit Rest and Relax Room with eight adjustable beds, sheer curtains and rustic timber finishes. Hot under the collar? Lift the lid of the spa’s new ice barrel plunge and climb in.

Back inside, the low-lit thermal suite has 12 different thermal experiences to try, including a rose-infused steam room, a herbal caldarium, a salt inhalation room and a Sanarium. At the centre you’ll find large walk-through showers which you can set to tropical, hot or cool mist; just beyond is a large mosaic-seated foot spa with soothing water tumbling over the seats to soothe shoulders.

Lap swimmers should make a beeline for the spa’s 25-metre Grecian-style saltwater vitality pool with its two round hydro pools and swan-neck fountains. You’ll find plenty of loungers around the pool to rest and read or you can swim through plastic curtains to the outdoor vitality pool - a pleasant experience whatever the weather.

Double doors lead out to two hot tubs surrounded by wooden decking and overlooking the gardens - a gentle walk will lead to a peaceful pond surrounded by trees, plants and flowers. You’ll find plenty of loungers dotted around out here, including some doubles; it’s a great place to find a peaceful corner to escape to. Fancy a drink? Pad en robe to the Shepherd hut on the grass and order a glass of Prosecco or wine.

The Slumber Lounge - with its suspended dome chairs and reclining day beds set in a softly lit space - provides an escape from the brightness and buzz of the spa. There’s also a fitness studio tucked behind the main pool with its own reception desk and a refurbished post-treatment conservatory with sloping glass ceiling and comfy-as-you-like loungers.

Tell us about the treatments

We tried the Elemis Relaxing Full Body Massage (60 minutes, £90).

My therapist, Holly, collected me from the Spa Boutique and led me to room 9 (of 28) with lights twinkling above the bed. Holly explained the steps of the treatment and then left the room so that I could get comfortable on the treatment bed, lying face down.

The treatment began with hot mitts on the soles of my feet followed by three deep breathes. Having mentioned pesky cellulite, Holly drizzled Elemis Cellutox Active Body Oil onto the back of my left leg and adopted long strokes to move her hands up to my back and shoulder in one fluid motion. This she repeated on my right-hand side before asking me to turn over.

Placing a weighted lavender pillow over my eyes, Holly repeated the massage on the front of my legs, moving her hands from leg to shoulder and back down each arm without pausing. Once she had attended to the other side of my body, she massaged my feet using reflexology points. A glorious head massage finished the treatment.

Holly gave me some advice – drink plenty of water; avoid the heat rooms and pool for the rest of the day – and led me to the relaxation room where my spa partner was waiting after his Autumn Reset (60 minutes, part of his day spa package) which was a combined massage and facial that he very much enjoyed.

Eden Hall has partnered with Voya for their commitment to sustainability as well as Elemis and Grown Alchemist. The menu includes a range of facials, massages and beauty treatments, as well as treatments for men, mums-to-be and those recovering from - or living with - cancer.

Food Facts

Most spa-goers eat lunch in the main restaurant, the Taste of Eden, which is on the first floor and consists of many different, wood-panelled rooms, each with its own distinct personality. You may also enjoy the Conservatory - with its sun terrace - which serves breakfast, light snacks and afternoon tea.

At Taste of Eden, spa-goers can enjoy a three-course lunch in their robes. We both opted for the Mackerel dish to start served with a crunchy potato and apple salad and tangy Wasabi emulsion. Our salmon for mains came with sauté potatoes, fine beans and dill hollandaise. Our spa partner’s, pork belly with sage and apple mash and a rich jus also hit the spot. Despite our coconut and lime panna cotta with pineapple salsa feeling very tropical; we couldn’t resist helping our spa partner finish his plate of cheese with artisan crackers.

We loved / we didn't love

We loved

The Spa Garden is simply beautiful - bubble away in hydro-pool and soak in the stunning surrounds (and Med vibes).

The design of the spa: every room you enter – be it a sunny relaxation space, a Shepherd hut-cum bar on the lawn or an historic dining space with lofty ceilings and stained glass – has the wow factor.

The food: despite a busy service, our spa lunch was more like an evening meal, with three generous portions of oh-so-pretty food.

We didn’t love

It is a busy spa: the hydro-pool and spa garden tend to get full on sunny days (and we can see why).

Who do you think would like it?

Everyone: we met people of all ages, sizes and shapes on our visit.

Couples: there are plenty of hidden gems to cosy up in.

The eco-conscious: Eden Hall has a strong focus on sustainability and wish to be carbon neutral by 2030. Enjoy the honey grown on the site remembering that it takes 40,000 bee miles to make one jar.

What bubble rating did you give this spa?

This year, we awarded Eden Hall Day Spa a Good Spa Guide Bubble Rating of 5 Bubble Luxury for its historic building, eco credentials, beautiful design and courteous staff. The spa garden is a delight; our spa lunch a triumph.

Stylish Spy visited in September 2025 and awarded it 5 Bubble Luxury.