Contemporary hydrotherapy pool at Appleby Manor Country House Hotel near Appleby-in-Westmorland, featuring dramatic blue LED underwater lighting, natural Lake District pebble stone border detail, modern wicker relaxation seating with tropical palms, and luxury spa facilities in the Eden Valley

Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa

Guest Access

Paid access for hotel guests

Day Passes

Available to book

Age Policy

16+

The Setting

The Garden Spa at Appleby Manor Hotel offers contemporary wellness in the Eden Valley on the edge of the Lake District, near Appleby-in-Westmorland. Set within a 19th-century country house hotel with views toward Appleby Castle, the spa features an indoor vitality pool with underwater massage loungers, volcano pads, and shoulder cannons for targeted hydrotherapy.

Thermal experiences include a traditional sauna, aromatherapy steam room, salt inhalation room for respiratory benefits, and rain sky experience showers. The sheltered outdoor spa garden features a hot tub and open fire pit for year-round relaxation, plus a private hot tub is available for hire with a glass of bubbly (additional cost).

Hotel guests must book spa access separately and day spa packages are available to the public. This is a 16+ spa, though some treatments require guests to be 18+.

Thermal Facilities

Experience Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa's thermal suite featuring 4 heat experiences designed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and enhance your overall wellness journey. Featuring both sauna and steam room experiences, each facility offers unique therapeutic benefits to help you unwind and rejuvenate.

Sauna

Traditional sauna

Salt Inhalation Room

Salt inhalation room for respiratory benefits

Steam Room

Aromatherapy steam room

Experience Showers

Rain sky experience showers

Pools & Water Features

The water facilities at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa offer a serene experience designed to promote relaxation and improve circulation. Combining swimming facilities with hot tub relaxation, each facility is thoughtfully designed to enhance your wellness journey and provide moments of pure tranquility.

Hydrotherapy Pool

Indoor vitality pool with underwater massage loungers and water jets

Outdoor Hot Tub

Hot tub in the spa garden

Private Hire Hot Tub

Private hot tub with a glass of bubbly (additional cost)

Day Passes

Explore our curated day packages designed for those seeking a temporary sanctuary in the Lakes.

From £125

Indulgence

Indulge yourself with a full day of thermal journey experiences, a luxurious treatment, and two-course lunch (Friday-Sunday). More info

  • Full day aqua thermal journey (10am-3pm)
  • 50 or 55-minute treatment of choice
  • 2-course lunch in main restaurant (12pm-2pm)
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £115

Indulgence

Indulge yourself with a full day of thermal journey experiences, a luxurious treatment, and two-course lunch (Monday-Thursday). More info

  • Full day aqua thermal journey (10am-3pm)
  • 50 or 55-minute treatment of choice
  • 2-course lunch in main restaurant (12pm-2pm)
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £99

Luxuriance Including a Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

Choose morning or afternoon thermal journey with massage and lunch or afternoon tea (Monday-Thursday). More info

  • 3-hour aqua thermal journey (morning 10am-1pm or afternoon 1pm-4pm)
  • 25-minute back, neck and shoulder massage
  • 2-course lunch OR afternoon tea
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £109

Luxuriance Including a Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

Choose morning or afternoon thermal journey with massage and lunch or afternoon tea (Friday-Sunday). More info

  • 3-hour aqua thermal journey (morning 10am-1pm or afternoon 1pm-4pm)
  • 25-minute back, neck and shoulder massage
  • 2-course lunch OR afternoon tea
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £99

Luxurience

Choose your time and 25-minute treatment, with lunch or afternoon tea included (Friday-Sunday). More info

  • 3-hour aqua thermal journey (morning 10am-1pm or afternoon 1pm-4pm)
  • 25-minute treatment of choice
  • 2-course lunch OR afternoon tea
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £89

Luxurience

Choose your time and 25-minute treatment, with lunch or afternoon tea included (Monday-Thursday). More info

  • 3-hour aqua thermal journey (morning 10am-1pm or afternoon 1pm-4pm)
  • 25-minute treatment of choice
  • 2-course lunch OR afternoon tea
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £59

Aqua Thermal Journey & Light Afternoon Tea

Relax with a two-hour thermal journey followed by light afternoon tea (Friday-Sunday). More info

  • 2-hour aqua thermal journey
  • Light afternoon tea (sandwiches, scone with jam and cream, biscuits)
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £49

Aqua Thermal Journey & Light Afternoon Tea

Relax with a two-hour thermal journey followed by light afternoon tea (Monday-Thursday). More info

  • 2-hour aqua thermal journey
  • Light afternoon tea (sandwiches, scone with jam and cream, biscuits)
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £65

Aqua Thermal Spa Experience with Lunch or Afternoon Tea

Two-hour thermal journey followed by your choice of two-course lunch or full afternoon tea (Friday-Sunday). More info

  • 2-hour aqua thermal journey (10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm)
  • 2-course lunch OR full afternoon tea
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £60

Aqua Thermal Spa Experience with Lunch or Afternoon Tea

Two-hour thermal journey followed by your choice of two-course lunch or full afternoon tea (Monday-Thursday). More info

  • 2-hour aqua thermal journey (10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm)
  • 2-course lunch OR full afternoon tea
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
From £45

Aqua Thermal Journey

Pure thermal journey experience with hydrotherapy pool, outdoor spa bath, and thermal suite. More info

  • 2-hour aqua thermal journey
  • Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa bath
  • Aroma salt inhalation room and sauna
  • Pedidarium foot massage jets
The Spa Menu

Treatments

Explore Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa's curated menu of 16 luxury therapies across 4 categories, including ELEMIS and Lava Shells therapies. From rejuvenating massages to revitalizing facial treatments, each experience is designed to restore balance and enhance wellbeing. Book in advance, see our FAQs for details.

Massage Therapies

8 Treatments

Facial Treatments

5 Treatments

Body Treatments

2 Treatments

Hands & Feet Treatments

1 Treatment
Policies

Access Details

Our directory helps you navigate the specific guest and public policies of Lake District hotel spas. For detailed information about spa access, time slots, and booking procedures, see our FAQs.

Hotel Guests

Must pay separately for spa access

Day Passes

Day passes available

Spa Breaks

Available with overnight stays

Age Restriction

16+ (treatments may require 18+)

Book your Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa experience

Reservations are highly recommended to ensure the highest level of personal service and availability.

Expert Guidance

Common questions about navigating the Lake District's premier wellness retreats.

How much does a spa day cost at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa?

Spa day packages at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa start from £45 per person for a 2 hours Aqua Thermal Journey, which gives you access to the hydrotherapy pool, outdoor spa bath, sauna, and salt inhalation room. The most comprehensive package is the Indulgence at £125 per person on weekends (£115 weekdays), which includes 5 hours of spa access, a treatment of your choice, and a 2 course lunch.

In between, the Luxurience packages offer a 3 hours thermal journey with a 25 minutes treatment and lunch or afternoon tea from £89 weekdays or £99 weekends. All packages include full use of the thermal facilities and outdoor spa garden. Weekday pricing is typically £10 less than weekends across all packages.

With 11 different day spa packages available, there's an option to suit most budgets. Browse all options in the spa day packages section.

Can I visit the Garden Spa without staying at the hotel?

Yes, Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa welcomes day visitors to the Garden Spa through their day spa packages. You don't need to be a hotel guest to enjoy the spa facilities. Day packages range from 2 hours thermal journeys to full 5 hours experiences with treatments and dining included. All packages must be booked in advance.

Day visitors get full access to the same facilities as hotel guests, including the indoor hydrotherapy pool with underwater massage loungers, the outdoor spa garden with hot tub and fire pit, traditional sauna, aromatherapy steam room, and salt inhalation room. The spa operates a time slot system, so you'll choose either a morning or afternoon session when booking.

Please note that all day spa packages are restricted to guests aged 16+. For full details on packages and pricing, see the spa day packages and access information sections.

What facilities does the Garden Spa at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa have?

The Garden Spa features 4 thermal facilities alongside its main hydrotherapy pool and outdoor spa garden. Indoors, the vitality pool has underwater massage loungers, volcano pads, and shoulder cannons for targeted hydrotherapy. The thermal suite includes a traditional sauna, aromatherapy steam room, salt inhalation room designed for respiratory benefits, and rain sky experience showers.

The standout feature is the sheltered outdoor spa garden, which has a hot tub for year round alfresco bathing alongside a fire pit and comfortable lounge furniture. There's also a separate private hire hot tub in its own glass cube enclosure, available to book at additional cost with a glass of bubbly included.

For a closer look at each facility, see the thermal facilities section.

What treatments are available at the Garden Spa?

The Garden Spa offers treatments using ELEMIS and Lava Shells products, ranging from 25 minutes express options to the signature 110 minutes Absolute Spa Ritual which combines a full body massage with a skin specific facial. Massage therapies include deep tissue, Indian head massage, back massage, and the Lava Shell Relax range which uses heated shells for a warming full body treatment.

Facial treatments use Elemis formulas across three specialist options: the Expert Touch Renew for anti aging and firming, the Expert Touch Reveal for resurfacing and glow, and the Expert Touch Nourish for hydration and radiance. There's also a 25 minutes Skin Booster facial when time is limited. For expectant mothers, the Elemis Peaceful Pregnancy Massage is available from the second trimester using specialist positioning for comfort and safety.

Treatments can be booked as part of day spa packages or separately. See the full treatment menu for details and prices.

Does Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa offer spa packages with afternoon tea?

Yes, several of the Garden Spa's day packages include afternoon tea. The most affordable option is the Aqua Thermal Journey with Light Afternoon Tea , starting from £49 per person on weekdays (£59 weekends). This includes a 2 hours thermal journey followed by sandwiches, a scone with jam and cream, and biscuits.

For a fuller experience, the Aqua Thermal Spa Experience with Lunch or Afternoon Tea starts from £60 weekdays (£65 weekends) and lets you choose between a full afternoon tea or a 2 course lunch after your 2 hours spa session. The Luxurience packages from £89 also offer the lunch or afternoon tea choice, and add a 25 minutes treatment and an extra hour of spa access.

All afternoon tea options pair with the full Aqua Thermal Journey including the hydrotherapy pool, outdoor spa garden, and thermal suite. See all spa day packages for the complete range.