Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is an adults-only luxury hotel set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, located in a rural area near Clacton-on-Sea. The establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England. The hotel features 89 air-conditioned rooms, each offering sophisticated, modern decoration and views of the gardens or courtyard. Rooms are equipped with a comfy double bed, flat-screen TV with digital programming, complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, desk, phone, and tea and coffee making facilities, along with complimentary mineral water. Luxurious en-suite bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Some rooms also feature a balcony or terrace, linen service, and blackout curtains. Daily housekeeping is provided. Guests can relax at the full-service spa, which boasts 35 treatment rooms offering massages, body treatments, facials, and other beauty salon services (pre-booking recommended). The spa complex also features an 18.5-meter heated saltwater indoor swimming pool, a gym, hot tub, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and a salt inhalation room. Dining options include the Lifehouse Restaurant, serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with garden views and alfresco dining. A bar/lounge offers drinks and specialty coffees, and a cafe is also available. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is served daily, with lunch and dinner available à la carte or from various menu options. On-site BBQ facilities are provided, and room service is available. General amenities include a lobby with a safe, lift access, and a fireplace, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, complimentary on-site parking, and bicycle hire. The hotel offers concierge services, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Laundry, dry cleaning, and laundromat services are available. For events, there are 3 meeting rooms. Airport shuttle and train station pick-up service from Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station are available for an additional charge. The hotel is a completely smoke-free zone, with smoking limited to specified areas. Activities available for a fee include squash, table tennis, archery, and horse riding. The nearest golf course, Frinton on Sea, is approximately 3 km away. The hotel is located 2 km from Thorpe-le-Soken railway station. Restaurants, pubs, and a bus station are within approximately 1 km, while shops and a beach at Frinton on Sea are about 3 km away. Notable nearby attractions include Walton Pier (8.8 km), Clacton Pier (9.2 km), Clacton-on-Sea Beach (10 km), Colchester Castle (21 km), and Colchester Zoo (24 km). Stansted Airport (STN) is the preferred airport, located 75.9 km away.
