Just 1 hour from London, this stunning spa hotel is set in 12 acres of English Heritage Gardens. Contemporary bedrooms, fine food and an award winning spa makes Lifehouse the perfect location for those looking to refresh & unwind.
- Contemporary spa resort, just over 1 hr from London
- Award winning spa with large indoor pool and wide ranging treatments
- Stylish modern bedrooms
- Cafe, restaurant & terrace bar
- Great for girls get togethers, romantic breaks, birthday treats & more
Information
Steam room closed for essential maintenance. Date: 08 October 2019
Please be informed the Steam room will be out of action 9th – 13th December 2019 inclusive for essential maintenance.
The alternative Steam room – The salt inhalation room will still be available for guests to enjoy.
Special Offers
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SMTWTFS
Available: Now
Country Spa Break
Stay in a Contemporary room and receive:
- 3 course dinner each evening (value £38pp)
- Bottle of house wine with dinner each evening (value £20)
- Full English breakfast daily
- Full access to spa whilst resident.
- Monday - Thursday only guest will receive a 12% discount on pre-booked spa treatments and access until 5pm on the day of departure (value £15pp)
1 night stay
Package Price: £104.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £209 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £206.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £413 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £307.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £615 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
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Country Spa Break
Garden Room
Stay in a Garden room and receive:
- 3 course dinner each evening (value £38pp)
- Bottle of house wine with dinner each evening (value £20)
- Full English breakfast daily
- Full access to spa whilst resident.
- Monday - Thursday only guests will receive a 12% discount on pre-booked spa treatments and access until 5pm on the day of departure (value £15pp)
1 night stay
Package Price: £112 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £224 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £221.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £443 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £330 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £660 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
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Signature Room
Stay in a Signature room and receive:
- 3 course dinner each evening (value £38pp)
- Bottle of house wine with dinner each evening (value £20)
- Full English breakfast daily
- Full access to spa whilst resident.
- Monday - Thursday only guest will receive a 12% discount on pre-booked spa treatments and access until 5pm on the day of departure (value £15pp)
1 night stay
Package Price: £117 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £234 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £231.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £463 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £345 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £690 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
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Country Spa Break - Contemporary Twin
Stay in a Contemporary Twin room and receive:
- 3 course dinner each evening (value £38pp)
- Bottle of house wine with dinner each evening (value £20)
- Full English breakfast daily
- Full access to spa whilst resident.
- Monday - Thursday only guest will receive a 12% discount on pre-booked spa treatments and access until 5pm on the day of departure (value £15pp)
1 night stay
Package Price: £104.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £209 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £206.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £413 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £307.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £615 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
Exclusive to OPL
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Romantic Lazy Break
exclusive to OPL
Stay in a Garden room and receive:
- A bottle of chilled Prosecco & chocolates in your room on arrival (value £33.50)
- 3 course dinner for two in the restaurant on one evening (£38 per person)
- Full spa access throughout your stay including up to 5 pm on the day of departure (usually £15 pp supplement). 12% off spa treatments* Mon - Thurs on treatments 55 mins and above.*
- Full breakfast daily with a complimentary lazy noon late room check out.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
- *Please book dining and treatment times in advance to avoid disappointment.
1 night stay
Package Price: £119.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £239 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £171.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £343 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £221 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £442 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
SMTWTFS
Available: Now
Classic Staycation
Minimum 3 night stay
Stay in a Contemporary and receive:
- Hot chocolate, tea, or coffee on arrival
- Three course dinner each evening
- Full English breakfast daily
- Full access to the spa whilst resident.
- 12% off spa treatments worth £55 (discounted treatments Monday - Thursday only)
3 night stay
Package Price: £273.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £547 per room
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- Saturday night premium of £30 per person£60 per room will apply
4 night stay
Package Price: £358.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £717 per room
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- Saturday night premium of £30 per person£60 per room will apply
5 night stay
Package Price: £444.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £889 per room
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- Saturday night premium of £30 per person£60 per room will apply
All of the above prices include all taxes / service fees.
* Offers showing provisional availability are subject to confirmation with the hotel and availability is not guaranteed. No funds will be taken from your card until the booking is confirmed, which will usually be within a few hours.
Offers showing instant availability are live and will be confirmed immediately.
Facilities at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
The Lifehouse Hotel enjoys one of the finest spa facilities in the East of England. Located in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, an hour and twenty minutes by train from London and a ten minute drive from the pretty beach town of Frinton-on-sea.
The design of Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is modern, simple and restrained. The buildings form a series of courtyards creating outside ‘rooms’ linking the interior to the less formal existing gardens.
Home truths
- The design and decor of the hotel is very modern and minimalist. We liked it though we acknowledge it might not be to everyone's taste.
- The car park is set a 100 yards or so from the actual entrance to the hotel though you can drop off luggage at the front door.
- We found the flip flops for the spa a little confusing, but just ask the spa team and they will show you. It might have just been us!
Good to know
- Hotel check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Hotel check-out time: 12:00 PM
Parking Facilities
Plenty of parking available and there are 2 electrical charging points
Disabled Access
The hotel has 4 disabled rooms. Call us on 0333 212 5594 for more details.
There is a lift in the main building.
Child Policy
The hotel is adults only, over 16s permitted.
Dogs Policy
Pets are not allowed anywhere in the hotel
Other Information
Hotel offers a pick up service from Thorpe-le-Soken train station which is £5 per journey. This has to be booked and paid for direct with the hotel.
The hotel do not allow stag and hen parties, nor do they permit fancy dress or tables to be decorated in the restaurant.
The Rooms at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
Contemporary
Contemporary rooms include a stylish bathroom, most of which are equipped with a large walk in shower, luxury toiletries, LCD TV, telephone, hairdryer, safe, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, bottled water, a feature desk with large illuminated makeup area plus storage drawers and clothes hanging space.
Each room has a Juliet balcony with full height windows. Views are either out across the gardens, surrounding landscape or courtyard.
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel - Contemporary room
Garden room
Garden Rooms are located on the ground floor and have full length glazed doors with direct access to your outside patio and the historic gardens - perfect for relaxing in the fresh air. Garden rooms also include stylish bathroom, most of which are equipped with a walk in shower, luxury toiletries, LCD TV, safe, telephone, hair dryer, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, a feature desk with large illuminated make-up / work station.
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel - Garden room
Signature
Signature rooms are the largest rooms and include luxury beds and an ensuite bathroom with shower and luxury toiletries. (Combination shower and bath available on request). Facilities include LCD TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary WiFi, upgraded hospitality tray including cereals bars and hot chocolate, personal safe, two comfortable chairs, a small occasional table and our feature desk with large illuminated makeup or workstation area plus storage drawers and clothes hanging space. Each room has full height windows with views out across the gardens or surrounding landscape.
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel - Signature room
Contemporary Twin room
Contemporary rooms include a stylish bathroom, most of which are equipped with a large walk in shower, luxury toiletries, LCD TV, telephone, hairdryer, safe, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, bottled water, a feature desk with large illuminated makeup area plus storage drawers and clothes hanging space.
Each room has a Juliet balcony with full height windows. Views are either out across the gardens, surrounding landscape or courtyard.
The Restaurant at Lifehouse
Dining in the relaxing and inspired surroundings of 'The Restaurant at Lifehouse' is the perfect way to break up your busy day or make an evening of it in the vibrant surroundings with superb cuisine created by our Head Chef Jamie Murch using fresh local ingredients.
Opening Times
Breakfast
7am-9am Mon- Fri
7.30am -10.30am Sat & Sun
Lunch
12.30pm-2.30pm daily
Dinner
6pm – 9pm Sun- Thurs
6pm - 9.30pm Fri & Sat
The Spa at Lifehouse
Relax and revive in the blissfully warm spa:
Whether you have just had a rewarding workout session in the gym or you're simply in need of some luxurious 'me time', the Lifehouse thermal spa is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
When you experience the spa, you will be able to enjoy:
A hot and steamy sauna - perfect for helping muscles heal quickly after an energising workout
A steam room, designed to open your pores and leave your skin feeling soft and clean
A salt inhalation room - this ancient technique has been used for centuries to calm breathing,
Refresh your skin and leave your sinuses feeling clear and cleansed
A hydro-pool, with warm and swirling water to relax and soothe you
An inviting cool plunge pool - giving you an invigorating end to your sauna session.
A large swimming pool with plenty of loungers on which to chill.
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Location
Map & Directions
Address
Frinton Road
Thorpe-Le-Soken
CO16 0JD
Plenty of parking available and there are 2 electrical charging points
How to get here
From London and the M25, take the A12 signed Chelmsford and Colchester, pass the exits to Colchester West and Colchester Central, then join the A120 signposted Harwich and Clacton.
From the Midlands and North, follow the A14 (signposted Felixstowe/Harwich) until you are south of Ipswich. Join the A12 signposted London then take the A120 signposted Harwich. From the A120 join the A133 for Clacton, Weeley, Frinton, Walton, St Osyth & Brightlingsea and then take the B1033 signposted to Weeley, Frinton & Walton. Once you reach the village of Thorpe-le-Soken, follow the brown signs for Lifehouse Spa Resort.
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Location & Local Attractions
Located in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex,
less than an hour and twenty minutes by train from London and ten minutes drive from the pretty beach town of Frinton-on-sea. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is an exciting, contemporary health spa, offering a unique, life-enriching experience, tailor-made for every guest..
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Reviews
- 84 reviews
- Member since 2013
Thorpe-Le-Soken, CO16 0JD
A mixed bag
Lovely grounds, pleasant room but so hot and stuffy at night it disturbed our sleep. Great food, nice bar but silly restrictions on how we could spend our credit. Pool was good and steam rooms too
tho treatments ridiculouslyvexpensive. Althiugh bar and restaurant staff were friendly, we found customer services and reception in particular to be poor. Impossible to get through on phone and they did not call back or respond to messages.
Perfect Girlie Stay
A great get away with the girls. Spa was quite busy Friday PM but a lot quieter Saturday AM. Lovely dinner in the restaurant Friday evening, house wine was included but wasn t to our taste ...okey with lemonade added! Breakfast was lovely too, the best poach eggs ever. Lovely walk around the grounds. All in all it was great!
Lifehouse
A pleasant stay, nice walks in and around the grounds.
Spa swimming pool a tad chilly though steam rooms and sauna good.
Restaurant food was delicious though rooms lighting was poor in places and you couldn t read the menu !
A good stay overall.
Nice spa disappointed with restaurant
Spa facilities good and lovely massage although they changed the pre booked time without informing us. Room was nice but again pre booked room had been changed nobody told us until we arrived and questioned the reception staff. Evening meal was tasty but service was appalling. Arrived 7.15 p.m. restaurant not busy. At 7.30 someone came to ask if we wanted a drink. Drink came at7.45. The meal took over 2 1/4 hours If we hadn't pre paid for a package we'd have walked out. Spoilt my evening birthday celebration . Did a hotel review and no one has had the courtesy to reply to my comments.
Bliss!
Booked as a last minute break to celebrate our anniversary. Staff are amazing, restaurant and bar are gorgeous (lots of cocktails consumed!). Spa was lovely but the hydropool was a little run down with head supports broken/missing and the swimming pool was exceptionally cold. It was also disappointing that there was no availability for any treatments during our stay.
Overall though, a brilliant night planning our next stay!
Great for relaxation, but...
Lifehouse is a lovely hotel in superb grounds. It's a very relaxing place to be. Food quality is excellent, although there could be a little more choice. All staff are friendly & helpful. The rooms are nice, but some could do with updating and I wouldn't class them as luxurious. Ours had a nice walk in shower and a large flat screen tv, but was looking a little tired.
Treatments are brilliant, the relaxation areas are too. The general pool, sauna area is also very nice, but again. Could do with a refresh.
relaxing but dinner very late and long wait - with a bigger kitchen would cope better
restaurant staff very helpful in trying to satisfy our healthy requests.
your website is misleading by saying you offer healthy options - available at dinner but not breakfast -
no multigrain sourdough but mass produced awful bread - however beautiful porridge and poached eggs with good quality smoked salmon - poor selection of fruit at breakfast and no cheese.
no healthy option dessert in the evening.
thank your chef for finding me a piece of sourdough from the day before which he toasted - it appears
you only offer spordough at lunchtime!
with a little tweaks our dining experience could have memorable for my 70th birthday - the hake dish was amazing and i would the receipe please - if these little changes are made for a discerning customer like me i would certainly return and recommend life house to my health club and family and friends
Lovely break
Booked as a joint 70th birthday treat and really pleased with our 2 night break.
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