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Nàdarra Spa makes a natural addition to Coniston Hotel UK: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate has made a significant investment in redeveloping its spa facilities. Positioned on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in Coniston Cold, the 1,400-acre estate is owned by the Bannister family, who opened a luxury spa in 2015 to complement its 71-bedroom hotel and self-catering cottages. Designed by Mark Green of Curveline Design, the enhancements to the spa, which were completed during England’s third lockdown in March, include the creation of an infinity pool and private spa garden experience with baths. The spa’s other outdoor facilities also include a lake-view terrace with fire pits and a bar. “Over the past few months, we have all realised just how important it is to look after our health and our physical and mental wellbeing,” says owner and director Nick Bannister. “At Coniston, we are located on
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a picturesque, private estate surrounded by the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, and we felt it was important that we incorporated our location into our new spa offering, which really will be at one with nature.” Inside are a 15m swimming pool and a suite of thermal experiences, including infrared, Finnish and Himalayan saunas, and an aromatherapy steam room, all supplied by Unique Pool. Treatments partners include ishga, Natura Bissé, Aromatherapy Associates, Brow by Mii, Jessica and CBD brand OTO. Spa consultant Nicki Kurran was involved in the spa’s strategy to reopen under a new name – Nàdarra Spa, meaning ‘natural’ in Scottish Gaelic – in homage to the Bannister family’s history on the Isle of Lewis. A new spa manager, Belinda Belli, has been appointed to oversee the business’s next chapter. www.theconistonhotel.com
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