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Headlam Spa

Gainford
Headlam
County Durham
DL2 3HA

Tel: +44 01325 730691

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Large indoor swimming pool illuminated.
Dark tiled floor around the pool and 3 green walls at the back in-between sections with wall lights.
  • Large indoor swimming pool illuminated.
Dark tiled floor around the pool and 3 green walls at the back in-between sections with wall lights.
  • A gym with a variety of machines such as treadmills and bicycles. The large wall at the back is mirrored the full length
  • Outdoor hot tub encased in stone and illuminated. The walls surrounding the are have privacy glass along the top.
  • A treatment room inside the spa with a treatment bed covered in towels. Candles dotted around the room and a large circular mirror on the wall.
  • An area of the spa with low lighting. A large, circular mirror is on the back wall with table lamps either side on a sideboard displaying spa products
  • Eating area with several sets of square tables and grey chairs. A dark burgundy wall behind the serving counter and lights hanging from the ceiling.
  • Outdoor area of the spa with wooden garden furniture and 3 large cream parasols. Green hedges and large green trees in the background.
  • Outdoor area with some lawn and patio. A fountain stands  in the middle of the patio area with small floor lights either side.
  • A side angle of the indoor swimming pool that is illuminated.
A fountain of water sprays over the side and the walls are lit with wall lights.
  • A large, lawned area with several people exercising and using equipment.

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Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The location of our spa near Scotch corner, is perfect for those wishing to visit, or arrive from, the Durham, Barnard Castle, Newton Aycliffe and Darlington areas.

 

Wet Spa: The core element of a spa is water, and this can be enjoyed in the 14m deck level pool and outdoor hot spa and terrace. There is also a drench shower, sauna and steam room with mood lighting.

 

Wellness: The spacious air-conditioned gym has an extensive range of the latest resistance and cardio equipment and there is a studio for a range of fitness classes as well as an outdoor exercise area in the beautiful walled garden.

 

Spa therapy : There are five luxurious treatment rooms where our highly trained therapists offer a range or therapies for men and women, as well as make-up, manicure and beauty treatments.

 

The Spa Brasserie Café offers excellent food and drink in a relaxed and informal setting with a terrace and stunning views over the golf course and countryside.

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousGood Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017

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2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
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