With a luxurious spa break at Armathwaite Hall Hotel

A luxury hotel destination on the outskirts of Keswick in the Lake District, this grand stately home is nestled in 400 acres of private deer park and woodland. Armathwaite Hall is home to the multi-award winning, ‘5 Bubbles’ spa, framed by breathtaking views of Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw Mountain.

With the modern design of the spa blending seamlessly into the historic architecture and surrounding landscape, guests will feel at one with nature here. Its state-of-the-art facilities include an outdoor hot tub, 16m infinity pool and tranquillity terrace, aroma room, steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool and experience showers. Guests can also enjoy a comprehensive holistic treatment list if they’re looking for luxurious pampering and relaxation, or wellness conscious.

Inviting guests to slow down and explore nature’s sensory and mindful elements, Armathwaite Hall has recently added a two-hour Forest Bathing experience to its extensive leisure activity offering. Led by local accredited guide Jen Grange, the experience is designed to calm, soothe, support emotional regulation, enhance immunity and support the recovery and rehabilitation from many of life’s challenges. Guests will be left feeling renewed, rejuvenated and deeply relaxed.

The session begins with meditation in which guests will have a chance to lay down their minds as they imagine growing their own roots to become part of the forest, taking note of anything that captures their attention. The guides will encourage participants to focus on the art of reflection, immersing and connecting themselves more deeply with nature. Participants will see how nature becomes a metaphor for change.

Emerging from the forest into the open space and light, there is a shifting of energy and appreciation. The session closes with a tea ceremony where guests can reflect and enjoy their new lighter sense of wellbeing.

As the evening draws in over the Lake District, guests can further relax in their luxurious suite and refresh before a scrumptious dinner at the Lake View restaurant. Offering local seasonal produce and Cumbrian specialities, Armathwaite Hall’s head chef draws inspiration from both traditional English and classical French cuisine, refined to reflect the expectations of guests.

The lucky winner’s luxurious one-night break with a guest includes dinner at the two Rosette awarded Lake View Restaurant, a freshly-cooked breakfast, a two-hour Forest Bathing Experience for two and spa access. 

What are you waiting for? For your chance to win, simply send your name and contact details on a postcard to Living North, Studio 2, St Nicholas Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RJ, enter online at livingnorth.com or email competitions@livingnorth.com. Please mark your entry Armathwaite Hall. All entries to be received by 4th December 2021. Not the lucky winner? You can see more of what Armathwaite Hall has to offer at armathwaite-hall.com.