Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa

Arrive frazzled, leave re-energised thanks to all the fitness-fostering activities on offer at Thornton Hall. Its Health Club has a superb reputation as being one of the finest in the North West.

With bikes, treadmills and cross-trainers, along with weights machines, working out feels less of a chore on the state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. But if you prefer your fitness with friends, there’s a whole alphabet of classes to try, from Absolute Abs to Yin Yoga. Just remember to book in advance.

Not a gym lover? We hear you. Workout in the sunshine with a power-walk to the nearby village of Thornton Hough. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, there’s plenty to see here. A model village designated an Area of Special Landscape Value, it boasts 22 listed buildings. 

If golf’s more your bag, a six-minute drive takes you to Heswall Golf Club, a spectacular 18-hole course with panoramic views across the Dee Estuary. Play a round or perfect your game at the club’s extensive facilities including a driving range, two chipping and putting greens and a practice bunker area.

Relax, unwind, then it’s time to wine and dine, and at Thornton Hall you’re in for a sophisticated treat. Soak up the period features of your sumptuous Victorian surroundings, before heading to the bar or one of the hotel’s restaurants. But which one will you choose to round off your perfectly pampered day?

The Brasserie

Feeling a bit attached to your robe and slippers? You’re in luck. You don’t have to get changed when you’re enjoying brunch, lunch or an afternoon snack at the spa’s own elegant Brasserie. There’s a great atmosphere along with a huge menu of drinks - and not all of them are healthy! Robes can be worn in the Brasserie up until 6pm, but you’ll have to get dressed for dinner. 

Lawns Grill

Fancy getting fancy? Thornton Hall’s award-winning restaurant fits the bill. This foodie hang-out is the destination for smart lunches and long, lingering dinners under the twinkling lights of the chandeliers. Period features make a great talking point while you’re getting your starters - there’s a stately fireplace, classical frieze and an exquisite embossed leather ceiling to admire. But what to eat? Something from the Mibrasa grill will go down a treat, but leave room for dessert!

The Lounge

The Lounge nestles in the heart of the hotel and is the most relaxed dining option on offer. Pull up a seat at the bar for your post-pampering g and t, or sink into a comfy seat at an intimate table. Sharing platters from charcuterie to baked camembert and cheese food help keep the mood sociable, or there’s comfort food such as burgers, fish and chips or lobster mac and cheese to enjoy. 

The Terrace

Why not enjoy the same, informal Lounge menu al fresco? Tables on the manicured lawns are perfect for hazy summer days, or snuggle up in the cosy covered Terrace with its log burner and soft, fluffy blankets. There’s a cocktail bar, a screen for major events and live music played at weekends.

It does, and it’s a beauty. Styled upon a Roman bath, there are 20 tranquil metres perfect for unhindered swimming or a leisurely dip. After your swim you can pull up a lounger, or soak your tired muscles in the bubbly water of the indoor spa pool. 

You’ll need to bring your swimwear for the fabulous spa facilities, and your gym kit if you fancy a workout in the well-equipped gym. Don’t forget your book or a magazine for all that lounging around you’ll be doing. And, if you’re planning on lunch or dinner in the Lawns Grill you’ll need something smart/casual - no shorts or trainers allowed.

Fancy smearing your nearest and dearest in mud in your own private chamber? The self-applied Mud Rasul treatment at Thornton Hall isn’t just a giggle - it’s great for your skin! 

But because this warm, dark chamber pumps in steamy infusions to relax, soothe and let the minerals penetrate your pores, it’s not right for everyone. It’s best avoided if you’re pregnant or undergoing cancer treatment.

To keep everyone safe, you’ll need to disclose any medical conditions or concerns when you book, to ensure your treatment can go ahead on the day. Unfortunately, Thornton Hall can’t perform treatments on anyone who has had an operation within the last six months.

The perfect end to a pampering spa break? Being able to drift off to sleep in a fabulous hotel room. Luckily, Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa lets you do just that in one of 62 fabulous rooms and suites, each equipped with modern amenities and luxurious touches.

Options include character rooms, each with their own unique decor and bespoke furnishings. But for some extra luxury, try an executive garden view room with a balcony or terrace overlooking the grounds and a TV in the bathroom.

You can check in to Thornton Hall from 3pm, while check-out time is 11am for all residential guests.

Yes you can. Parking is free at Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa Hotel and you don’t need to make a reservation.

There’s designated parking for guests with disabilities within 50m of the hotel’s entrance. You’ll find level access (or access by ramp) to reception and the swimming pool. There are also bedrooms with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair.

Children are welcome at the hotel, but they have to be aged six and over to use the swimming pool. Children aged six to 13 can splash around between 10am and 12pm and 2pm to 4.45pm when accompanied by an adult, at a ratio of two kids per grown-up.

Children aged between 13 and 16 can use the pool at any time when accompanied by an adult. 

No children under the age of six will be admitted to the spa, other than the Brasserie, and those under the age 16 can’t have any spa treatments.

You’ll need to leave Fido at home. Unfortunately Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa Hotel & Resort does not allow dogs.

There’s no golf course at Thornton Hall but that doesn’t mean you should leave your clubs at home. Round off your pampering treat by teeing off at the spectacular Heswall Golf Club. 

Just a six-minute drive away from Thornton Hall’s doorstep, its 18 holes come complete with panoramic views across the Dee Estuary. With challenges for both beginner’s and experienced golfers alike, there’s also a driving range, two chipping and putting greens and a practice bunker area.