A luxury spa in Essex has been named among the prettiest hotels in England by online travel magazine Love Exploring.
The magazine selected one standout property from every English county in this list.
Lifehouse Spa and Hotel, in Thorpe-Le-Soken, was chosen as Essex’s best on the list, and was praised for its peaceful setting, elegant design and strong focus on wellbeing.
The recognition places the hotel alongside some of the most visually striking and distinctive places to stay across the country.
Set within 12 acres of landscaped listed heritage gardens, Lifehouse offers guests a tranquil retreat.
The hotel’s natural surroundings were highlighted by Love Exploring as a key factor in its selection, with the gardens providing a calm and restorative atmosphere.
Just a 90-minute drive from London, Lifehouse is marketed as an ideal escape from city life.
Guests can spend their days relaxing in the hotel’s hydrotherapy pool, taking part in fitness classes such as spin or Pilates, or enjoy more holistic experiences, including crystal sound bath meditation sessions.
The emphasis is on relaxation, balance and overall wellbeing.
Despite its rural feel, the hotel is easily accessible for visitors travelling from the capital and beyond. Direct trains run from London Liverpool Street to Thorpe-le-Soken in under 90 minutes, and Lifehouse offers a pick-up service for guests.
As a premium destination, prices reflect the hotel’s luxury status, with a double room costing close to £200 per night.
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