22 July 2004
Become a member of Middlethorpe Hall's Spa and bask in the benefits of the New Molton Brown Spa Therapies
Middlethorpe Hall, Restaurant and Spa is situated in a park just inside historic York. This glorious William and Mary house, was formerly the home of the famous diarist Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, and is a joy just to enter!
However, one of the Hall's best kept secrets is the spa, probably one of the most relaxing in Yorkshire, where experienced therapists offer a wide range of treatments using Clarins, E'SPA, Jessica and St. Tropez products, so ensuring that you are pampered to the nth degree. There is also gym and mosaic-lined pool as well as a steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi.
Very excitingly, Molton Brown Spa treatments are now available at Middlethorpe Spa. Middlethorpe is one of only 2 exclusive UK Spa's outside London to provide; the Equabalance facial which leaves the senses and circulation energised and equalised, and the Lifeforce facial which leaves the skin feeling moisturised and dewy.
There are also the amazing corporeal cocoon body wraps, which deliver deep rejuvenation to the body and the senses with a blend of active topical ingredients and potent essential oils. The wraps include Eucalyptus, Grapeseed, Gingerlily and Yuan Zhi.
Finally the refreshing body polishes, there is a choice of two different scrubs; one is the Red Vine Leaf with a ground olive Stone base and is finished off with a massage of Eucalyptus or Grapeseed oil massage. The second scrub is Maracuja (passion flower) this is a sugar based scrub and ends with a Gingerlily or Yuan Zhi oil massage.
The style and approach of the Spa centres on fitness, health and beauty in a calm, relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. Children are admitted on a limited basis during clearly defined hours.
Middlethorpe Spa is able to offer a variety of Spa memberships to both men and women. These vary from day or half day beauty packages to full membership.
There are four full membership categories:
Membership Categories |
Single |
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Full Single membership |
Any single adult over the age of 18 residing within 30 miles radius of Middlethorpe Spa |
£865.00 |
£92.00 |
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Full joint membership |
Full membership for husband and wife |
£1525.00 |
£162.00 |
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Joint weekday membership |
Weekday membership for husband and wife |
£1190.00 |
£128.00 |
There is also the option with the Beauty Day Packages of visiting just for the day. Packages start from £50 for a half day, Monday to Sunday
As a club member you will receive a generous discount on all therapies and treatments and 40% discount on all solarium sessions, be advised about regular beauty events and evenings as well as all special events at Middlethorpe Hall two weeks before non-members. You would also have the opportunity of inviting two guests a year into the spa free of charge, as well as receiving 15% discounts in the Clubroom and Spa Bar, on dinner taken in the main restaurant on Sunday and Monday evenings, and through the week during January and February. Be entitles to bring a maximum of two children into the pool area free during permitted hours, sign for all purchases and receive a monthly account and enjoy the walks and gardens on the private estate.
Middlethorpe Spa can be contacted on 01904 641241
Note to Editor
Equilibrium facial for men |
£40 |
1 hour |
Equabalance facial |
£40 |
1 hour |
Primalsource facials |
£40 |
1 hour |
Lifeforce facial |
£45 |
1 hour |
All Body wraps |
£55 |
1 1/2 hours |
Body polishes |
£40 |
1 hour |
Middlethorpe Hall, Restaurant and Spa recently won Yorkshire Life Magazine's Hotel of the Year 2003/2004.
Middlethorpe Hall, Restaurant and Spa is privately owned by Historic House Hotels and are part of Relais & Chateaux.
Middlethorpe Hall, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 2GB, tel 01904 641 241 or see www.middlethorpe.com
For more information or pictures, please contact Mary Bird, 0208 690 9677 or mary@marybird.net
If you would like to review the spa, please contact Mary Bird who will be able to arrange a visit mary@marybird.net
