Lifehouse Spa & Hotel  

Set in Essex countryside at Thorpe-le-Soken, this contemporary spa hotel sits on 130 acres with 12 acres of listed gardens. It’s a short drive to Clacton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea beaches, Walton Pier and Clacton Pier, and about 80 minutes from London by train.

The hotel has 89 air-conditioned rooms with modern decor, flat-screen TVs, safes and tea/coffee facilities. En suite bathrooms offer baths or showers and designer toiletries. Expect garden or courtyard views, comfy beds and a calm, wellness-led vibe—ideal for spa breaks and short escapes.

A full-service spa with 35 treatment rooms, a thermal area (including a salt-inhalation room), sauna, steam room and hot tub helps you unwind. Swim in an 18.5 m heated saltwater pool, work out in the gym and exercise studio, or grab fresh air across the grounds—bike hire, archery, horse riding and a children’s playground are on offer. Family-friendly and spa-focused, with concierge, gift shop and free Wi‑Fi throughout.

Three meeting rooms, a computer station and express check-out make small events easy. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and lobby newspapers keep you connected, with train-station pick-up and airport shuttle services available for a surcharge.

On-site dining leans Mediterranean—enjoy meals in a restaurant with garden views, a bar/lounge and alfresco options when weather allows. A continental/buffet breakfast is included and limited room service is available; there’s also a cafe for lighter bites and coffee.