If you’re craving a countryside reset, the newly opened Barn Spa at Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate is calling. Set within 110 acres of landscaped gardens on the Essex–Hertfordshire border, this serene new retreat expands the hotel’s award-winning wellness offering with a nature-inspired sanctuary rooted in sustainability and calm.
A New Chapter of Wellness
Nestled within Down Hall’s beautiful grounds, The Barn Spa complements the celebrated Eden Spa, but brings a fresh, outdoorsy energy. Designed with natural materials and soft, earthy tones, the new spa features five tranquil treatment rooms, including a couples’ suite and relaxation terrace overlooking the gardens.
An exclusive partnership with British wellness brand Bramley anchors the experience. Treatments are delivered using Bramley’s sustainable, plant-based products, many infused with botanicals grown just steps away in Down Hall’s own kitchen garden.
Signature Treatments
Highlights include the Rejuvenate Ritual, a head-to-toe exfoliation and massage designed to awaken body and mind; the Bramley Selenite Crystal Body Massage, which blends ancient healing with warmed selenite crystals; and the Bespoke Bramley Facial, tailored to hydrate and soothe with essential oils.
For families, there are gentle ‘Mini Me’ treatments for younger guests (ages 5–16) and a Pre-Natal Massage for expectant mothers. Spa-day experiences like ‘Sip & Shine’ (treatment plus afternoon tea, £175pp) and ‘Mini & Me’ (parent-and-child pampering, £80) make it easy to turn a visit into a full-day indulgence.
Stay the Night
Guests can extend their spa escape with an overnight stay at Down Hall, where 98 individually designed bedrooms range from elegant doubles to family-friendly suites.
Dinner awaits at The Garden Room Restaurant, known for its seasonal British menu with Mediterranean influences, while The Lounge and Terrace offer relaxed spaces for afternoon tea or cocktails among the gardens.
Rooms start from £192 B&B, based on two sharing.
The Verdict
With its countryside charm, botanical roots and Bramley’s holistic touch, The Barn Spa at Down Hall offers the perfect antidote to London life — a restorative escape just an hour from the city.
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