Blue Spa & Leisure Ltd - Spa Design, Development, Consultancy

“the Moat”

jeremy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:24:53 +0000

Blue Spa’s new pioneering spa experience – “the Moat” ingeniously combines its gorgeous North Wales setting with indulgent spa treatments and facilities of the highest standards.

The Moat rests in the rustic woodland grounds of an ancient castle’s moat. In creating it we have taken a playful yet sophisticated approach to bringing together nature and luxury for all ages. The Moat at Ruthin Castle is designed to challenge the concept of what has become the generic spa experience. Blue Spa has been painstakingly researched and is influenced by a wide range of local welsh cultures and from around the globe. Here you’ll find a world of extremes from a baking hot outdoor sauna and luxurious hot tubs coupled with cool showers and hammocks swinging in the refreshing summer breeze. After your treatments, snuggle up with a blanket on one of our over-sized loungers in front of a comfortably cosy log fire. At The Moat, we make it possible to seamlessly indulge in a professional spa experience while also connecting with the great outdoors.

The spa opens in May 2012

Blue Spa HQ

jeremy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:07:34 +0000

We have taken on a new Blue Spa HQ! Make sure if you’re visiting us you check the address beforehand! Coffee & cakes often available!

Spa and fitness exhibitions

jeremy — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:23:16 +0000

If you’re really serious about pools, thermal rooms and fitness equipment then there are in our opinion only 2 exhibitions that are worth going too. Both in Germany, both are well worth a visit.

Fibo is the fitness show which is on 19-22 April in Essen – http://www.fibo.de/?sprache=englisch

Interbad is the spa show, which is on 9-12 October in Stuttgart – http://www.interbad.de/

Food – we all love great food

jeremy — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:39:07 +0000

Food! We all love it and it not helps re-fuel and provide energy but it’s also a relaxing experience whether it’s something you do with friends, a deux or own your own in front of the TV (who does that anymore!). So, one of the biggest relaxing experiences should be going to a spa so why are spas offering such poor food? This is even more apparent in some hotel spas that have the large kitchens and talented chefs! And when did anyone think It was acceptable to offer left over conference food as a spa day lunch!

Spas are really missing out on huge opportunities to make food a part of the experience by using healthy, fresh & local produce. It’s an easy win and gives the customer another reason to visit the spa. t – it’s not always about the latest thermal room or heated bed, sometimes it’s just doing the simplest things really well.

What a Spa guest really takes away with them.

jeremy — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:47:26 +0000

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, spa owners/directors need to examine what a guest really takes away with them! By this we don’t mean in the way of the complimentary amenities or even purchases, but in the sense of wellbeing. This might sound frivolous but do spas really provide a customer experience? Are the customers truly happy possibly even euphoric when they leave and are the emotional needs being met? After all this is what a true spa experience should instil – right?.

True spa should not be about a massage; that is, going for a massage, plain and simple. Going to a spa requires time and commitment and a true spa should offer facilities to enable the guest to feel ‘free’, free of time constraints, free of the pressures of life and free to indulge in ritualistic bathing practices with proven physical and spiritual benefits. This all comes down to 3 things; really understanding your potential market & who you want to attract to the spa, knowing the competition and identifying the spas personality.

Doing the research at the beginning of a project is the best money you could spend to ensure you get a full picture and will vastly assist in getting these basics right.

taking the spa outside

jeremy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:07:22 +0000

It’s a beautiful spring sunny day and the so called poor British Climate should not be an excuse for avoiding exterior spaces. Blue Spa specialises in utilising outdoor spaces and we always try to incorporate ‘fresh air’ as part of the spa journey. In cold climates, there is nothing more exhilarating than inhaling cool air after a sauna or sitting in a hot tub and watching your breath freeze, and in warm climates, the feeling of the sun’s rays on your skin is a wonderful way to equalise body temperature after a cold plunge or a time in a snow cavern. Back at home we can be as equally inventive especially when we are up against tough planning constraints by introducing sauna tents, cocoons and log fired hot tubs. So come on UK let’s get excited about other possibilities in spa, after all why should other countries have all the fun?

Bath Half

jeremy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:50:07 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS and a big well done to our office bods who ran the Bath Half last week. 5 stars to you all! Our great leader managed to do it in an impressive 1hr51 – he’ll be with the Nigerians next year! But an even bigger well done to some of the team that took their little ones to Family Fun Run – what super stars you are. You see, get them at it early and you are setting them up for life.

Castle Spa Project

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:44:50 +0000

Our castle project is showing real signs of a brave new spa – it’s a project the team here have been really excited about. The client has an open mind and the are team attentive and supportive. The Spa is moving outside more & utilises the natural elements of the rustic moat and grounds to introduce log fired sauna tents and hot tubs. This coupled with an accessible atmosphere, spa products using local ingredients, wine and good food! It is turning into an real spa EXPERIENCE.

inSPAration – Be Bold, Be Different

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:53:00 +0000

March already! The green shoots are appearing although we’ve been blooming for some time now. We’ve several exciting ‘live’ projects, but this year is about innovation, inSPAration and ground breaking spa design and operations. Our customers get it & are delighted to concede to a very ‘new’ way of doing spa.