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Finn Lough
The trail's lake sauna in the reeds, mirrored in still water

Spa · Elements Trail

A private audience with nature

Two hours, five rooms, one forest. Nobody else on the trail but you.

Balance found in contrast

Heat.

Then the lake.

Then the stillness.

Unlike a traditional spa, the Elements Trail is self-guided and private. You move through it at your own pace, hot to cold and back again.

Time
2 hours, private
Day visitors
£85 pp
Staying with us
£70 pp
The trail

Five rooms in the trees

Two people start every half hour, so the trail never feels busy. Twenty minutes in each room, left to right, then the rest of the afternoon is yours.

The trail
5 rooms
Each room
20 minutes
Every half hour
2 people
  • A guest climbing the steps to the float room in the trees

    Float room

    Epsom salts take your weight. Lie back and let go.

    Up to 20 minutes

  • A guest in a robe walking the jetty from the lake sauna

    Lake sauna

    A Finnish sauna at around 70°C, looking over the water. Then the lake.

  • A guest in the herbal sauna, forest through the window

    Herbal sauna

    Heather, rosemary and birch from round here. Breathe in.

  • Two guests in the hot tub on the deck

    Hot tub

    Hot water and a view across Sandy Bay.

    15 to 20 minutes

  • A guest reading by the window in the forest relaxation room

    Relaxation room

    Forest views, a Freebird tea, nuts and nibbles, and something to read.

    At least 20 minutes

Designed by Rebelo de Andrade

A trail drawn around the forest, not over it

The Portuguese studio Rebelo de Andrade placed five small rooms among the trees and on the shore, linked by one path. It still shapes every design choice we make.

Mama-to-be

Float therapy for two of you

A 44-minute salt float, the forest relaxation room and a herbal elixir. Daily at 10am, 5.30pm or 6pm.

  • Price £70 pp
The wood stove in the forest relaxation room, a wall of trees through the glass
Good to know

About the Elements Trail

How long does it take?

Two hours: twenty minutes in each of the five rooms, then the relaxation room for as long as you like.

Is it private?

Nearly. Two people start every half hour, so you will have each room to yourselves.

How do I find it?

Look for the red phone box beside the big oak tree. The path curves behind the tree to the spa gate. Press the buzzer and we will let you in.

What should I bring?

Just swimwear. Towels, robes, aqua shoes, a water bottle and toiletries are all here, and there are small lockers.

Do I have to go in the lake?

No. But you might surprise yourself.

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