Does the thought of going to your overcrowded gym or having to book that Pilates class a week in advance put you off going altogether? Yes, us too! Emily Cole finds out why we are sure you will join us in welcoming with open arms Claire Simmonds’ answer to avoiding the fights for the treadmill!

Suddenly feeling like you could go for a full-body massage? A luxury manicure? Some simple peace and quiet? Go hang up you’re working cap, wrap yourself in a complimentary robe and get relaxing! Everyone’s got something to celebrate. The Lifehouse Spa, fresh in its infancy and resolute in aspiring to make an impression early on, shows promise to deliver the best of contemporary, tailor-made services without losing the essence of good old-fashioned luxury. On top of that, the spa is placed in many an acre of beautiful and historic grounds, a rather charming comparison to the £30 million investment of…