Spa FAQ

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  We've tried to answer the most frequently asked spa questions below.  If there's anything else you'd like to know, just give us a call or drop an email to kpark.spa@shirehotels.com.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

   

• What kind of skills will the team have?

  All the team has been selected for their personality and genuine desire to want to help all our visitors to the Spa.
  
  Already well qualified,  their knowledge is constantly updated to meet the requirements of the 'exercise register for professionals'.
  
  Recent courses have been:

  • Three day nutrition and weight management course
  • On-going NVQ training through Lifetime Health & Fitness / VT Training 
  • Quarterly updates for Spinning, Body Pump, Body Combat
  • Two day Pool attendant course.
  • Health and safety
  • Fire
  • Pool plant
  • Spa operational training

   

• What classes will run in the activity studio?
  •  Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Body Vive 
  • Spa Splash
  • Body Pump
  • Body Combat
  • Spinning

  There are over 20 classes each week.
  
  

• What kind of equipment will be in the exercise area?

  The Cardio Vascular equipment is Life Fitness - the foremost supplier of equipment in the world and includes:

  • 4 Treadmills
  • 4 cross trainers
  • 5 upright bikes
  • 1 stepper
  • 1 summit machine
  • 2 concept II rowers
  • 9 Cybex resistance stations.
  • 2 x benches with dumbbell rack and barbell free weights
  • 3 x Swiss/fit balls Stretching machine/floor area

   

• Can children use the facilities?

  Yes - but we do need to apply some 'rules and regulations' to keep everybody safe and sound.

  Children under 14 must be supervised at all times by an adult who is responsible for them (only children over 14 may use the gym facilities).

  Children up to 14 years old may use the spa during the following hours:
  
  Monday -Thursday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Friday 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  Saturday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  Sunday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  
  

• What facilities are in the changing areas?

  • Large individual marble showers with complimentary toiletries
  • Costume dyers
  • Large wooden lockers with hanger and shoe space, operated via your membership card - no need for money
  • Private change area in the ladies
  • Powerful hairdryers
  • Chilled filtered water fountain

   

• How big is the pool?
  Designed for exercise swimming the 13m x 11m pool is bigger than most hotel pools, and at a constant depth around the edge of the pool of 1.3 m you can always stay your depth.
  
  
• What relaxation areas are there?

  Sauna
  With colour therapy lighting - the colour will be selected depending on the time of day, red invigorating colour for the morning with more relaxing blues for the evening.

  Steam Room
  The granite tiled steam room also features mood colours from fibre optic lighting to complement the relaxing cleansing effects of the steam.

  Whirlpool
  After a good workout treat yourself - powerful jets of 100-f water massaging those toned muscles.

  Time on Your Hands!
  Use the luxury wooden loungers on the spacious poolside, if the weather is suitable you can even move outside to the fantastic gardens.
  
  

• Do I need to change in my room?
  It's your call. The Spa has plenty of lockers for you to use, or you can change in your room and wander down in the bathrobe you'll find in your guest room. But please do wear appropriate footwear for your visit.
  
  
• Do I need to take my towel?
  No, the Spa has complimentary towels for you to use during your visit.