Plans for a refurbished luxury lakeside spa at Wynyard Hall, complete with hot tubs, fire fits and an ice plunge pool, have been given the green light.
And now we can show readers how the new leisure development will look, through images issued by the design team. Proposals for a makeover for the Wynyard Hall Spa, designed by GT3 Architects, have now been given the go ahead by stockton-council>Stockton Council, paving the way for an extensive transformation of the building overlooking the lake.
The approved plans will bring in more wet spa facilities and treatment rooms, through the extension of the existing ground floor building, along with the introduction of a new-look outdoor space. New features set to entice guests include an infinity pool and ice plunge pool, two barrel saunas, fire pit seating areas alongside two hot tubs, and external terraces.
READ MORE: Ninja Warrior Teesside - prices, opening times and everything else you need to know
READ MORE: Inside Middlesbrough’s ‘most valuable property’
A cafe area will be created on the lower floor by the lake, which will also have changing rooms and indoor spa facilities, including a herbal sauna, steam room, a frigidarium, showers, a salt therapy room, and plunge pools. A new-build upper-level will house six single and one double treatment rooms, a manicure room, and relaxation rooms.
Mark Antonopoulos, director at Cameron Hall Developments, said: “We are delighted to have been granted planning permission for our spa facility at Wynyard Hall. This new and improved addition to our leisure arm of the business will increase revenue, provide new jobs and really do justice to an already beautiful and popular part of the estate. The new spa blends in subtly with the existing grade 2 listed Hall and historic park land, and I have to give GT3, the wider design and planning teams huge credit for taking our concepts and ideas and turning them into such fantastic design.”
Anna Cumberland, senior architect at GT3 Architects, said: “It’s fantastic to see the design proposals for Wynyard Hall Spa now approved and we very much look forward to getting work underway and bringing the new facility to fruition. Everything we do is rooted in people architecture, making sure that every design is truly focused on the people who will interact with the space, whether that be as a visitor or staff.
"In the case of Wynyard Hall Spa, this includes improving accessibility to allow more people to visit. Readdressing the entrance and circulation around the spa facilities, as well as re-aligning the building levels, introducing a lift, and adding accessible parking with an access route will all improve the spa in its current form.”
The designs have taken inspiration from Nordic spa experiences, with the building designed to take spa users on a journey through their visit using the contrast of hot and cold, dark and light.
Ms Cumberland said: “The designs combine the luxury aesthetic expected by visitors with a sensitivity to the overall setting, particularly with the listed nature of Wynyard Hall and its gardens, which date back to the early 19th century. A clean and simple exterior using a buffbrick base to the lower level creates this cohesion with the setting, while a timber finish with feature glazing to the upper level adds a contemporary element which frames views across the grounds and creates an all-important connection to nature.”
The design team for the approved plans includes Southern Green Landscape Architects, Portland Consulting Engineers, TGA Consulting Engineers, SAJ Transport Consultants, and ELG Planning.
Join Teesside Live's WhatsApp community for top stories and breaking news sent directly to your phone
Teesside Live is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community.
Through the app, we'll send you the latest breaking news, top stories, exclusives and much more straight to your phone.
To join our community group, you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select 'Join Community'.
No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Teesside Live team.
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.
To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'Exit group'.
If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Go here for more what's on updates, news and reviews from around Teesside
Story Saved
You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.