Spa Retreat and Tribute Night

All spa bookings require full payment at time of booking. The lead booker is responsible for the entire reservation, all payment and correspondence to be made by lead booker only.

Old Thorns Spa has a strict over 16’s policy. When booking a spa package, please note all spa guests must be aged 16 or over. No individuals under the age of 16 will be permitted to attend.

If you are staying on a Sunday Night or on a Bank Holiday your inclusive treatments will be taken on the following day. Bank Holidays are charged at the weekend rate.

Please be aware when staying on a Sunday night, the dinner included will be a carvery option.

Use of Facilities

Enjoy complimentary use of Elevation Health Club during your stay with us. This includes full access to our impressive gym, 20m pool and wellness facilities. Please note that our gym and wellness facilities cannot be used by under 16s. Children’s swim times are 10.00am - 12.00pm & 3.00pm - 5.00pm every day. Weekends and Bank Holidays  10.00am - 12.00pm & 3.00pm - 5.00pm.

Pre-booking is not required for pool and wellness suite use. Hotel guests have access to the pool and wellness suite from check-in on the day of arrival until check-out on the day of departure. Guests booked onto one of our Spa Break packages (with treatments included) can access the facilities from 10.00am on the day of arrival until 2pm on the day of departure.

The use of these facilities is on a first come, first served basis. Our team have put measures in place for the use of facilities to be as fair as possible. However, there is no guarantee of availability, and no financial reimbursement will be available for these facilities being unavailable or fully booked.

Some facilities may not be available during your visit, management reserve the right to close facilities without reimbursement.

Robe Hire Charges

For spa packages guests only. You will be provided with robes upon arrival to the treatment spa, we will require a deposit of £10.00 per robe for all spa package guests. This is refundable upon the return of the robe to the treatment spa reception. Please bring your own suitable footwear for around the spa, however, slippers are available to purchase at £2.00 per pair. You will only receive one robe throughout your stay with us, an additional charge for any new robes required would be £10.00 per robe, subject to availability.

Please be aware we will not be able to hire out any robes without the deposit.

Please bring your swimwear for use in the wet spa facilities. Disposable briefs will be provided for body treatments if required.

Arrival

We would ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled treatment start time. This is to enable you to complete a pre-treatment medical questionnaire, relax, unwind, and familiarise yourself with the surroundings so the treatment can commence at the allotted time.

If you are on a spa package please come directly to the treatment spa, where we can check you in for your treatments and you can collect your robes, we can show you around and get you relaxing.

Treatment Times

Please note that the allotted treatment time includes time for consultation, changing and aftercare advice. Treatment time cannot be extended due to late arrival or toilet breaks during your scheduled treatment. If you arrive more than 5 minutes late for your treatment your treatment will be forfeited without reimbursement.

Aftercare

Please be aware of the possible side effects following treatments/spa experiences which may include drowsiness, excessive thirst, muscle aches and possible minor reactions to essential oils.

Medical Questions

It is important that you advise us in advance of any health conditions, allergies or injuries which could affect your treatment when making your reservation. We will ask you to complete a medical consultation form if you are receiving any treatment. 

Guests who do not disclose upon booking, information relating to infectious conditions, known allergies or who are under medical supervision, may be refused treatment without reimbursement.

Valuables

Lockers are provided for your use; however, we recommend that you do not bring valuables into the Spa.  We do not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal items.

Spa Etiquette

The Spa is designed to be calm, quiet, and relaxing and for this reason we ask that you respect other spa users by speaking quietly whilst in our relaxation areas. Any rowdy or loud behaviour in any area of the Spa may result in you being asked to vacate the premises. The treatment Spa is an adult only environment and open only to persons aged 16 and over.

The management reserves the right to close any area of the Spa without prior notice for essential maintenance or on advice by the government to do so, without reimbursement.

Tribute Night T&C's

All tribute nights and hotel events are over 18’s only.

Old Thorns will take seating requests, but not all seating requests can be guaranteed.

All dietary requirements should be made at least 7 days prior to the event by contacting the events team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Within 7 days of the event, dietary requests cannot be guaranteed.

All table decorations must be tasteful. Old Thorns reserves the right to remove anything should it cause offense to other guests or members of staff.

All prices include VAT at current rate.

The booking will not proceed unless all payments are made as contracted.

Old Thorns shall not be liable for any delay or failure in providing its services as a result of any cause beyond its control such as fire, flood, force majeure, industrial action, adverse weather conditions or similar. Refunds will not be given but an alternative date will be scheduled.

The terms of this contract shall be subject to English Law.

If any food and/or alcoholic beverages consumed on our premises are not purchased through our restaurants and bars, the hotel reserves the right to and or charge the client, confiscate any alcohol and also ask the offending parties to leave the premises.

Old Thorns has a zero tolerance policy towards use/sale of illegal substances and any such activity will be reported to the police immediately.

Old Thorns does not accept personal cheques.