A new spa set on the estate of a Grade-II listed Edwardian mansion is due to open this summer, creating 12 jobs.
Scalesceugh Hall, located in Carleton, has undergone substantial refurbishment during the past year and now offers a collection of 15 luxury apartments exclusively for over-55s.
The 3.5-acre estate is also home to 13 age-exclusive Scandinavian-inspired villas.
The company behind the creation of this unique retirement development, AB Living, now aim to create a spa and wellness centre at the site – The Spa by AB Living – which will offer a range of premium spa facilities.
At least 12 jobs will be created within the spa initially, including a reception and host team, therapists, fitness instructors, and a variety of bistro workers, with full and part-time opportunities available.
Anne Craig, who has recently been appointed director for The Spa by AB Living, said: “Our concept at The Spa is to capture the Nordic way of wellness and how it is integrated into your lifestyle seamlessly instead of you having to try to make time for it.
“We aim to bring the true meaning of wellness to Cumbria, as sustainable wellbeing leads to a good quality of life, and we think everyone deserves that especially after the past year.
“Being stuck in our houses during the COVID-19 pandemic has made many of us realise that we’ve spent years rushing through life, putting a great deal of pressure on ourselves; be it with our jobs or committing to various activities to fill our time and productivity.
“I think people have had time to reflect and re-evaluate what’s important in their lives, and ensuring we take the time to destress and look after both our physical and mental health has greatly come into focus.”
The facilities at The Spa will include a swimming pool with jet experience, as well as a sauna, steam room and rasul – an ancient Arabic bathing ritual that uses mineral-rich mud along with heat and steam to draw out impurities and leave skin hydrated and nourished.
