Who owns Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?

The beautiful Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall in Devon, near Plymouth is owned by Diane Nettleton and her family, who have created a luxury experience that combines heritage and contemporary wellbeing.

How do you get to Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?

On the edge of Dartmoor near Plymouth, Boringdon Hall is best reached by car due to its rural location. There is plenty of space to park. From the A38 travel 34 miles and take the exit onto B3416, signposted Plympton, Newnham. Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is just three miles from this exit. The nearest station is Plymouth Train Station, just over three hours from London Paddington, from which you would need to get a taxi, and the nearest airport is Exeter, which is an hour’s drive away.

What is included in a Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall spa day?

What's included in a spa day at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall depends on the experience that you book. It is complete with a range of facilities including a swimming pool, hydro pool, an outdoor hot tub, two saunas, two steam rooms, two poolside heated beds and two luxury loungers as well as 12 treatment rooms and its own 'spatisserie'. They also offer treatments using ESPA, and Gaia’s own natural products.

What is near Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?

On the edge of Dartmoor, known for its dramatic beauty and expansive walking territory, Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is also within easy reach of the city of Plymouth, and, for those who drive, the wider natural beauty and pretty coastal villages of the South West. Top attractions for those who want to venture beyond the hotel, include exploring the national park, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, hot air ballooning, golf, and helicopter tours of Devon.

When was Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall built?

The hotel part of Boringdon Hall is set within a Grade I listed 16th-century country manor, although the location itself has a regal history dating back to 956 AD. In that time it has been the property of Henry VIII, and home to the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, who became Queen of England for only nine days in 1553. Today it retains many of its historic features and was converted to a hotel by last owners, but after fire destroyed much of it in 1989 it was carefully restored to become the hotel it is today. The spa, by contrast is an entirely contemporary addition, which first broke ground in 2015 and was initially built for £5 million.

What amenities does Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall have?

Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is very much a tale of two halves - the historic hotel and the ultra contemporary spa. Both elements work in harmony with one another and are also experiences in their own right. The five-star hotel has 40 rooms and suites - all decorated in sumptuous style that combines the best of heritage and contemporary design. There are two restaurants - an award-winning fine dining experience in the hotel, as well as the spa cafe. Gaia Spa sits within the hotel grounds - set over three floors, there’s a swimming pool, hydro pool, an outdoor hot tub, two saunas, two steam rooms, two poolside heated beds and two luxury loungers, as well as 12 treatment rooms. There are no disabled rooms at the hotel due to the the age of the building, however they can offer ground floor rooms when arranged in advance. Some public areas have uneven flooring due to the age of the property, which may make it unsuitable for wheelchair users. The spa however has contemporary design that's more accessible. There are lifts to all three floors, a slope instead of steps into the property, disabled toilets and changing facilities, rails to help access the pool, contrasting colour tile at the pool edge, emergency alarms by the pool and all staff have disability awareness training.

What are the food and drink options at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?

The hotel has two restaurants. In the hotel guests will find the award-winning, five-star fine dining restaurant - Àclèaf, where the chef uses local ingredients in an imaginative British menu. In the spa meanwhile, there is a dedicated 'spatisserie', where you can enjoy brunch, lunch, tea and afternoon tea without having to change out of your robe and slippers.

How many treatment rooms are there at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?

Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall has 12 treatment rooms including two dual treatment rooms, where therapists use ESPA, and Gaia’s own natural products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall

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9.4 Excellent 74 customer reviews

Safe Hands For Cancer Accredited

A beautiful spa that lends itself to being a destination in its own right, you can spend all day here luxuriating in the impressive facilities. From the swimming pool that overlooks the countryside to the swim-through hydrotherapy pool that takes you from indoors to out, you will feel like you’re in your own private escape. All treatments use Gaia’s own signature spa brand and are designed to suit each individual’s wellness needs. A treat for the body, soul and mind.

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Sauna
Steam Room
Hydrotherapy Pool
Relax Room
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Spa breaks for 1 night

4 packages found based on your criteria.

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Revive & Restore Spa Break

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment

This package can only be booked by calling 0800 043 6600

One night's bed and breakfast
Choice of one 45 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the spa facilities
Robe and flip flops provided

Spa treatment choices:

Gaia Hot Stone Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Gaia Salt and Oil Scrub
Gaia Indian Head Massage
Gaia Affinity Cancer Treatment
Naturally Gaia Facial
Champagne Enzyme Facial
Honey Enzyme Facial

Triple rooms available, please enquire through our call centre

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Midweek Rejuvenation Break

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment

This package can only be booked by calling 0800 043 6600

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 45 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities
Robe and flip flops provided

Meal: Tasting Menu Experience in Acleaf

Spa treatment choices:

Gaia Hot Stone Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Gaia Salt and Oil Scrub
Gaia Indian Head Massage
Gaia Affinity Cancer Treatment
Naturally Gaia Facial
Champagne Enzyme Facial
Honey Enzyme Facial

Triple rooms available, please enquire through our call centre

Sunday Spa Break

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment

This package can only be booked by calling 0800 043 6600

One night dinner, bed and breakfast in an upgraded Courtyard Room
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: 3 course dinner per person in the Mayflower Brasserie

Spa treatment choices:

Restorative spa treatment Body Scrub
Poultice Ritual Massage
Deep Relaxation Massage
Mother Gaia
Gaia Jade Facial

Triple rooms available, please enquire through our call centre

Fancy a spa treatment upgrade? Upgrade to a Gaia Bespoke Massage for an additional £20 supplement per person or a Gaia Full Body Massage with Hot Stones for an additional £30 Supplement per person. These spa treatments can be selected on your booking on check-out stage or can be added on through our call centre.

Calming Spa Break

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment

This package can only be booked by calling 0800 043 6600

One night's bed and breakfast in an upgraded Courtyard Room
Tasting Menu Experience in Acleaf
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities
Robe and flip flops provided

Spa treatment choices:

Restorative spa treatment Body Scrub
Poultice Ritual Massage
Gaia Bespoke Massage
Mother Gaia
Gaia Jade Facial
Gaia Hot Stone Massage
Gaia Raindrop Therapy
Gaia Awakening Journey
Gaia Balancing Journey
Gaia Calming Journey

Triple rooms available, please enquire through our call centre

Balancing Spa Break

2 nights 4 meals 1 treatment

This package can only be booked by calling 0800 043 6600

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Gaia gift set in your room for arrival to take home at the end of your stay
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal:

Breakfast - In-room continental hamper breakfast or full breakfast in Mayflower or Spatisserie
Dinner - Tasting Menu experience on one evening in Acleaf and Three Course dinner the other evening in The Mayflower Brasserie

Spa treatment choices:

Restorative spa treatment Body Scrub
Poultice Ritual Massage
Gaia Bespoke Massage
Mother Gaia
Gaia Jade Facial
Gaia Hot Stone Massage
Gaia Raindrop Therapy
Gaia Awakening Journey
Gaia Balancing Journey
Gaia Calming Journey

Triple rooms available, please enquire through our call centre

Elysium Awakening Spa Break

3 nights 5 meals 1 treatment

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90 minute spa treatment

This package can only be booked by calling 0800 043 6600

An extra special experience that really allows you to spend time making the most of the spa, the hotel and their beautiful surroundings, the Elysium Awakening Spa Break is a three night retreat surrounded by the Devon moors. Arrive to a selection of Awakening Gaia skincare products to help you relax and unwind. Then enjoy three nights’ bed and breakfast, where you will be provided with a robe, towel and slippers to use in the spa, so you can enjoy full use of the spa facilities. Experience one 90 minute spa treatment during your stay, choosing from Gaia hot stones with scalp, Gaia serenity, Gaia bespoke,Mother Gaia, Gaiyoga lifting facial, Gaia Harmonious ritual or Gaia Mud Cocoon . In the evenings, savour a Tasting Menu experience in Acleaf or Three Course Dinner in The Mayflower Brasserie.

Triple rooms available, please enquire through the Spabreaks.com call centre

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Spa days

3 packages found based on your criteria.

Gaia

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 60 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea with a glass of champagne or fresh juice served in the Spatisserie
Use of the spa facilities from 10am - 6pm (subject to availability)
Robe and flip flops provided

Spa treatment choices:

Jade Facial
Gaia Restorative
Full Body with Hot Stones
Poultice Massage
Mother Gaia
Bespoke Massage
Awakening Journey
Balancing Journey
Calming Journey
Gaia Raindrop Therapy

Zeus & Hera

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 90 minute spa treatment in a couple's room per person
Private relaxation space with Champagne and chocolate truffles
Afternoon Tea with a glass of Champagne or fresh juice served in the Spatisserie
Use of the spa facilities from 10am - 6pm (subject to availability)
Robe and flip flops provided

Spa treatment choices:

Gaia Hot Stones Massage
Mother Gaia
Gaiayoga Lifting
Mud Cocoon
Gaia Awakening Journey
Gaia Balancing Journey
Gaia Calming Journey

Hemera

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 120 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea with a glass of champagne or fresh juice served in the Spatisserie
Use of the spa facilities from 10am - 6pm (subject to availability)
Robe and flip flops provided

Spa treatment choices:

Gaia Raindrop Therapy
Gaia Crystal Therapy
Gaia Total Holistic Ritual
Mother Gaia Ritual

Can’t find what you are looking for?

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Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
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Enhance your experience

Here are some upgrades you can add when selecting a package above. More can be found during checkout.

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Bottle of Prosecco
Afternoon Tea
Room Upgrade from Double to Twin Room
Bring your dog
Cocktail Making Workshop
Early Check In

This spa has earned Safe Hands for Cancer accreditation for completing adequate training, which has been approved by SATCC.

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Why people visit here

Best Known For

The historic hotel in a building that was once home to Lady Jane Grey. Now updated, it’s still superbly romantic with its historic features and Dartmoor location, but it’s fast becoming known for its exceptional and contemporary spa as well.
Most Loved By

Couples who stay in the hotel and enjoy days of dining and pampering, but also groups of friends on a spa day to the contemporary and self contained spa complete with its own 'spatisserie'.
Safe Hands for Cancer

Accredited by the SATCC and part of the Spabreaks.com Safe Hands for Cancer Collection, this spa welcomes people living with or beyond cancer and offers a number of specialist trained therapists.
Exceptional Spa Feature

It’s a self contained space where you could happily spend all day, which means its the perfect addition to an overnight break, but very much an experience in its own right for those on a spa day as well. The addition of the spa was a tipping point that earned it its five star status, and it’s little wonder why. Purposely designed, it’s the perfect combination of holistic and modern wellbeing where they have really thought about the details.

Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall frequently asked questions

Who owns Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?: The beautiful Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall in Devon, near Plymouth is owned by Diane Nettleton and her family, who have created a luxury experience that combines heritage and contemporary wellbeing.
How do you get to Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?: On the edge of Dartmoor near Plymouth, Boringdon Hall is best reached by car due to its rural location. There is plenty of space to park. From the A38 travel 34 miles and take the exit onto B3416, signposted Plympton, Newnham. Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is just three miles from this exit. The nearest station is Plymouth Train Station, just over three hours from London Paddington, from which you would need to get a taxi, and the nearest airport is Exeter, which is an hour’s drive away.
What is included in a Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall spa day?: What's included in a spa day at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall depends on the experience that you book. It is complete with a range of facilities including a swimming pool, hydro pool, an outdoor hot tub, two saunas, two steam rooms, two poolside heated beds and two luxury loungers as well as 12 treatment rooms and its own 'spatisserie'. They also offer treatments using ESPA, and Gaia’s own natural products.
What is near Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?: On the edge of Dartmoor, known for its dramatic beauty and expansive walking territory, Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is also within easy reach of the city of Plymouth, and, for those who drive, the wider natural beauty and pretty coastal villages of the South West. Top attractions for those who want to venture beyond the hotel, include exploring the national park, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, hot air ballooning, golf, and helicopter tours of Devon.
When was Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall built?: The hotel part of Boringdon Hall is set within a Grade I listed 16th-century country manor, although the location itself has a regal history dating back to 956 AD. In that time it has been the property of Henry VIII, and home to the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, who became Queen of England for only nine days in 1553.

Today it retains many of its historic features and was converted to a hotel by last owners, but after fire destroyed much of it in 1989 it was carefully restored to become the hotel it is today. The spa, by contrast is an entirely contemporary addition, which first broke ground in 2015 and was initially built for £5 million.
What amenities does Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall have?: Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is very much a tale of two halves - the historic hotel and the ultra contemporary spa. Both elements work in harmony with one another and are also experiences in their own right.

The five-star hotel has 40 rooms and suites - all decorated in sumptuous style that combines the best of heritage and contemporary design. There are two restaurants - an award-winning fine dining experience in the hotel, as well as the spa cafe.

Gaia Spa sits within the hotel grounds - set over three floors, there’s a swimming pool, hydro pool, an outdoor hot tub, two saunas, two steam rooms, two poolside heated beds and two luxury loungers, as well as 12 treatment rooms.

There are no disabled rooms at the hotel due to the the age of the building, however they can offer ground floor rooms when arranged in advance. Some public areas have uneven flooring due to the age of the property, which may make it unsuitable for wheelchair users. The spa however has contemporary design that's more accessible. There are lifts to all three floors, a slope instead of steps into the property, disabled toilets and changing facilities, rails to help access the pool, contrasting colour tile at the pool edge, emergency alarms by the pool and all staff have disability awareness training.
What are the food and drink options at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?: The hotel has two restaurants. In the hotel guests will find the award-winning, five-star fine dining restaurant - Àclèaf, where the chef uses local ingredients in an imaginative British menu. In the spa meanwhile, there is a dedicated 'spatisserie', where you can enjoy brunch, lunch, tea and afternoon tea without having to change out of your robe and slippers.
How many treatment rooms are there at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall?: Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall has 12 treatment rooms including two dual treatment rooms, where therapists use ESPA, and Gaia’s own natural products in a range of face and body treatments.
What time is check in/check out?: Check-in at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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