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Alfrespa designs and installs bespoke spa gardens and outdoor wellness spaces for private homes across the UK. Each project brings together spa design, garden design, wellness features, natural materials and technical coordination to create a complete retreat for rest, recovery and everyday wellbeing.
A spa garden is a private outdoor wellness space designed around rest, recovery and everyday wellbeing. It may bring together features such as sauna, cold plunge, hydrotherapy, outdoor showers, planting, rest areas and natural materials as part of one considered garden retreat.
The process starts with an in-depth consultation, followed by a detailed garden survey. A Personalised Proposal is crafted, and Alfrespa manages the project from concept to completion. Refer to The Alfrespa Process for more detailed information.
Yes. Alfrespa designs and installs bespoke spa gardens for private homes across the UK, coordinating the design, wellness features, landscape integration, materials and technical elements needed to bring the space together.
Alfrespa brings both disciplines together. Each project combines spa design, garden design, wellness features and technical coordination to create a complete outdoor wellness space for the home.
Yes. Sauna, cold plunge, hydrotherapy, outdoor showers and rest spaces can all be included within a bespoke spa garden design, depending on your space, priorities and wellbeing goals.
Yes. Alfrespa specialises in creating a bespoke spa garden design that is tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle, ensuring a unique and fulfilling experience
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the design and installation, but typically involves multiple stages from consultation to final delivery. Excluding a pool/hydropool fit out, a typical spa garden can be completed within 12-16 weeks from Detail Design sign off. Refer to The Alfrespa Process for more detailed information.
This depends on the various specification and features within your design. A simple entry level spa garden with 3 pods, without a pool and hydropool, starts from approx. £225k, whilst our signature Zen Garden Retreat costs approx. £1.2m. View the Zen Garden Retreat Plan.
We are happy to work with the home owner or developer to facilitate the installation.
In the majority of cases, provided the garden is large enough, all the structures fall under permitted development. Should it require planning permission we will take care of the application process before the Detail Design Stage, with an estimated decision 9-12 weeks from submission.
Yes. Maintenance service packages are available with our trusted partners to ensure your spa garden remains in pristine condition.
Alfrespa uses sustainably sourced, premium materials, emphasising quality and
environmental responsibility.
Alfrespa designs and installs bespoke spa gardens that may include wellness features such as cold and ice therapy, hydrotherapy, Himalayan salt saunas, infrared saunas, Kneipp therapy, vibroacoustic therapy and rest spaces. Each element is considered as part of one complete outdoor wellness space.
Alfrespa’s treatment experiences help with athletic recovery, stress reduction, improving mental focus and overall wellness through a deep connection with nature.
Vibroacoustic therapy combines soothing vibrations with sound to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality.
Yes. Your Alfrespa retreat can include an outdoor kitchen, bar, and bioclimatic pergolas, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. See the benefits here.
Technology can be integrated into the spa garden design where it supports comfort, atmosphere and ease of use, including lighting, heating, climate control, sound, AV and simple app-based controls.
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