The Woodland Spa
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- Day Spa
- Pool
- Thermal facilities
- 11 treatment rooms
- Accessible spa
- Teen-friendly spa
Set within 100 acres of Lancashire countryside with its rolling landscape, The Woodland Spa has a sense of intimacy and peace. The Thermal Experience Journey includes a range of heat rooms, plus a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor infinity pool, and a tranquil "serenity pool" in a low-lit relaxation room. Allow two hours to enjoy the facilities before heading off for treatments. The treatment menu includes face and body therapies from Carita and Decléor, manicures and pedicures from OPI, as well as Fake Bake tanning and extensions from Lash Perfect.
Features
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Serenity pool
- Outdoor infinity pool
- Sauna
- Saunarium
- Steam room
- Salt steam room
- Roman foot baths
- Ice fountain
- Experience showers
- Rasul
- Relaxation room
- Gyms
- Spa restaurant
Products
- Decleor
- Carita
- Neom
- OPI
Our Spa Spy review
First Impressions
The Woodland Spa is part of the Crow Wood Leisure Centre just outside Burnley. The spa, opened in 2013, is a destination in its own right. The well-maintained spa is extensive with seven pools, five thermal facilities, and an outdoor terrace with a Mediterranean feel.
What's on offer?
The spa reception at The Woodland Spa is double height, so bright and airy. Windows show through to the indoor hydro-pool and upstairs are the restaurant and treatment rooms. My friendly receptionist asked me to take a seat while I filled out the consultation form. She also explained The Woodland Spa rules (ie, no bagsying poolside loungers) and gave me a map of the facilities; there are lots of them, so this was very welcome. She then took me through to my locker.
The changing rooms are for the exclusive use of spa guests, so they never felt busy during our spa day. They were spotlessly clean and we saw attendants regularly tidying up. The changing area is divided into sections, each with long white seating along the side; this gives plenty of privacy, or you can head to the two private changing cubicles. The six vanity areas had hairdryers and large well-lit mirrors. The showers and bathrooms were well-stocked with NEOM and Neal and Wolf products. Our large locker had a fluffy robe, two towels and The Woodland Spa flip-flops.
A bubbly hydro pool with airbeds, swan pipes and Jacuzzi-style seating is at the centre of the indoor facilities. To one side is the very hot wooden sauna, aromatic steam room and salt steam room; each would comfortably seat eight. The five experience showers include a bucket shower if you need to cool off. Try the glass-sided saunarium, which would take ten or 12, deliciously warm tepidarium beds, or rub flakes from the ice fountain onto your skin.
The serenity pool forms the main relaxation space at The Woodland Spa, a dark room which is lit up by a firewall. There's a warm pool in the centre of the room and comfortable loungers around the edge; this is where people come to chill out and perhaps have a nap.
The spa space extends outside with an indoor/outdoor pool; step into the water and swim outside. There are two Jacuzzis, lots of lounger seating and, new for 2016, a fire pit with soft seating on two sides, a bar area which serves drinks and tapas, and two infinity edge hot tubs.
If you are in need a treatment after all the exploring, head upstairs to the pre-treatment waiting area with comfortable but upright seating, and help yourself to teas, coffees and water. There's also a post-treatment relaxation room which has comfortable loungers with blankets and cushions.
If you're interested in fitness, check out the leisure facilities. The extensive gym, large lengths pool and class schedule is worth putting on your to-do list.
Tell us about the treatments
I had the Decléor Aroma Blend Bespoke Massage (60 minutes, £65).
My therapist, Jane, met me in the waiting area and took me through to our treatment room, decorated in dark browns and very low-lit. She explained that the massage would be more unusual than the normal Swedish or Aromatherapy massage. She asked me to pinpoint my biggest dislike about my body – I’m a pear shape so my hips and thighs – and the massage would focus on it.
I settled on the wide and comfortable treatment bed. Jane started the treatment by massaging my hands. She then raised my hands to my face and asked me to take three deep breaths, inhaling the essential oils. I turned onto my back and Jane began the almost Thai-style massage. She used lots of different techniques: short sharp movements, long stretching movements, pinching, even fast frictions warming my skin. Jane worked her way up my back, then down the backs of my legs. I turned over and Jane cleansed my lower legs and feet with a hot cloth. She then massaged the fronts of my legs, stomach, arms and décolletage. She moved my legs and arms into stretching positions and massaged the muscles. I sat up and Jane stretched my spine in rhythm with my breathing. To finish the treatment, she massaged my neck and scalp.
The treatment was a very unusual blend of Thai-inspired massage, aromatherapy oils, and relatively gentle pressure; I didn't feel at all sore as I tend to when I've had a traditional Thai massage. I felt energised and nicely focused rather than sleepy.
The Woodland Spa has a vast treatment menu including Decléor and Carita facials and body treatments, NEOM Wellness treatments, Fake Bake tanning and OPI manicures and pedicures. There are options for men and mums-to-be, too.
Foods Facts
Lunch and dinner is served in Bertram's Restaurant, upstairs from spa reception. We were comfortable eating in our robes. If you visit for a spa day, you can choose a main course, a dessert, and a glass of wine. We opted for the feta and beetroot salad then a big fruit salad (we were feeling virtuous). Both courses were a great size and delicious. If you're feeling less virtuous, the menu also includes steak, burgers, pasta, sandwiches and soups.
If you visit The Woodland Spa for a spa break, breakfast is served in the leisure centre lounge.
We loved / we didn't love
We loved
The pools: There are seven in total -- a water baby's heaven -- and the serenity pool is an unusual and lovely take on a relaxation room.
The sociable outdoor space: Order a drink or some tapas, dip in and out of the pool, and soak up the sunshine (or the heat of the fire pit on an overcast day).
The well-balanced treatment menu: The Woodland Spa offers everything from haute-couture facials to aromatherapy massage and well-being treatments.
We didn't love
There isn't much not to love at The Woodland Spa. If we were picky, the pre-treatment waiting area is a little noisy as it's next to the restaurant. The seating is also very upright; this isn't a place you can slob out before your treatment.
Who do you think would like it?
The younger spa-ista: The Woodland Spa feels quite fashionable; we saw lots of 20- and 30-somethings enjoying themselves during our visit. The outdoor space feels as though it could be in the Mediterranean -- if you catch it on a sunny day.
Friends and groups: We stayed overnight in The Apartment and felt it would be perfect for friends or two sets of couples who wanted to enjoy the spa together.
Waterbabies: You can swim your lengths in the main leisure pool, then explore the many and varied spa pools.
What bubble rating did you give this spa?
We awarded The Woodland Spa a Good Spa Guide rating of Five Bubbles. The wet and thermal facilities are excellent, the customer service was constant but never intrusive, and the treatment menu offers something for even the most seasoned spa-ista.
Summer Spy visited in June 2016 and awarded it 5 Bubbles.
Public Opinion
What others are saying
"I visited the Spa for the first time in July and had an amazing time. Every single member of staff provided excellent customer service especially the barman at the Terrace bar. The facilities are beautiful and the food was delicious. We arrived around 11.30am and left at 9.30pm feeling absolutely wonderful. I cannot wait to go back again."
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
"The Woodland Spa offers wonderful, relaxing treatments as well as a fabulous spa with wonderful pools. The food is also excellent and the whole experience is well worth a visit. Highly recommended."
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"My friend and I won an overnight stay in golf comp it was my first experience of a spa break it will not be last I LOVED IT. The whole experience, the food everything was 1st class. Congratulations on your win it is well deserved."
"Have visited this spa twice; last year was wonderful. This year we noticed it has gone very coupley, so much so that we (2 female friends) felt uncomfortable with all the snogging & people sat on their partners knee in the jacuzzi whispering etc. Lovely place but not what we look for in a spa. It felt like a knocking shop in some areas! Nice place if you want that sort of thing but we won't be revisiting."
Voted: Romantic
"I have visited twice with family and friends and on both occasions I could not find anything not to like. I have tried other dogs in hotels but nothing comes close to the Woodlands. Highly recommend this spa"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"I went with my daughter for a relaxing day in the thermal suite. I loved it so much I am coming back with 3 other people x 100%recommended"
Voted: A social spa
"Went here with my partner and had a wonderful day! no technology to interrupt us and felt VERY relaxed after, would 100% go back! "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"I had a wonderful time at the Spa, I had purchased an overnight stay for my friend's birthday treat, the staff were fantastic and I was really happy with everything apart from the fact I paid £60 for Spa entry for 2 and we couldn't get a bed outside as they were all full and people left their towels on the beds when they clearly weren't in the area, leaving the area out of bounds. We literally spent 1 hour in the Spa, which as you will appreciate turned out to be a big disappointment."
"We were having a really nice day for Mother's Day with my mother and sister until we decided to enjoy the outdoor experience, we were sat in the Jucuzzi pool and suddenly a change of wind ment a sign blew into the pool and nearly hit her head! Non of the staff came to move the sign of check on her well being. Otherwise it would have been a fantastic day "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa
"My friend and i were given vouchers from our husbands for a day spa and from booking to arrival we were happliy provided with all the information we needed. The Spa was modern and clean and the staff were lovely. Lunch was really nice and whilst the menu was small it covered all tastes. The cocktails looked great around the outside area (we wish were had not been driving) and the afternoon treatment was very professional and i left feeling fabulous. Loved it so much we are going to book and come again with more friends as they were very jealous!!!"
Voted: A social spa
"The facilities at woodland spa are great with a good range of indoor and outdoor pools, sauna's and steam rooms. Having bertrams restaurant on hand for lunch or an evening meal just tops off the experience!"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
"Best spa I've been too, I don't think I could ever go to another as nothing will compare. Staff are friendly and it's a very relaxed environment. It's not overbooked and still has a relaxed feel. Can't wait to go back"
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
"Had a lovely day. The food was great. Would definitely go again and recommend it to others. Good value for money too"
Voted: A social spa
"Had a fantastic time , facilities, staff and the whole experience was amazing !! Weather was a bonus too! We will be back and I really can't wait to book it!! "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"We had a wonderful overnight stay in the apartment. The food in Bertram's was excellent. I had a hot stone massage, which was very relaxing. The whole ambience of the spa is a delight. We will definite return."
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"Had a brilliant day at the woodland spa for my sisters birthday where I had a radiant mum to be massage by Kirsty! Definitely recommend it! :)"
Voted: A social spa Romantic
"Always enjoy the relaxation, especially the outside pools, hot tubs "
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"Amazing spa, had the best relaxing day here. "
Voted: A social spa
"I absolutely loved my visit to the Woodland Spa. I have never felt so relaxed ever. The whole day including the facilities, my treatments, my lunch and the staff.. Everything was just amazing and I can't wait to go back."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"My nieces bough me and my sister in law a Woodlands spa experience. It was just the ticket we needed to escape our busy lives. Woodlands spa didn't disappoint. Had an unbelievably relaxing time. Food excellent. We have booked to come again next month. This time with my nieces. "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Solo Friendly
"This spa was superior to most other spas i have been to most noticeable was how much Ron there was everywhere and not cramming Jo too many guests i particularly love the restaurant "
"My 2 friends and I travelled a long way for ourspa weekend but it was definitely worth it. The accommodation was very comfortable, the spa was wonderful, the staff helpful, the food delicious and our treatments enjoyable. However by the end of the day the standard of order and cleanliness in the spa had deterioratef. The designated quiet area was noisy and the shower area was dirty. We decided to return to our apartment for showers as a result. We told the receptionist and completed a feedback form. It is a bit disappointing that we have not received a response to this to date - our stay commenced on 29th January."
Voted: A social spa
"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nothing was a problem for the lovely staff. The treatment,facility,and the delicious afternoon were wonderful. I will be coming again. Thankyou. "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa
"We have a lovely time so much to do and enjoy great experience"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"This was a lovely way to spend some quality time with my daughter who surprised us with a visit home from New Zealand after being away for over two years. Fabulous place, wonderful food and would definitely go again. All the staff were lovely and the treatments very relaxing."
Voted: A social spa
"Amazing Place, fantastic staff, couldn't ask for more "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"Had a brilliant day with my Daughter we will be visiting again very soon. The staff were really brilliant and very helpful. The food in the Restaurant was amazing and very enjoyable. The best day out for a long time."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"Fabulous Spa! Best in North West title well deserved. Staff extremely welcoming and helpful."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"The spa is specifically designed for adults to have a ME time. This is good as they don't allow children to use the facility, including the pool as they have separate area for this purpose that is completely separated from spa area, unlike some other spa facilities that are offered by spa hotels. When I went there I totally enjoyed myself with the facility. So far after a handful spa experience that I've done in the separates spas in the north west. The Woodland is the best without a doubt. "
Voted: A social spa
"I went for an overnight stay in the apartment that holds 6 people. I was blown away with the apartment, the decor all road through, the Kitchen was to die for, Bedrooms where amazing, I think enough said because i dont want it to get booked up before i have booked my next overnight stay which will be very soon. All the staff are so helpful and the treatments amazing ......"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"I don't get chance to go to the spa as much as I would like. but when I do I always really enjoy myself spend morning having a treatment and maybe a swim, then having my dinner in the lovely restaurant to spending the afternoon in the steam room or sauna and the serenity pool, love it! "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"A fantastic experience, have recommended it to many friends, can' t wait for my next visit!!!!"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"I have been to several Spa's but what made me want to join The Woodland Spa was its setting and it is so clean and I think that is an important factor for anyone. Also, I have to say the staff are excellent, very obliging and polite. They give you the impression nothing is too much trouble. The Gym is amazing with State of the Art equipment An added bonus the food served in the Lounge and the Restaurant is healthy and very tasty. The pamper days are amazing so relaxing and again a feeling of luxury and cleanliness. I would recommend this Spa to anyone."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"I visit the Woodland Spa regularly and never tire of what is on offer. The moment you walk into reception area your in another world. "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly
"The Woodland Spa is amazing and the best!! Very friendly helpful staff a perfect place to chill and be pampered."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
"Had a wonderful day at the woodland spa, can't wait to go again"
Voted: A social spa
"A very relaxing invigorating experience. Great surroundings, friendly, welcoming staff. Excellent food in super restaurant."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
"The facilities are clean, fresh and sophisticated. Staff are friendly and welcoming with a professional manner."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly
"Fantastic views from the spa over beautiful countryside Staff very friendly and helpful Facilities clean and very relaxing "
Voted: A social spa
"My daughter and I had lovely relaxing day followed by delicious meal, All staff very helpful and friendly."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly
"Relaxing atmosphere. Helpful friendly staff. Good for friends to relax & dine."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"very romantic and very relaxing with an excellent atmosphere. The staff will do everything they can to make your stay the best they can. "
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Romantic
"Visit several spa's a year and this is our number 1 spa, I have been a couple times with friends and twice with my husband and always enjoyed every aspect of it. Recommend it to everyone."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"We had a lovely experience as a couple, best spa by far I have visited."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Romantic
"Excellent facilities "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused
"Excellent facilities, friendly staff, wonderful surroundings great to use outdoor space ,the food included in our package was delicious"
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"First class experience from start to finish. "
Voted: Solo Friendly Romantic
"Been with both my university friends and my husband. Will definately return with both. Great place to gossip with friends over lovely food as well as spa. A great place to have a snooze with the hubby after a break from the kids! "
Voted: A social spa Romantic
"I always leave feeling amazing after a fantastic time. Can't sit to go back again"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"Woodland Spa is welcoming, relaxing, luxurious and generally very blissful. If Carling did spa days...."
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
"Lovely and warm , very tranquil. Amazing atmosphere . You actually forget where you are . It's perfect . Wish I could go more often . Staff are amazing and leave you too it but at the same time are very close if you need them x"
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"Have visited this spa more than once now, staying overnight in the comfortable and spacious accommodation, after recommendation from family members who had been previously. A Ist class experience,also available is fine dining in Bertrams restaurant if required. "
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly
"A lovely Spa enjoyed the facilities and lunch , plenty of space to chill out and relax look forward to returning ."
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"This spa has excellent facilities. We absolutely loves it and the staff made us feel really special. "
Voted: A social spa
"We had such a lovely time here.. Great treat with the girls! Fab!"
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"Beautiful spa, friendly and helpful staff."
Voted: A social spa
"fantastic , clean fresh I left feeling totaly refreshed and rejuvenated"
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"Woodland Spa is one of the best Spa's I've ever been to, that's why we keeping going back. I've been a number of times with my daughter and friends, it's a great place to chill out and have a catch-up. We love everything about it from the thermal suite, to the treatments, to the food, One little niggle though....the way some people have their catch-up with their friends in the Serenity pool, I can't figure out what part of 'Silence Please' they don't understand?"
Voted: A social spa Solo Friendly
"Excellent facilities. very welcoming ideal to catch up with friends to enjoy a special day in a relaxing environment. "
Voted: A social spa Health Focused
"great place to relax have fun and excellent food."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"great place to relax have fun and excellent food."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"great place to relax have fun and excellent food."
Voted: A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"Best value spa I have ever used - excellent facilities "
Voted: A social spa
"Amazing spa! Relaxing and worth every penny and very clean! Staff are fantastic and meet your every need! Can't wait to go back "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"Very good spa. Staff very friendly. Very clean and modern, well equipped. Good value for money "
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Health Focused Solo Friendly Romantic
"excellent day will definitely come again"
Voted: A social spa
"Came with my two daughters, we had a treatment and enjoyed the spa for a full day. It was relaxing experience and we will definitely be returning."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa
"Have been twice now to the Woodland Spa and had a fantastic time on both occasions. Came first time with friends and stayed overnight. Second time came with my partner both time we had a great time. Carnt wait for my next visit."
Voted: A social spa Romantic
"We had a wonderful day celebrating my sisters birthday. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The treatments were lovely and the lunch was delicious. We will definitely be returning for another visit."
Voted: A social spa
"I've been here twice now with my husband I love it. However the last time we visited there was a bit too much of a hen party atmosphere which killed the romance a bit, maybe we'll stick to a week day as it was difficult to find two relaxers close together. Two of the hens were spotted using the ice from the ice fountain to put in their drinks! The beauty therapy rooms are lovely and the therapists are skilled and knowledgeable. Great food in Bertram's restaurant."
Voted: A social spa Romantic
"Visited woodland spa yesterday . Absolutely superb! Every element was top notch . We only live 8 miles away and are so delighted to have found a spa of truly international standing on our door step. Tip we arrived at 9.00 am .had the thermal experience to our selves for over an hour.We had an excellent lunch and actually stayed until 5.30, fabulous"
"I visited The Woodland Spa with my best friend who came over from Austalia. When we meet up we love to spa ... it makes us feel special and offers quality time to relax. The Woodland Spa was by far the best experience we have had and, unusually for us, we have vowed to return."
Voted: Family friendly A social spa Solo Friendly Romantic
Spa Location
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Within Crow Wood Leisure, Royle Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0RT
01282 471913
Extra Information
Dining
Bertram's restaurant offers a wide range of menus including: a spa menu, afternoon snacks, a la carte and private dining.
Accomodation
Accomodation at The Woodland Spa includes a two-bedroom spa apartment and three ensuite bedrooms. Rates begin from £53 per person, per night.
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7.30am – 9.30pm
Friday: 7.30am – 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8.30am – 8pm
Treatment menu
Within Crow Wood Leisure, Royle Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0RT
01282 471913
Good Spa Guide packages
Blissful Retreat at The Woodland Spa
A day of relaxation and luxury designed just for you. On arrival you will be offered a…
£132 per person
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NEOM Wellbeing Day at The Woodland Spa
A day of relaxation and luxury designed just for you. On arrival you will be offered a…
£142 per person
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Thermal Experience and Two Course Meal at The Woodland Spa
Who says treats can only be enjoyed at the weekend? Indulge in a luxurious Thermal…
£63 per person
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Rasul Mud Ritual at The Woodland Spa
Enhance your Thermal Experience with a therapeutic Rasul Mud Ritual. Organic mineral mud is…
£136 per two people
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Relaxing Mini Spa at The Woodland Spa
A day of relaxation and luxury designed just for you. On arrival you will be offered a…
£127 per person
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Thermal Experience at The Woodland Spa
This unique journey through heat and ice will soothe, relax and detoxify. A spa robe, towel…
£48 per person
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Evening Thermal Experience at The Woodland Spa
Evening Thermal Experinece- a journey through our unique water, heat and ice experience to…
£30 per person
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Your Luxury Spa Break at The Woodland Spa
Why not extend your day with a stay in one of our luxurious bedrooms... Beautifully…
£85 per person
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Time for Two at The Woodland Spa
A day of relaxation and luxury designed just for you. On arrival you will be offered a…
£324 per two people
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