UK's first swim up bar to launch new DJ sessions to transport you to Ibiza
Now, the
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The Manor House Hotel and Spa in Alsager has the country's first swim-up bar
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DJ sessions will run between July and August
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The hotel and spa that opened just three years ago made its mark by creating the UK's very first swim-up bar.
The bright and airy on-site
The poolside bar means that you don't even need to get out of the water for a refreshing drink.
There are lots of to choose from too from
, to wine, fizz and hot drinks on the menu to select from.
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And to make it even better, starting in July, the hotel will be hosting exclusive
The DJ will set up in the 'secret' spa garden every Saturday from 5 July to 30 August between 2pm and 7pm to bring a relaxing vibe.
You'll feel less like you're in the north of England, and more like being in Ibiza.
Also on offer is the 'Ultimate Weekend Spa Day Package' which go hand-in-hand with the DJ sessions.
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You don't have to book a hotel stay to get the package which includes 9-hour spa access (10am-7pm).
Also included is a 60-minute treatment, dining options, premium robe and towel service and access to all the spa facilities - from £219 per person.
Colcot & Spa is great for families with playbarn and pools
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You can order cocktails from the heated pool
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There's also a 'secret garden' with private hot tubs
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Catherine Lofthouse said: "The
"Heading indoors, we enjoyed an hour-long sound asleep massage, which was billed as having your body gently realigned and perfectly put back together again with warm orange and fennel
oil
."
She added: "The swim-up bar spa is a wonderful way to while away a day in the UK if a trip to sunny shores is not on the cards."
Other facilities at the hotel include Himalayan salt shed, a Finnish sauna, a salt
steam
chamber, an aromatherapy steam room and a panoramic laconium.
The potting shed herb sauna is infused with lavender for a very calming and relaxing experience.
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There are pools are surrounded by relaxing countryside
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There are also cold water plunge baths and in the '
If you want to stay at the Manor House Hotel & Spa, it has 52 country-style bedrooms to choose from and a rustic bar and restaurant called The Stables.
The Pool House is close to the spa facilities and is the perfect option for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
Plus, the Ibiza 'paradise' with
And right here in the
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The Manor House & Spa has a heated pool with a swim-up pool and DJ sets
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