Wellness
Hot, cold, fresh air, stillness — repeated at your own pace. This is why you came.
Wellness
Seats five beneath the pergola, with sixty-eight jets that trace slow figure-eights across tired muscles — working knots you didn’t know you had. The water is filled with millions of oxygen-rich microbubbles that soften and hydrate your skin as you soak. A bromine salt system sanitises the water automatically — no chlorine, no harsh smell, no stinging eyes. A smart water analyser monitors pH, temperature, alkalinity and water quality around the clock, so conditions are always at ideal levels without you thinking about it. A 65” screen faces the tub for movie nights from the water. Colour-changing mood lighting beneath the surface, 4.1 surround sound from your phone, and stars overhead. Stay as long as you like.
Sixty-eight jets working in a figure-eight pattern reach deeper than standard straight-line jets, loosening tight tissue across your back, shoulders and legs without you having to shift position.
Millions of oxygen-rich microbubbles are small enough to settle into your pores, gently lifting impurities and delivering moisture at a cellular level. Skin feels noticeably softer after a single soak — the dissolved oxygen in the water is around 70% higher than tap water.
Oxygen microbubble therapy has been shown to calm inflamed, irritated skin. The chlorine-free water means nothing harsh to aggravate conditions like eczema, psoriasis or rosacea — bromine is significantly gentler on sensitive skin than chlorine.
Microbubbles deliver oxygen deep into the skin, helping stimulate collagen production and improve elasticity. Regular soaking can reduce the appearance of fine lines and leave skin looking fresher and more even-toned.
Warm water dilates blood vessels while microbubble infusion boosts oxygen transport through the skin. The result is better blood flow, reduced swelling, and faster recovery after physical activity.
Full-body immersion in warm water lowers cortisol and triggers a parasympathetic response — your body’s built-in way of switching off the stress cycle. The jets and buoyancy compound the effect.
A 20-minute soak before bed drops your core temperature as you cool afterwards, which is the same signal your body uses to initiate deep sleep. The negatively charged microbubbles also promote serotonin production — linked to emotional balance and restful sleep.
The water is sanitised by a bromine salt system that generates the right amount of bromine automatically from dissolved salt. Bromine is more stable than chlorine in hot water, gentler on skin and eyes, and carries none of that harsh chemical smell. An ozone mixing system works alongside it for additional purification — so the water stays crystal-clear with minimal intervention.
The other half of the ritual. Step beneath the bucket, pull the chain, and brace. A sudden rush of cold water — breath catches, mind clears, every nerve wakes up. A few seconds is all it takes. It’s the cold that makes the warmth afterwards feel extraordinary — wrap into a robe, sink back into the hot tub, and that’s when the magic happens.
Cold water constricts blood vessels, flushing metabolic waste from tired muscles. When you rewarm, fresh oxygenated blood rushes back in — reducing soreness, swelling and speeding up recovery after exercise.
Cold exposure triggers a sharp release of noradrenaline and dopamine — leaving you feeling alert, focused and genuinely uplifted. Studies show regular cold immersion reduces fatigue and lessens symptoms of low mood.
The hot-to-cold contrast acts as vascular gymnastics — repeatedly dilating and constricting blood vessels. Over time, this trains the cardiovascular system and stimulates white blood cell production.
The initial shock activates your sympathetic response; the calm that follows as you warm up switches on the parasympathetic system. This cycle builds resilience to everyday stress and improves how your body regulates itself.
Alternating between the hot tub and the cold plunge drives blood flow more powerfully than either alone — flushing the extremities, reducing puffiness, and leaving you feeling lighter on your feet.
The Nordic ritual depends on this. Warmth feels deeper after the cold. Rest feels more complete. The plunge isn’t punishment — it’s the thing that makes everything else work.
A calm, light-filled room set aside for yoga, stretching and stillness. Skylights above, exposed brick behind, warm lighting all around. Mats and meditation cushions are laid out, and a Bluetooth speaker is ready for quiet music.
Gentle yoga and stretching between hot tub sessions helps muscles release tension more fully, improves range of motion, and prevents the stiffness that can set in after deep heat therapy.
A quiet, dedicated space for box breathing, guided meditation or simply sitting still. Even ten minutes of focused breathwork lowers cortisol, slows heart rate, and shifts the nervous system into rest-and-digest mode.
The spa room works as a decompression space between the intensity of the hot tub and cold plunge. Slowing down here, rather than rushing between elements, deepens the benefit of the full ritual.
Cool water, fresh air, open sky. A grounding moment between elements — the pause between the heat and the cold, or the rinse that signals the ritual is done. Simple, deliberate, unhurried.
Switching from hot water to a cool outdoor shower triggers the same vascular response as the cold plunge, at a gentler intensity — ideal if you want the circulation benefits without the full shock.
Standing outside, water on skin, nothing else to do. It’s a small, physical reset that pulls you out of your head and back into the moment — a cornerstone of the Nordic bathing philosophy.
Rinsing between the hot tub and cold plunge closes pores that heat has opened, helping to lock in the moisture and oxygen delivered by the microbubbles.
A full-spectrum infrared sauna is on its way — deep, penetrating warmth that works from the inside out. More details soon.
Treatments
Enhance your stay with a professional treatment in the spa room. A local therapist and a full spa-package provider both bring their setups to the house — no travel, no waiting rooms. Book directly with the providers and they’ll arrive at a time that suits you.
Local therapist
Helen · Platinum Massage & Reflexology
A fully qualified local therapist based in Brandon, Helen brings her full setup to The Himmel — reflexology, aromatherapy massage, holistic facials and bespoke pamper sessions, all tailored around your stay and delivered with pure essential oils. She’s in high demand, so book well ahead of your arrival.
Spa package provider
Coming soon
We’re also finalising a partnership with a mobile spa company who bring the full setup — robes, candles, oils, music, multiple therapists for group treatments. Perfect for hen parties, birthdays or a group who want to be pampered together.
The Ritual
Four steps, repeated at your own pace. It's the cold that makes the warmth feel extraordinary.
Sink into the warmth of the hot tub. MicroSilk microbubbles soften the skin while the heat melts tension from every muscle.
Step into the cold plunge. A sharp, exhilarating rush that wakes every nerve and leaves you feeling utterly alive.
Stand beneath the outdoor shower. Cool water, fresh air, a grounding moment between elements.
Wrap yourself in a thick robe. Hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. Nowhere to be. Nothing to do. Just stillness.
Your stay
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