Orchard Spa Retreat opens in Gillingham near Beccles

Orchard Spa Retreat has just opened along Raveningham Road in Gillingham, near Beccles, and it is run by husband-and-wife team Andrew and Laura Catt.

Located at Lodge Farm, it features three treatment rooms and there are two luxury lodges called Laurel and Pine. 

The Laurel Lodge with a private hot tub (Image: ReThinkit Marketing )

Mrs Catt has 25 years of experience in the beauty industry and she has worked with top brands such as Clarins and Ragdale Hall Spa.

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Mr Catt is a builder and used natural wood to create a retreat that blended into the landscape.

The treatments on offer include facials, body scrubs and wraps, massages, gel nail polish application, spray tans, waxing and much more.

A treatment room at the Orchard Spa Retreat (Image: ReThinkit Marketing )

There is also the option to book afternoon tea and evening escape packages.

Mrs Catt, who is also the spa manager, said: “We are so excited to see our vision become a reality and to be able to welcome guests to Orchard Spa Retreat.

"It has been a labour of love over the past year and we have considered every detail, from the landscape to the lodge interiors, to ensure everything is perfect.”

Inside Pine Lodge at the Orchard Spa Retreat (Image: ReThinkit Marketing )

They have worked with local brands including Bullards Spirits, Adnams, Harris & James for chocolate and A J Ward Butchers to give guests a taste of East Anglia. 

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The lodges feature underfloor heating, en-suite bathrooms and private hot tubs. 

The view from the Orchard Spa retreat (Image: ReThinkit Marketing )

Mr Catt said: "Our vision is to be Norfolk's leading luxury spa and lodge retreat.

"We believe that we are offering something truly special."

Orchard Spa Retreat is a women-only spa - men’s treatments are only available when pre-booked by couples who are staying at the lodges.

See a full list of treatments, prices and booking details at orchardsparetreat.co.uk