Landscape & Urban Design Issue 64 2023 | Page 22

GARDEN DESIGN

PENNYHILL PARK

HOTEL & SPA

CARIBBEAN BLINDS ’ OUTDOOR LIVING POD ™ CREATES A NEW DIMENSION AND SPA EXPERIENCE

In June 2023 , external shading company Caribbean Blinds delivered a highly effective and stylish outdoor shading solution in the form of 4 luxury louvered cabanas at Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa in Surrey , resulting in the ultimate ‘ spa garden ’ experience for guests to enjoy – all year round .
The client Set over 120 acres of beautiful Surrey woodland , Pennyhill Park is a 19th century country house presenting guests with the opportunity to indulge in the best , be at their best and realise their potential . With 124 luxurious bedrooms and suites , an award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant and over 45,000 sq / ft of exceptional spa facilities offering 20 spa experiences , Pennyhill Park is Surrey ’ s most luxurious hotel and spa retreat .
The brief The client required a premium space set within the luxurious spa grounds where guests could fully switch off from the world and experience the ultimate alfresco spa day . By incorporating the concept “ a little bit extra ” when creating the beautiful new spa garden at Pennyhill Park , it was concluded that a key part of the design would consist of 4 cabanas which would provide guests with a private ‘ pad ’ for the day .
The finished result Our ‘ Deluxe ’ Outdoor Living Pod™ was selected by the project designer due to its flexibility – in particular the ability to incorporate additional uprights and a wall to the rear and part side where the padded bench , loungers , fridge and coffee machine are all incorporated . Each module , which measures 5m x 4m , provides ample space for the facilities within .
Designed to feel like a luxury hotel room that has been brought into the great outdoors , guests can enjoy a luxurious and private setting whilst
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