The Sanctuary
The W Club.
Where the day slows down.
Indoor infinity pool. Swedish sauna. Aroma steam room. Technogym fitness suite. Gaia skincare treatments. All on the Whalesborough estate — and included with every cottage stay.
29–30°C
Indoor Pool Temperature
17m × 8m
Outdoor Pool
Gaia
Cornish Natural Skincare
Free
With Every Cottage Stay
The Facilities
Every room for relaxation.
The Indoor Pool.
Our indoor infinity pool is held at a constant 29–30°C — warm enough to melt the journey away, comfortable enough to swim lengths in. In keeping with our natural ethos, the pool is treated with UV light rather than heavy chlorine.
A dedicated children's pool sits alongside the main pool, ensuring even the youngest guests have their own safe, joyful space to splash and discover.
Complimentary access for all cottage guests · Rainbow lighting feature · Swim-in spa area
The Outdoor Pool.
Measuring 17 metres by 8 metres, our outdoor pool has a southerly aspect that makes it one of the finest sun traps in North Cornwall. Depth ranges from 1 to 1.5 metres.
Changing rooms, showers, and toilet facilities are available poolside. The outdoor pool is open throughout the summer months.
Open: summer months · 17m × 8m · Southerly sun trap aspect
Sauna & Steam.
Our traditional Swedish sauna works with the deep, dry heat that has been the foundation of Scandinavian wellness for centuries. Tensions fade, muscles relax, the body detoxifies, and cardiovascular performance improves.
Alongside the sauna, our aroma steam room uses aromatic botanicals to create a deeply immersive and therapeutic experience — the perfect complement to a morning of swimming or an afternoon of treatment.
Swedish sauna · Aroma steam room · Complimentary for cottage guests
The Fitness Suite.
Our air-conditioned fitness suite runs a full line of biomechanically precise Technogym machines — the same equipment used by elite athletes and five-star resorts worldwide.
Alongside the machines, a traditional strength-training and free weights area caters to every training approach. And for those who prefer to take their workout outdoors, seasonal Wednesday morning circuits at 7am (£5 per person, first come, first served) offer something more energising still.
Technogym equipment · Free weights · Air-conditioned · Seasonal circuits: Wed 7am, £5pp
From the Land
The estate is in every treatment.
Gaia Natural Skincare is rooted in the same wild Cornish coast that surrounds Whalesborough. The botanicals in your treatment — sea kelp, wild rose, sea buckthorn — grow in the same landscape you can walk through from your cottage door.
Sea Kelp
Harvested from the North Cornwall coast
Dense in minerals, amino acids, and iodine. Deeply hydrating and gently detoxifying. The marine backbone of our signature facial and massage blends.
Wild Rose
Cornish hedgerows — including ours
Cold-pressed rosehip oil, rich in Vitamin C and essential fatty acids. Regenerative and visibly brightening. A cornerstone of the Gaia facial range.
Sea Buckthorn
Atlantic coastal dunes
One of nature's most complete plant oils. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and deeply nourishing. Used in our hot stone and prenatal treatments.
Lavender & Chamomile
Grown in Cornish organic gardens
The calming pair. Together they reduce inflammation, ease the nervous system, and encourage deep rest. Present in every massage blend we use.
For Day Visitors
Spa Days at The W Club.
You don't need to be staying on the estate to experience The W Club. Our spa days are open to day visitors and offer full access to the pool, sauna, steam room, and gym — plus a chosen treatment — all in a single, restorative visit.
Packages include lunch at The Weir, robes and slippers, and a curated selection of Gaia products. The perfect gift for a birthday, a hen party, or simply someone who needs a day entirely to themselves — browse our gift vouchers.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Is the spa included with a cottage stay at Whalesborough?
Yes. Full access to The W Club Spa is included complimentary with every cottage stay at Whalesborough — at no extra charge. This includes the indoor heated swimming pool (maintained at 29–30°C), sauna, steam room, and Technogym fitness suite. The seasonal outdoor pool (17m × 8m) is available in summer. Spa treatments are bookable separately.
What facilities does The W Club Spa at Whalesborough include?
The W Club Spa at Whalesborough includes: an indoor heated swimming pool (29–30°C), seasonal outdoor swimming pool (17m × 8m), sauna, steam room, Technogym fitness suite, and a full treatment menu of Gaia spa therapies including massages, facials, body wraps, and holistic treatments.
What temperature is the indoor pool at Whalesborough?
The indoor swimming pool at The W Club Spa, Whalesborough is maintained at 29–30°C year-round. The outdoor pool is 17 metres long by 8 metres wide and is open through the summer season.
What spa treatments are available at The W Club Spa?
The W Club Spa offers a full menu of Gaia spa treatments — including bespoke massages, facials, hot stone massage, prenatal treatments, couples treatments, and spa day experiences. See the full treatment menu and prices on this page, or to book call 01288 361940.
Can non-guests use the spa at Whalesborough?
The W Club Spa at Whalesborough is primarily for resort guests staying in cottages or Arvor Suites. Spa day experiences and treatment bookings for non-staying guests may be available subject to capacity. Please call 01288 361940 to enquire about spa day availability.
What skincare brand does The W Club Spa use?
The W Club Spa at Whalesborough uses Gaia — a Cornish botanical skincare and spa therapy brand. Gaia products are used across all facial and body treatments offered at the spa.
Included with every stay
The spa is waiting.
Every guest at Whalesborough has free access to The W Club Spa. Book a cottage or Arvor Suite, and the pool, sauna, steam room and gym are yours throughout your stay.
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Guest Voices
"I have never felt so completely undone, in the best possible way. Two hours later I floated out and slept the deepest sleep of the year."
— Hannah R., Exeter · February 2025