Imagine this: relaxing in a spa pool in utter tranquility looking out across the wilds of the Lake District. Some may claim it is the spa dream yet that's the reality waiting for you at the Riverside Spa at Rothay Garden in Cumbria, whose circular purpose-built haven encourages you to wallow in their deluxe waters, pumped with stimulating jet streams, and surround yourself with panoramic views of the quiet leafy outdoors. Here it's all about connecting with nature; traverse the Reflexology Walk – a heated stone path leading from the warm herbal pine sauna to the ambient aromatherapy room – and open the glass fronted doors of the building to take your spa experience truly alfresco.