Location: Peeblesshire
Contact: 01721 725300
Stobo Castle Health Spa
Cosmo PR: A work of art and - architecture
Stobo Health Spa, Scotland: image from Stobo Castle
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Scotland's renowned health spa, Stobo Castle Health Spa has recently undergone
a multi-million pound modernisation programme which includes the recent
luxurious £5m extension, making it a superb example of Scottish baronial
architecture at its best.
Stobo Castle Spa, Scotland: image from Stobo Castle
PR
Located near Peebles in the tranquil Borders area of Scotland, ‘A’
listed Stobo Castle was built in 1811 under supervision by well known
architects Archibald and James Elliot. It is a favourite retreat for celebrities
and discerning spa enthusiasts who enjoy relaxation and pampering. The
Spa now boasts a comprehensive range of five star treatments.
Stobo Castle Health Spa, Scotland: image from Stobo
Castle PR
Great works of architecture must be aesthetically pleasing and also practical
both internally and externally and Stobo Castle Health Spa is no exception.
Cosmo Ceramics have supplied the tiles which have been used extensively
throughout Stobo Castle Health Spa to enhance the grand yet contemporary
look.
Stobo Castle Spa, Borders: image from Stobo Castle PR
The total investment of ceramic, porcelain and glass tiles at Stobo Castle
Spa has amounted to £100k. Tiles used are almost exclusively brick bond
which measure 600 x 300mm, smaller glass wall mosaics measuring 20 x 20mm
have been used throughout the extension in complementary shades to create
a light and airy luxurious feel.
Stobo Castle, Borders: image from Stobo Castle PR
A variety of tiles have been used within different areas of Stobo Castle
Health Spa which include Tagina floor tiles in earthy shades in the courtyard,
Globe floor tiles in Conneticut stone in the juice bar and Iris floor
tiles in Rosa Portagallo within the spa.
Stobo Castle Spa, Scotland: image from Stobo Castle
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Stobo Castle Spa
Cosmo Ceramics' architectural division director, John Armit explains:
'Cosmo Ceramics initially became involved with the construction of the
original pool at Stobo Castle Health Spa, and we have maintained a strong,
close relationship as we believe in providing a hands on after care service
for our clients.
'The Stobo Castle Spa project required low maintenance, practical but
highly aesthetically pleasing tiles. Iris Marmi i Graniti, slip resistant
floor tiles have been used throughout the spa in all the changing areas,
pool surrounds and treatment rooms as well as in the hairdressers and
nail bar. The result is a glorious but safe environment where guests can
enjoy the legendary pampering. Tiles used within the spa area are all
fully vitrified porcelain, which are complemented by Bisazza, glass wall
mosaics in restful shades of aubergine and grape.
'Colour schemes for the rooms and tiles were chosen after careful consideration.
Although the interior of Stobo Castle Health Spa was to be modernised
it was still vital to maintain the 18th century ambience. Rosa Portagallo
floor tiles, which have an antique finish have been used throughout the
treatment areas to produce a calming, natural look and feel while the
palette of aubergine and grape coloured mosaics within the pool areas
create a clean modern look.'
The 2,000 sqm Stobo Castle extension includes the showpiece 25 metre,
Ozone treated pool, the only one of its kind in Scotland, which reduces
chemical usage causing no irritation to skin or eyes.
Ron Cameron, the Stobo Castle Health Spa project consultant architect
said:
'I have an established professional relationship with Cosmo Ceramics and
I knew that they would deliver an efficient, reliable service for Stobo
Castle. The client and I went to Italy with John Armit and Rodolfo Benacci,
Chairman of Cosmo Ceramics, to review all the new products and styles
of tiles and mosaics on offer. Following the visit to Italy we made a
selection of tiles for Stobo Castle Spa with Cosmo Ceramics to meet our
requirements.
'Cosmo Ceramics kept me fully up to date with the latest product information
that may be used in the project, made recommendations and provided technical
advice when necessary.'
Cosmo Ceramics: 515 Lawmoor St, Glasgow + 22 Brougham St, Greenock.
Stobo Castle Health Spa - PR: 14 June, 2004
For further info contact:
Stobo Castle, Stobo, Peeblesshire, Scotland - +44 (0)1721 725300
Background to Stobo Castle:
Stobo Castle 1805 -1811 was designed in the Scottish Baronial style by
architects Archibald and James Elliot. Stobo Castle has received a multi-million
pound modernisation and includes Japanese Water Gardens.
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David Narro PR:
Stobo Castle, Peeblesshire
£7.5m
Client: Stobo Castle Health Spa
Architect: designlab
Refurbishment and extension, over phases, of Stobo Castle leisure and
health suite facilities. Construction time minimised.
Proposed new extension to comprise freeform leisure pool, Thallasotherapy
Pool, Rasul Bath, Sanarium, Treatment Rooms etc.
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