Construction work is now underway on the new luxury Orchard Spa, which is scheduled to open at The Lakes by yoo - a second homes scheme in the Cotswolds - in February 2012.

The 791sq m (8,514sq ft) facility will comprise two treatment rooms with therapies on offer from qualified therapists, as well as a 25m indoor swimming pool; sauna; and steamrooms. A gym will also form part of the new private spa centre, which will be housed in a building comprised of glass and timber cladding in keeping with a surrounding arboretum.

Angus Morrogh-Ryan - partner at De Matos Ryan Architects - has been appointed to work on the design of the new spa, which will be open to on-site residents and guests. The Lakes by yoo development director Giles Baker said: "The introduction of the new spa is great news for our residents and further increases our luxury offering.

"In a place where such a huge emphasis is placed on relaxation and getting closer to nature, it makes total sense for us to provide a spa." Morrogh-Ryan added: "The Lakes by yoo is set within a truly beautiful landscape, so of key importance in designing the spa was merging the outdoors with the indoors."

The Lakes by yoo is the result of a joint venture between The Raven Group and yoo.