The naked truth: Inside Britain"s first naturist hotel and spa
The naked truth: Inside Britain”s first naturist hotel and spa… and it”s in Birmingham!
6:40 PM on 18th May 2011
Fun al fresco: Guests at Britain”s first naturist spa hotel mingle in the garden, where they can enjoy the hot tub or a game of boules. “Nothing too strenuous – no one wants things bouncing around,” jokes owner Tim Higgs
Gap in the market: Higgs, who also runs a hotel for “textiles” (clothed people) next door to the spa, opened Clover Spa in a 1920s former private residence after struggling to find decent naturist spots in the UK
Liberating: Clover Spa”s Duty Manager Barbara wasn”t a naturist when she started working at the spa, but is now a convert
Sociable: Naturists gather in the communal areas to read, play games or chat. “It”s very friendly,” says Higgs
Luxury: Tim, left, enjoys the hot tub on the patio with a fellow staff member
Modern: The bedrooms and bathrooms at the Clover Spa hotel have been newly refurbished
Relaxing: Guests have use of sauna and steam rooms as well as cold plunge pool and hot tub