Fonteyn

Fonteyn: outdoor living showroom in Leicester

Fonteyn is a company specialising in outdoor living that operates in Leicester (United Kingdom) and presents itself as the country's biggest outdoor living showroom. Founded in 1989 in the Netherlands by Dolf Nieland, the company opened its British showroom in Leicester in 2022, where it brings together a wide range of products for the garden and outdoor wellbeing.

Specialities and catalogue

Fonteyn's catalogue covers several categories of outdoor products:

• Spas and swim spas: includes the Turbine range, Dual Swim Spas, Treadmill Spas and the full swim spa range. The Beast stands out, a swim spa range launched in 2024 in collaboration with strongman Eddie Hall.
• Saunas: infrared, traditional and barrel saunas.
• Ice baths.
• Outdoor living: Hill Interiors garden furniture and living spaces.
• Outdoor cooking: barbecues, barbecue accessories, air fryers and products from the brands Traeger, Blackstone and The British Outdoor Kitchen.
• Parts and spares: accessories, audio and lighting, controls, electrical systems, filtration, heaters, jets, plumbing, pumps and chemicals.

History and background

The company began operating in 1989 at Meervelderweg (Netherlands), selling greenhouses and flower bulbs. In 1992 it started selling to the public and converted part of the greenhouses into a showroom. In 1996 it entered the spa market, marketed under the name Fonteyn Spas. In 2002 it began its international expansion, presenting models at European fairs such as those in Lyon and Barcelona. In 2008 it renewed its brand image and defined its current specialities: garden furniture, garden rooms, spas, outdoor kitchens, saunas, swimming pools and verandas. In 2017 it opened a showroom it describes as one of the biggest of its kind. In 2022 it officially opened in Leicester, bringing its expertise to the British market. In 2024 it launched The Beast with Eddie Hall and in 2025 it presented what it describes as the world's largest swim spa. In 2026 the company continues to expand its offering with landmark installations and fully customisable swim spas.

Services and customer care

Fonteyn offers personalised advice at its Leicester showroom, where products are displayed in garden settings so customers can see and try them. The company states that most of its range is in stock and ready for delivery, with fast shipping or collection options. It also offers a spare parts service that can supply parts even years after purchase. It has a customer service team to answer questions and a Trade Desk service for professionals. The company states that it only ships within the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Ratings and recognition

The website shows a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 239 Google reviews, and the company presents itself as "loved by thousands of customers across the UK". It also describes itself as the UK's biggest outdoor living showroom, a claim that corresponds to its own commercial presentation.

Location and contact

Unit 19, Meridian North, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WR · Phone: +44 116 466 5666 · Email: sales@fonteyn.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30; Saturday 9:00 to 16:00; Sunday 10:00 to 16:00