HEALTH + WELLNESS
SPA TIME ! CONT .
CHAMPNEYS , EASTWELL MANOR
Venturing to the countryside alone can offer the ultimate tranquility you might be seeking when planning your perfect spa escape . The geography of Kent with its rolling green hills and rambling estates fits this requirement ideally , with a large number of country houses turned into welcoming and resplendent venues offering that break from the everyday we so crave . One such country estate that rises from the mist of Kent ’ s ancient countryside is the breathtaking Eastwell Manor ( www . champneys . com / hotels / eastwell-manor ), a Champneys spa that offers the utmost professionalism when it comes to spa breaks and treatments . After you have been enthralled by the architectural beauty of the manor itself , which oozes a rich Kentish history complete with links to royal characters , choose to take a swim in either the indoor or outdoor 20-metre heated swimming pools or whirlpool . A steam room , sauna and relaxation beds also await you , as well as a 3,000-sq ft gym , tennis courts , croquet lawn , scenic nature trails and guided walks if you are feeling more energetic . The heavenly ‘ spa cocoon ’ features sleek treatment rooms , cosy relaxation areas , a mani-pedi lounge and a healthy spa café and restaurant . So , whether you are joining Eastwell for a spa day , a spa break or simply popping in for an express treatment , their therapists will rub , scrub and soothe you back to your best with tensionmelting techniques and therapeutic spa facilities . Driven by the simple belief that ‘ lasting beauty is more than just skin deep ’, their world-class massages and facials will both slow your thoughts and invigorate your senses .
On the other side of the county in Bapchild near Sittingbourne , another dreamy spa experience awaits those wanting to escape into the peace that the countryside offers . Set in four acres of grounds and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens , the traditional , privately owned country house hotel and spa Hempstead House ( www . hempsteadhouse . co . uk ) is nestled within a handful of beautiful villages and open farmland in the heart of the Kent countryside . Hempstead House is home to AquaManda , at which you will find everything you need to enhance your wellbeing and awaken your senses . AquaManda has been designed to create a calm and inviting environment to make visitors feel at ease while achieving their beauty , health and fitness goals . These can be achieved at the swimming pool , hydrotherapy pool , Jacuzzi , outdoor pool , sauna , steam room , gym and fitness studio , plus any exercise classes taking place . AquaManda ’ s extensive range of natural treatments provided by Pevonia
Botanica ( www . pevonia . com ) offer another way to unwind , specially selected to create unforgettably luxuriant experiences , which can be indulged in at the relaxing treatment suite with expert therapists .
One of Kent ’ s most rural and beautiful areas of countryside is of course the Weald of Kent . The natural peace and beauty the Weald provides means it has in turn become home to a selection of bespoke spas and retreats including Reynolds Retreat ( www . reynoldsgroup . co . uk / retreat ). Set among 17 acres of beautiful park and woodland overlooking the picturesque Weald in Sevenoaks , it combines the calm of the outdoors , which can be observed through large viewing windows , with relaxing healing thermal rooms , sauna and pool . Complete with glass walls , enjoy the infinity pool while admiring the panoramic views of your idyllic surroundings . Facilities include a four-metre deck-level pool , a hydrotherapy pool , a tiled aroma steam bath , a tiled herbal sauna bath , monsoon showers , a deep relax room , individual essence foot spa and an ice fountain . With seven beautiful treatment rooms , guests can also experience luxury spa treatments to daily essentials .
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