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Kent is also home to the UK ’ s leading Ayurvedic health spa : TOR Spa ( www . torsparetreat . com ). Ayurveda is an ancient health science of India that has been practiced for over 5,000 years . “ It is a complete mind , body health care system used for health promotion and to treat both acute and chronic disease ,” says TOR Spa . Located in the village of Ickham , five miles east of Canterbury , TOR is set within beautiful gardens alongside a small lake . “ At TOR we offer a different experience to other spas in Kent or other areas of the UK with our unique approach and Ayurvedic practices .” When relaxing at TOR , guests can have a swim and gently exercise aching muscles in the 95 ° F oxygenated pool and slowly unwind in the Finnish sauna or in the stone steam room . Treatments include the rejuvenating Abhyanga body massage , facials , salt brushing and hot stone massage . TOR also specialise in foot and hand revival : a cleansing , exfoliating and softening treatment that results in smoother skin and nails . A more target specific treatment is their ‘ sparkling eyes ’ treatment , which focuses on the delicate eye area to smooth away fine lines and reduce puffiness and dark circles .
Smaller but no less mighty than Kent ’ s most famed and favoured country house spa retreats , are the serene treatment rooms and therapists that can be found dotted around Kent and conveniently located in the county ’ s towns . Perfect for stopping by for midweek visits during times of stress and anxiety when such treatments are perhaps most needed , these small treasures can usually be booked at short notice . Whether sitting hunched over at your desk for too long with a back crying out for urgent relief , or stressing over tired skin in desperate need of some TLC , Kent ’ s small but serene spa services can sort you . Established in 1992 , Camomile Rooms ( www . camomilerooms . co . uk ) has become a trusted favourite in the cathedral city of Canterbury . In 2021 , founder Maxine was awarded the Skin Specialist of the Year in Southeast England at the British Hair and Beauty Awards and the salon also won several awards in The Kent Health and Beauty Awards , plus a number of other accolades during its 30 years . Offering a myriad of massages from traditional back neck and shoulder to pregnancy
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massage and even a quartz spa full body scrub , Camomile Rooms also offer a host of specialist facial treatments to target individual skin needs . These include working on fine lines and wrinkles as well as combating dull dehydrated skin , sun-damaged skin , acne congestion and acne scarring .
In North Kent , The Hair and Beauty Rooms Chislehurst ( www . thehairandbeautyrooms . co . uk ) offer a wonderful array of spa treatments from the pretty village in which they are based . From targeted facials and body massages to reflexology and mother-to-be massages , you are sure to find a treatment to suit your own specific needs . The original spa town , it comes fittingly that Tunbridge Wells is awash with lovely treatment rooms and places to seek sanctuary from therapeutic experiences . These include Serenity Therapies ( www . serenitytherapies . com ) who offer a wide variety of facial treatments including the use of products such Ekseption Luxury Caviar , Eve Taylor and Serenity signature when undergoing their bespoke or natural ‘ facelifts ’. As well as facials , Serenity also takes a holistic approach when it comes to treatments such as massage , looking at the client as a whole and working on their individual requirements so treatments are tailor made to suit them . From lymphatic drainage massage and myofascial release to the more traditional sports massage , aromatherapy and Indian head massage - whatever you are looking to pay attention to or ease the pain of , Serenity will find a solution .
Royal Tunbridge Wells has come a long way since the 1600s , when it was best known to offer pure air and the healthy waters of the Chalybeate Spring . Its popularity was at its height in the time of Charles I when his physicians sent his wife , Henrietta Maria , to the spring to ‘ re-establish her health ’ after she gave birth to Prince Charles in 1630 . Today , Tunbridge Wells is still home to some of the most well-renowned spas in the UK including The Spa Hotel ( www . spahotel . co . uk ); set in 14 acres of picturesque grounds the hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1880 and has since built a reputation for style , sophistication , relaxation and fine dining . In keeping with the tradition of the town , The Spa Hotel is home to SpaSpa which offers a range of heavenly treatments as well as a pool , steam room , sauna and gym - perfect for combining with afternoon tea in The Orangery Restaurant .
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