HEALTH + WELLNESS
One such country estate full of history , beauty and luxury combined is the breathtaking Eastwell Manor ( www . champneys . com / hotels / eastwell-manor ). After you have been enthralled by the architectural beauty of the manor itself , 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 3000- 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 tension-melting 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 calm 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 tranquillity 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 . With an extensive range of packages such as Mum-to-Be pampers and special Spa Days , and a range of individual treatments that include everything from the Refresh and Revive Eye Treatment to traditional hot stone massages , AquaManda has something to suit everyone . Guaranteed to be an unforgettably luxuriant experience , unwind knowing you are in the hands of expert therapists .
As well as resplendent country houses , Kent ’ s countryside spas come in the form of rural retreats , too . Relax , rejuvenate and unwind at The Ferry House ’ s ( www . theferryhouse . co . uk ) treatment rooms on the isolated marshland of the Isle of Sheppey . At this hideaway massage spa beside The Swale estuary , expect excellent therapists and bespoke treatments tailored to your individual needs , with essential oil blends and special techniques to give a restoring experience for mind and body .
Another countryside retreat spa , Green Farm Kent ( www . greenfarmkent . co . uk ), can be found in the village of Shadoxhurst . Specialising in rural wellbeing , Green Farm is located among idyllic ancient woodland and meadow pastures , and is home to a luxury 15th-century farmhouse and boutique spa . Inspired by nature and the surrounding countryside , the spa offers luxurious ESPA treatments as well as an extensive beauty menu . From hot stone massages to rejuvenating facials , there is sure to be something for all guests to indulge in . The spa is also home to an indoor yoga studio , sauna and two outdoor hot tubs - one in a secluded walled garden and one overlooking lush fields and natural pond ; perfect for a refreshing dip between sauna and hot tub sessions .
Falling somewhere between country house and rural haven , is THE PIG at Bridge Place ’ s Potting Shed ( www . thepighotel . com ). Afterall , everyone likes a potting shed to tinker around in , but in these private spa sheds you can have a deeply relaxing treatment to restore both body and soul . Enjoy a treatment using products by VOYA , a range that shares THE PIG ’ s ethos of authenticity and wellbeing . After indulging in a treatment such as the anti-ageing restorative facial or an upper body unwind , why not treat yourself to a meal in the restaurant which celebrates the best of British garden food and Kent ’ s agriculture .
EASTWELL MANOR THE FERRY HOUSE
GREEN FARM KENT THE PIG AT BRIDGE PLACE ’ S POTTING SHED
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