ROWHILL GRANGE
One of Kent ’ s most rural and beautiful areas of countryside is of course the Weald . 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 fourmetre 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 .
A proud part of the acclaimed Alexander Hotels group , Rowhill Grange ( www . alexanderhotels . co . uk / rowhill-grange ) is an award-winning , foursilver-star hotel in Greater London near Dartford . Crafted from a ‘ desire to transport the senses away from the everyday ’, Rowhill ’ s ‘ Utopia ’ is a spa destination like no other . Featuring 19 treatment rooms including two couples ’ treatment rooms , iconic Romanesque split-level pools , saunas , steam rooms , whirlpools and more , Rowhill promises every guest a truly invigorating and refreshing break away to leave them feeling their best upon departure . Inviting guests to nurture and fortify their body with heat , water and scent , guests will reconnect with their centre and find equilibrium through a range of bio-nutritional therapies from OSKIA of London and deeply aromatic treatments from Temple Spa , along with Rowhill ’ s own unique Utopia Rituals . After your treatments , spend the day unwinding in your soothing fluffy robe while you enjoy a drink at the bar , delicious dining in the Elements bar , or explore Rowhill ’ s pretty grounds .
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 practised 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
THE SPA HOTEL
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 specialises 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 .
The original spa town , Royal Tunbridge Wells established its fame and character in the time of Charles I when his physicians sent his wife Henrietta Maria to the Chalybeate spring to ‘ re-establish her health ’ after she gave birth to Prince Charles in 1630 . Today , it is fitting that Royal Tunbridge Wells is awash with places to seek sanctuary and therapeutic experiences , being home to some of the most wellrenowned 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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