KENTSTAYCATION
Spring Stays and Rainy Days cont ...
THE CAVE THE HAYLOFT
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Extend your experience in Canterbury by staying at your very own countryside retreat : The Hayloft from Bloom Stays . Perched on the edge of a picture-perfect meadow and with mesmerising views of rolling hills and the North Downs , The Hayloft is the perfect place for enjoying all the wonders of springtime . Newly renovated , the owners have worked tirelessly with their Scandinavian interior designer to create a space that is luxurious , modern and homely in one of Kent ’ s acclaimed National Landscapes .
The beautifully furnished open-plan living area on the first floor , complete with woodburning stove , has wonderful views with one wall almost entirely glass . It opens onto a large sun trap terrace , complete with comfortable outdoor sofas and dining area from which the surrounding countryside and sunsets feel even closer . Steps lead down to a patio and private hot tub - the perfect place to unwind , even in the rain .
Each of the three ground-floor bedrooms has architectural windows or sliding doors , providing charming outlooks across the greenery around you . The master suite is particularly indulgent , with a super-king bed , six-metre wide sliding doors and a luxurious freestanding bath . Situated on a small country estate , the house has its own private piece of fenced meadow with a gate leading you into the rest of the nine-acre field , which guests are welcome to roam around and enjoy , as well as directly onto a footpath with endless opportunities for rejuvenating rambles .
As well as plenty of self-catering , homeaway-from-home style stays , Canterbury offers more of a luxury hotel experience in the form of the Cave Hotel . Cave has a glamorous persona that is sought after by those that love bags of style alongside a sumptuous stay . With 41 opulent guest rooms , spa facilities , the Firepit restaurant , decadent cocktail lounge and a 6,591-yard golf course , a stay at Cave is promised to be a luxury experience - no matter what the weather .
Expect a truly indulgent stay , with rooms that boast the likes of huge wraparound balconies , standalone UFO baths , rainfall showers and plush super-king beds . With mattresses provided by the same brand appointed to royalty , 65-inch television screens , coffee makers , fluffy cotton robes , super high-tech features and adjustable mood lighting that even includes a ‘ romance ’ setting , any spring showers outdoors will certainly not be a bother to you . If the rooms alone don ’ t deliver enough indulgence and relaxation , guests can immerse themselves in the saline hydrotherapy pool , 12-seater jacuzzi or the warmth of the sauna .
Kent truly comes with an abundance of luxury hotel stays certain to brighten up any rainy spring day . One of Kent ’ s best spa hotels comes in the form of Rowhill Grange , an award-winning , four-silver-star hotel and spa , and part of the acclaimed Alexander Hotels Group . Priding itself on its pièce de résistance : the Utopia Spa , Rowhill really is an oasis of calm . Featuring 19 treatment rooms , iconic Romanesque split-level pools , saunas , steam rooms , whirlpools and more , guests are invited to nurture and fortify their bodies with heat , water and scent . 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 and a wander around the pretty grounds that surround the hotel .
Add a little more to your stay at Rowhill by venturing out to enjoy the arts at Orchard West Theatre . This March , Orchard West will be showing the likes of An Evening with Anton Du Beke and Friends , The Sooty Show and Tony Blackburn ’ s Back to the 60s , as well as many other shows and performances .
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