KENTSTAYCATION
HYTHE IMPERIAL GREEN FARM
CHILSTON PARK
CART LODGE
walks , chancing upon the friendly animals that the land is home to . Granting couples precious time to relax , read and explore , a babymoon at Green Farm is an excellent way to celebrate an upcoming addition to the family .
FOR A DREAMY ANNIVERSARY … Cart Lodge , Blackham bloomstays . com
If you ’ re stuck on a gift for your spouse to celebrate your next milestone together , why not treat them to a romantic weekend getaway ? Cart Lodge , a beautifully renovated holiday home , is the perfect place to enjoy quality time together to mark the occasion . This open-plan lodge displays phenomenal views of the landscaped gardens and surrounding countryside , and its one floor of country charm includes a cosy seating area , wood-burning stove and exposed beams . With a slipper bath and spacious walk-in shower , a visit to Cart Lodge is sure to provide couples with some well-deserved rest and relaxation .
If adventure is more what you ’ re after , guests can take a trip to Scotney Castle and Gardens or to the Spa Valley Railway and jump aboard its steam train for a trip through the Kentish countryside . Wherever you choose to visit , a stay at Cart Lodge is fit for any anniversary - from paper and copper to silver and diamond .
FOR A WELLNESS RETREAT … Hythe Imperial Hotel , Hythe hytheimperial . co . uk
There ’ s a reason that seaside air has been prescribed as a cure since the early 19th century . In Victorian England , a dose of clean sea air was seen to cure most ailments , and though modern medicine has mostly debunked this , there is some miracle to the curative seaside myth . One such example is the Hythe Imperial Hotel , a fourstar hotel that offers guests remedial and luxurious stays just a stone ’ s throw from the beach . The hotel Leisure Club ’ s intimate spa relaxation area offers a range of treatments ; with four rooms , three nail stations and a hot stone relaxation area , guests of the Hythe Imperial Hotel are treated to only the very best .
For overnight guests , spa , gym and leisure facility access is included with a cosy room overlooking either the vibrant seascape or manicured gardens . Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool , jacuzzi spa bath , steam room and sauna , as well as a fitness studio with complimentary inductions and personal training . From full body massages to anti-ageing facials , candle massages and manicures , there are spa-day luxuries for anyone seeking the ultimate wellness experience - whatever the occasion .
FOR A CELEBRATORY AFTERNOON TEA … Chilston Park Hotel , Lenham handpickedhotels . co . uk / chilstonpark
Celebrate in style and total grandeur at Chilston Park Hotel , nestled in the rural countryside of Lenham . Boasting divine afternoon tea , an award-winning restaurant and bedrooms fit for royalty , this elegant country house couldn ’ t be more of a perfect location to toast a glass of fizz and treat loved ones to a luxurious getaway .
Guests can delight in the transporting atmosphere of the Marble Lounge , adorned with sparkling chandeliers and sumptuous furnishings , while indulging in a selection of carefully prepared pastries , sandwiches and warming leaf tea . To add to the special celebrations , Chilston also hosts a Jazz Afternoon Tea on selected dates with live music from talented musicians .
Each of the hotel ’ s 53 bedrooms is beautifully furnished and utterly unique from the rest , all showcasing characterful features and offering the very best linens and luxury amenities . For those looking for that extra special touch , Chilston Park ’ s spectacular suites with canopied fourposter beds and roll-top baths will not disappoint . www . insidekent . co . uk • 57