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TOR Spa Retreat , Ickham torsparetreat . com
The UK ’ s leading Ayurvedic health spa , TOR Spa Retreat offers unique spa packages and retreat days from its home in the village of Ickham , five miles east of Canterbury . Guests are invited to experience the benefits of an Ayurvedic lifestyle during their visit ; an ancient system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago . Based on the belief that health and wellness are dependent on the balance between our mind , body , spirit and environment , Ayurveda encourages those who practise it to live in tune with nature ’ s laws .
At the TOR Spa Retreat , visitors will be greeted by their on-site Ayurvedic practitioner , a studio lounge with soft sofas and gentle background music , and a Finnish sauna and stone steam room fit for relaxation . To make the most of a wellness excursion at the spa hotel , guests can book an Ayurveda Retreat package , which includes full access to the spa , ensuite accommodation , a one-hour health consultation and one Ayurvedic treatment per day , as well as home-cooked vegetarian meals . With yoga , Pilates , mindfulness and life coaching sessions also available , more information can be found on their website .
Cedar Cottage at Bore Place , Chiddingstone boreplace . org
A 500-acre estate with a focus on organic farming and regenerative land management , Bore Place offers holiday stays , group retreat accommodation , marked trails to explore the grounds and a whole host of public events . Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , the Bore Place estate is home to a wide variety of reptiles , bats , deer and butterflies , with a wildflower meadow in full bloom during the summertime .
With five accommodation options on the grounds from converted stables and barns to glamping , for a blissful stay with up to four guests Cedar Cottage offers a lovely escape to recharge in these early months of the year . Featuring two bedrooms , a living room with a warming log burner and an outdoor terrace to enjoy the countryside views , Cedar Cottage is fit for couples , small families and groups of friends for a relaxing weekend away . For those who remember to bring walking shoes , there are trails woven throughout the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre estate offering panoramic views of the unspoiled countryside , with many excellent spots to sit and reflect . To fully unwind with nature through a stay at the Bore Place estate , find out more about a yoga-centred retreat via their website .
Lavender & Sage Bespoke Spa B & B , Staplehurst lavender-sage . co . uk
A haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of the High Weald of Kent , Lavender & Sage offer bespoke B & B stays in addition to afternoon and day spa escapes . This January , visitors can unwind at the Scandinavian-style Sage Cottage for an overnight stay that ’ s sure to provide a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life .
Inside the cottage , guests will find a four-poster king-sized bed with crisp Egyptian cotton bedding , fluffy white gowns and a spacious en-suite bathroom . The following morning , guests can enjoy their complimentary continental breakfast out on the private deck , bathing in the panoramic countryside views . In the winter months , the B & B ’ s cosy firepit can be booked at an additional cost alongside a firepit hamper including a bag of marshmallows , extendable forks and sparklers in addition to cosy hats and gloves to keep warm by the crackling fire . Perfect for couples or small circles of friends looking for a luxurious and peaceful break , Sage Cottage is an absolute mustvisit this new year . www . insidekent . co . uk • 55