Country retreats
If the phrase "health farm" conjures up images of matronly types unearthing turnips, you are in for a truly decadent surprise at one of Britain’s luxurious country retreats. While you truly get away from it all in a gorgeous rural setting, enjoying a rich array of health, fitness and beauty experiences, you’ll realize that the main harvest here is a feeling of complete well-being. Check out this small selection for endlessly customizable quick trips or long stays.
Champneys Health Resort
Champneys Health Resort (www.champneys.com/resort_tring.asp) in Tring near
Hemel Hempstead enjoys a rich history as the UK’s first health farm. Champneys Tring pioneered the concept of holistic health of treating the whole person: mind, body and soul. The Rothschild Mansion is set in 170 acres of parklands and retains its period mansion style and also boasts delightful grounds that surround the resort. To further unwind, you can go for relaxing walks in the beautiful
Hertfordshire countryside.
Grayshot Hall
Just one hour from London, set in a beautiful corner of rural England, Grayshot Hall (www.grayshottspa.com/) has 47 acres of gardens, woods and sweeping lawns, adjoining 700 acres of National Trust land preserved for its outstanding natural beauty. With a choice of luxury bedrooms and relaxation areas, Grayshott Hall is a destination for health, beauty and leisure.
Hoar Cross Hall
Hoar Cross Hall (www.hoarcross.co.uk/), just north of
Lichfield, combines the sumptuous pleasures of staying in an elegant English stately home with the facilities of a superb modern spa resort. Hoar Cross Hall offers superb surroundings, fine dining and beautiful bedrooms suites and penthouses for you to enjoy.
Stobo Castle
Perched on a hill amongst rolling grounds, shaded by trees and set around a picturesque Scottish loch. Stobo Castle (www.stobocastle.co.uk/) effortlessly sets the scene for an experience less ordinary. Whether it’s relaxation and pampering or exercise and toning, why not give yourself a personal treat.
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