Champneys

I have just returned from my first visit to Champneys Forest Mere and it was an amazing experience. On first approaching the house I was gobsmacked at it's beauty, and then intimidated, which shouldn't have been the case. I was greeted by Agnes with a warm welcome and soon put at ease. The weather was a typical English summer, but instead of hampering my time it ensured the grounds stayed lush and green and there were plenty of alternative classes that prevented me missing being outside. Accommodation was bright and airy, comfortable and relaxing without being outdated. Unfortunately the class timetable changed during the stay, and for several days ...

When my daughter had her third baby last summer I decided to treat us to a day experience at Champneys Henlow resort in Bedfordshire because I thought she needed a break and her husband could get to know their new daughter with a day alone with her. I am not really a woman who enjoys being pampered and I even get bored in the hairdressers so this was more a treat for her than me, or so I thought. In reality I loved every minute of my day. I had booked us in for a Top to Toe day which cost £280 for both of us, I chose this package because I knew my daughter would enjoy the manicure and pedicure. The day also included a body massage, facial and use of all the ...

I am a sporadic spa user and have visited Forest Mere as a Premier Guest approximately 18 months prior to the stay commented on below, that stay was good, however, this visit......... o My husband made a booking for a Weekend Mini Break at the Superior standard as a gift in April 2007. o I made contact with the booking service in June/July and confirmed the September date of my stay. During that conversation I requested that I could have a room with a lake view which the operative confirmed. I went on to quiz the operative as to the differences between the types of room and was assured that all Superior rooms would have either a balcony or a ...