insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 159

NEWS STYLISH NEW LOOK FOR EASTWELL MANOR, CHAMPNEYS HOTEL AND SPA A series of major refurbishments have taken place at Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel and Spa over the past 12 months, and since Champneys purchased the hotel in 2016. Guests can now rediscover this beautiful and historic hotel set in hundreds of acres of landscaped gardens and parkland. The hotel boasts stylish new bedrooms in the main house, each which channel a 1920’s and 1930’s design, complete with tactile upholstery and furnishings, classical details and art deco style bathrooms. Refurbishment of all 62 bedrooms at the hotel and mews cottages are due for completion this summer. The newly refurbished exclusive AA Rosette Manor Restaurant and Spa Restaurant, together with the new Lounge Bar, have also been newly renovated to a high standard, and Eastwell Manor’s state-of-the-art Champneys Spa now features a stylish new look 20m heated indoor pool area (as well as a heated outdoor pool during the summer months), sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, fitness classes, spacious treatment rooms and the newly renovated Spa Restaurant – the perfect spot for a spa weekend getaway or a relaxed light lunch. Visit www.eastwellmanor.co.uk. STEPHEN JAMES GROUP LAUNCHES FIRST BMW URBAN STORE AT BLUEWATER The Stephen James Group have opened the UK’s first BMW Urban Store at Bluewater, which is the latest in a successful series of car brand stores and experiences at Bluewater. The 1,600sq-ft BMW store is located on the Lower Thames Walk, opposite Lipsy London. The Stephen James Group is an authorised BMW and MINI retailer based in London and Kent with four BMW and three MINI centres serving Bromley, Enfield, Ruxley and Woolwich. They pride themselves on offering their customers the highest levels of expertise, knowledge and service, and Bluewater is a welcome addition to their successful group. The instore BMW product geniuses can aid customers in building their own vehicle using the latest technology in their own desired specification, therefore creating a more bespoke product. Customers can take a test drive from Bluewater and purchase directly from the store. There is also the option to use interactive ‘click and buy’ screens, to browse different models and purchase online. Better still, current BMW and MINI drivers can enjoy a free barista-style coffee in the Isetta bar on presentation of their car key. GOATHAM’S GREAT KENT CYCLE RIDE RETURNS The Goatham’s Great Kent Cycle Ride returns for 2018, with a new route covering over 220 miles of the county’s roads on 6th, 7th and 8th July, raising money for Kent Sports Trust to help people across Kent access sporting and recreation activities. The riders will set off from the headquarters of AC Goatham & Son at Flanders Farm, Hoo, on the morning of Friday 6th July, travelling to Ashford via the Weald of Kent and stopping off at Leeds Castle for refreshments. With one- or three-day options for cyclists, the event is open to all ages (over 14) and abilities, giving even the most modest of bike riders the chance to be involved in something special, to have fun, and to make lasting friendships all while raising money for charity. To secure your place on the Goatham's Great Kent Cycle Ride, visit www.kentsportstrust.org, email [email protected] or call 01634 820780. It costs £75 per person to register and there is a minimum fundraising target. Money raised will fund the work of Kent Sports Trust and a donation will be made to Help for Heroes. 159