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.
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