insideKENT Magazine Issue 36 - March 2015 | Page 72

HEALTH+WELLNESS

Spa Days at Utopia Spa – ROWHILL GRANGE

It's always a pleasure to embark on the leafy drive up to the 18th-century manor house that is
home to Rowhill Grange and its award-winning Utopia Spa. Whilst guests at the hotel have
access to the spa facilities as part of their stay, a great way to experience some indulgent
pampering is to enjoy a luxurious spa day. So, that's exactly what I signed up for. BY SAMANTHA G
A friendly welcome awaits you at the Utopia Spa,
as excited guests ready for a day of preening,
pampering and relaxation are, upon entrance,
ushered into the comfortable lounge area to enjoy
a refreshing beverage and mini flapjack, while
perusing the lunch and afternoon tea menus.
All guests on the day spa package have the
choice of either lunch or afternoon tea as part of
their experience, around which your treatments
and spa time are tailored.
Having chosen our two courses from a mouthwatering lunch menu, my guest and I descended
into the tranquil haven of the spa, donned our
complimentary robes, and headed to the classical
Roman-inspired poolside.
The ground floor hydrotherapy pool, bubble tub
and Jacuzzi was our first stop of the day – the
flowing water jets and delicate bubbles beginning
our descent into relaxed bliss. A few gentle lengths

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of the first floor pool was followed by a quick
burst in the steam room and sauna, before drying
off on the relaxing poolside loungers.
Next up on our itinerary was our treatments, for
which we happily headed back upstairs to one
of the 19 plush treatment rooms. Met by our
professional therapists and keen to try something
new, we both embarked on the spa's signature
top to toe treatment, Total Harmony.
Body brushing, lava stones, aromatherapy and
the stress-relieving hot stone face massage
certainly didn't disappoint. Hannah, my therapist
for the day, worked out knots and stresses I
didn't even know I had, and my skin was left
buffed to perfection. Floating out of my treatment,
and armed with recommendations for Temple
Spa products, it was time to head to lunch.
Sated after braised gammon knuckle terrine, coq
au vin, and soy beef noodles respectively, we

headed back to the spa area for another swim,
steam, sauna and hydrotherapy session before
utilising the well-appointed changing areas
complete with powerful showers, hairdryers and
GHD straighteners.
The great thing about the evidently and befittingly
popular spa days at Rowhill Grange is that the
carefully planned treatment, lunch and afternoon
tea times are cleverly staggered to ensure that
the spa facilities never feel busy and guests never
feel rushed. In fact, there were times that my
guest and I had areas of the spa to ourselves –
making for an even more decadent experience.
We can't wait to return!

Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa
Wilmington
DA2 7QH
01322 615136
www.rowhill grange.co.uk

a luxury spa day at Rowhill Grange Hotel’s luxurious Utopia Spa.

With the sweet scent of spring lingering in the air, what could be more
refreshing than submerging your body into a warming bubble tub while
those winter pressures melt away? If the prospect of watery pleasures
accompanied by a relaxing all over body massage puts a spring in your
step, don’t miss this fabulous competition.

To win this fabulous prize, simply follow both @Rowhill_Grange and
@insideKENT on Twitter and visit www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk/win
to complete the following question:

Your spa day at Rowhill Grange will begin with light refreshments on
arrival, followed by full use of a Romanesque themed main pool – a
large hydrotherapy pool surrounded by pressure jets and waterfalls –
bubble tub, sauna and steam facilities. You can spend time lazing by the
pools, add a little activity to your experience and join one of the daily
fitness or wellness classes on offer, or enjoy a workout in the gym. Your
day will include a 55-minute full body massage or relaxing Temple Spa
facial, plus a delicious two-course lunch or afternoon tea.

a. Tranquillity
b. RG’s
c. Utopia

What is the name of Rowhill Grange Hotel’s luxury spa?

Terms and conditions: One winner and a guest are invited to enjoy a
spa day at the Utopia Spa with one 55-minute massage or facial per
guest, plus a two-course lunch or afternoon tea. The prize must be
taken Monday to Thursday before 30th September 2015. Booking subject
to availability. Over 18s only.

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