‘Spring Awakening’
A Luxury Weekend Retreat At Champneys Spa – Forest Mere, Hampshire
Friday 12th April- Sunday 14th April 2023
Relax, Renew and Revive – At Champneys Forest Mere, this is their speciality…..
This ‘Spring Awakening’ weekend will inspire you to let go of old ways of being, rediscover who you really are and what truly inspires you. You will immerse yourself in yoga, healthy eating, relaxation, stunning countryside and beautiful spa surroundings to completely revitalise your senses.
This secluded lakeside resort serves as the ideal countryside hideaway, where your hardest decisions revolve around which cutting-edge Thermal spa experience to try and which treatment to choose.
Located in Liphook, a leafy Hampshire village in the South Downs, Forest Mere is framed by 160 acres of enchanting woodland and sweeping greens.
Positioned next to a tranquil lake, the nature-filled grounds are a picture-perfect calming oasis that will lift your spirits and soothe your senses – a breath of fresh air and state-of the-art facilities.
There are plenty of ways to satisfy your sense of adventure at Forest Mere outside of our scheduled yoga classes:-
Row around our private boating lake Folly Pond,
Enjoy an exhilarating bike ride around the nature-filled 160-acre grounds
Try your hand at a game of chess or tennis.
Attend additional clases – with HIIT classes, hula-hooping, circuit training, spin, local yoga, Pilates and PT sessions running everyday our activity schedule will keep you active during your visit.
In cooler weather Champneys spas don’t get cosier than Forest Mere. Draped in comforting lowlighting and super soft furnishings, the snuggle is real. There’s no doubt about it, you’ll find it hard to resist a post-treatment snooze in front of the flickering fire.
This weekend begins at 2pm on Friday through to 4pm on Sunday.
You can relax in the sauna/ steam room, Jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub, take a dip in the huge swimming pool or visit the fully equipped gym.
Each guest has one Thalassotherapy session included in the cost of the weekend. A mineral rich warm pool with hydrotherapy jets to stimulate and tone tired aching muscles. Excellent for treating cellulite, arthritis and general muscular and joint aches and pains. N.B This is a group treatment.. Other treatments may be pre booked, please contact ‘Free Spirit Travel’ for more info.
Accommodation
At the end of a long relaxing day in the spa, energetic activities and hearty meals, Champneys bedrooms are ready and waiting to sweep you off to cloud nine.
Modern, spacious and comfy, rooms are your own little cocoon with countryside views.
If you usually struggle to drift off, a spritz their spa-scented pillow mist in a rainbow shape over the bed, before slipping between the sheets will do the trick. Lie back and let gentle notes of lavender and chamomile send you into a heavenly slumber.
Light, airy, simple and modern Standard rooms feature garden views and come with a choice of double or twin beds.
Each room also has:- Flat screen TV / En-Suite facilities / Sumptuous cotton towels / Fine quality linen / Comfy armchair / Hairdryer / In-room safe / Wifi / Tea and coffee
Food
The food is plentiful, delicious and served buffet style in the restaurant. Champney’s pride themselves with their nutritious gourmet cuisine, in proper portion sizes, beautifully presented and using fresh locally sourced ingredients, often grown in their own vegetable gardens.
Working to the principles of moderation, balance and variety, the chefs and nutritionists aim to educate and empower.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included beginning with dinner on Day 1 and completing with lunch on Day 3. Vegetarian options are always included.
Yoga and Schedule
Friday
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Check in, relax and enjoy the facilities
Free time
5:00pm – 6:30pm: Slow and grounding restorative yoga followed by an intention setting yoga nidra
7:30pm onwards: Dinner
Saturday
8am – 9:30am: Detox hatha flow class followed by relaxation
9:30am: Breakfast
free time
12:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch
free time
5:30pm – 7:30pm: Yin yoga/ /Yoga Nidra
7:30pm onwards: Dinner
Sunday
8am – 9:30am: Hatha slow flow class and meditation to open both body and mind
9:30am: Breakfast
free time
12:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch
free time
4:00pm: Depart
Cost
Single - £583
Sharing - £549
NB* You may also attend any open yoga classes scheduled in the Forest Mere timetable, together with any fitness classes taking place at the spa.
At Forest Mere all of the facilities are in one place, which makes it easy to hop between lengths in the swimming pool, time in the jacuzzi and stargazing in the outdoor thermal suite. There is also a fully equipped gym, bicycles and a tennis court.
Getting there – either visit the Champneys website for travel directions or we can send you details by post on request.
Includes – Accommodation, full board beginning with dinner on the arrival evening and ending with lunch on the departure day, yoga classes as scheduled, one Hydtotherapy treatment for 2 night stays and 2 for 4 night stays, use of facilities and open classes.
Not Included – Travel, transfers, insurance, drinks and snacks (other than those included with dinner, lunch or breakfast), therapies, massages and treatments other than Hydrotherapy treatment as listed above.
