insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 115

COMPETITION

Eastwell Manor

BY GEMMA DUNN

Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, award-winning country house and spa, Eastwell
Manor, doesn't just offer hospitality; it offers an experience – and an unrivalled one at that.
Quality without compromise, peaceful seclusion, and striking grounds are just some of the
promised features that more than warrant its Four Red Star and Two AA Rosette standing.
Owned and managed by the Parrett family,
Eastwell Manor stands in 65 acres of grounds
that are both rich in history and splendour. A stay
begins in the hotel's magnificent panelled
reception hall, which leads through to the luxurious
drawing room, bar and dining room, all
overlooking the perfectly manicured lawns.
Relaxing with a drink by the warming log fire,
the views don't come much more handsome
than this.
If you're looking for a taste of manor life,
staying overnight at Eastwell Manor is a must.
Choose from 23 tastefully decorated and furnished
en-suite rooms, each individually designed to
blend original features with the modern-day
amenities you would expect from a first-class
country house hotel; or, opt for the more secluded
Mews Cottages.
The one-, two-, and three-bedroom, en suite
cottages – converted from original Victorian
stables – offer guests flexibility and fabulous
kitchen, sitting room and dining facilities: this
high-quality courtyard accommodation is perfect
for family, friends and conference delegates
seeking privacy.
After some rest and relaxation? All residents
are granted complimentary use of Eastwell
Manor's extensive spa during their stay. This
includes a 20-metre, heated indoor swimming

pool; 20-metre, heated outdoor swimming pool
(summer months only); steam room; sauna;
Jacuzzi; hydrotherapy pool; TechnoGym; tennis
court; and pétanque pitches. The spa is also
open to non-residents on day or evening
packages.
Dreams, the beauty salon, features 15
luxurious treatment rooms. Its dedicated and
trained team of therapists and beauticians provide
a range of individual treatments and therapies
for residents and non-residents to relax, destress, rejuvenate, refresh, and beautify. The spa
is recognised by Guinot (Crown Salon 2014),
Clarins (Gold Salon) and Jessica (Fellowship
Award).
If food is on the agenda, you can't go wrong
with a booking at the award-winning Manor
Restaurant. Serving up French and modern
English cuisine, head chef, Byron Hayter, changes
the menus according to the seasons and
incorporates as much locally sourced produce
as possible. Alternatively, guests can enjoy allday dining in The Pavilion Restaurant and Bar,
and matchless afternoon teas in The Manor Bar
and Lounge.
For those looking to visit for corporate
reasons, Eastwell Manor's professional team of
conference organisers can book you one of the
apt seven suites available, and ensure all of the

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details are taken care of while you concentrate
on the business in hand.
This stunning country house hotel also
comprises the perfect facilities for private parties
and weddings. Licensed for the latter and civil
ceremonies in its three oak-panelled rooms in
the manor house and in the walled 'maids'
garden', there are few venues more spectacular.
Never a dull moment, Eastwell Manor is
home to a host of special events taking place in
2015 including celebration dinners; open air
theatre including Two Gentlemen of Verona, Hay
Fever, and Northanger Abbey; NarOperas (a mix
of narrative and opera); musical afternoon teas;
falconry displays; Birds & Beasts; murder
mysteries and a number of other informative,
amusing and gourmet events.

For information on these and the country house
hotel and spa itself, visit
www.eastwellmanor.co.uk.
Eastwell Manor
Eastwell Park
Boughton Lees
Ashford
TN25 4HR
01233 213000

DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST FOR TWO

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with a four-poster bed, three-course table d’hôte dinner, full English breakfast and full use of the
spa facilities on the day of arrival and the day of departure.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply follow Eastwell Manor ( eastwellmanor) and insideKENT
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entries is Friday 27th February 2015. Subject to availability. Prize to be taken Sunday-Friday only,
and before end June 2015.

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