Venue - at a glance
Champneys Forest Mere
Forest Mere,Liphook, Winchester, GU30 7JQ,
United Kingdom
Description
The Forest Mere experience is unlike any other and we believe it will leave you feeling peaceful and energised. Seeing Forest Mere for the first time is a breathtaking experience. Beautiful, mysterious woodland leads you to a clearing where the magnificent lake frames the Mansion House. Forest Mere blends enchanting grounds with the latest spa...
The Forest Mere experience is unlike any other and we believe it will leave you feeling peaceful and energised. Seeing Forest Mere for the first time is a breathtaking experience. Beautiful, mysterious woodland leads you to a clearing where the magnificent lake frames the Mansion House. Forest Mere blends enchanting grounds with the latest spa and beauty facilities.
Bathe in the UK’s first thalassotherapy pool, take a swim in the 25-metre pool or rejuvenate with mud treatments in the twilight Rasul Chamber. Forest Mere also holds an Alternative Health Clinic where guests can experience a healing circle, and therapies from Reiki to Graphology.
Summertime unveils a new dimension to Forest Mere with its outdoor heated pool and tennis court. Take in the breathtaking scenery with guided walks and rambles. Or take in the beautiful views from the Terrace Café overlooking the lake.
Latest Review
First of all I should mention that I went to stay a night using my Pru Health private medical insurance discount which enabled me to stay the night in a standard room for £35 (Platinum level member) which included 3 meals, 1 back massage and full use of the facilities so for me the value was AMAZING!
I went to Tring last time so I knew what to expect.
The food was healthy and great, I have no complaints. Dinner was a nice 3 course meal, there are various options to suit all. Breakfast and Lunch are buffets with all sorts of things on offer, all nutritionally balanced and healthy.
The room was sufficient, nothing special, just a standard room as expected.
The facilities were OK. I liked that there was a separate area of Sauna, Steam rooms for women only. Tring had only shared sex facilities so I apreciated that. However the steam room smelt musty so couldn't stay in there long.
The gym was more spacious as well as the pool so I was pleased. This time I did not join any classes but instead we went for a walk around the lake, it was really beautiful. The surroundings were the best.
My back massage was good, my thereapist was Carly. I would reccommend her to anyone going. I very rarely reccomment a therapist TBH but she was good and gave sound advice. I kind of wish I extended my massage which was only 25 mins but it was free after all.
Now the negatives.... We didn't get complimentary slippers this time. And in the spa dressing rooms the beauty products were not Champney branded. The toner, cleanser and moisturiser was cheapo stuff that my local gym supplies so I was very dissapointed. But I guess this is why for Tring you need to pay an extra £25 supplement which we were not charged in Forrest Mere. So maybe its a good thing?
I'm definitely going back, this time I will be going to Henlow in May and I can't wait.