Champneys Henlow revisited August 2019

It was a special birthday and my daughter and I returned to Champneys Henlow for a three-night spa break last month to celebrate. Henlow Grange is a health spa located in Bedfordshire which is set in 150 acres of beautiful grounds. Refurbishment of the spa began in 2017 and work is still ongoing. We visit every year so it was with great interest that we noted the changes which have succeeded in blending the old familiar traditional feel of the place with contemporary innovations. Our ultra-stylish Luxe room was on the ground floor opposite the weir so we had a splendid private patio area with terrific views, and we were lucky to have lots of warm sunny weather during our stay too.

Our little piece of heaven at Champneys Henlow! 

The lush grounds are the epitome of peace and tranquility. 

We started our blissful four days with a substantial Afternoon Tea in the restaurant

With the emphasis being on healthy eating food is always one of the highlights on a Champney’s spa break, and this was an example of a four-course dinner we enjoyed one evening. All the meals are low calorie or light diet and the portion sizes are small but surprisingly tasty and filling.

To start – the Amuse-bouche of the day

Followed by a delicious home-made soup

And my favourite dish – a twice-baked cheese Soufflé

For dessert – a meringue nest with soft fruit

And my favourite dish – a twice-baked cheese souffle

For dessert – meringue nest with soft fruit

At Champneys Henlow we took advantage of being able to eat outside most lunchtimes

The pool has an adjacent jacuzzi and several seating areas and day beds for lounging around

We spent a lot of time relaxing in the stunning pool and spa area

We particularly liked this new garden area which was a delightful place to sit……

and appreciate the beautiful plants and water features 

With special thanks to Lucy and Hannah who made our stay special with thoughtful gestures like this cake for my birthday. A lovely surprise at lunchtime on our final day!

Granny Apples says “Cheers”!