Healthy eating

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.

effects-2 — *Our little piece of heaven at Champneys Henlow!*

img-20190901-wa0007-1 — *The lush grounds are the epitome of peace and tranquility.*

img_20190819_1518043 — *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.

img_20190821_1917146 — *To start – the Amuse-bouche of the day*

img_20190821_1928432 — *Followed by a delicious home-made soup*

img_20190821_1952039 — *And my favourite dish – a twice-baked cheese Soufflé*

img_20190821_2024291 — *For dessert – a meringue nest with soft fruit*

And my favourite dish – a twice-baked cheese souffle

For dessert – meringue nest with soft fruit

27258546 (2) — *At Champneys Henlow we took advantage of being able to eat outside most lunchtimes*

27258533 — *The pool has an adjacent jacuzzi and several seating areas and day beds for lounging around*

27266819 (2) — *We spent a lot of time relaxing in the stunning pool and spa area*

img-20190901-wa0008-1 — *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! img-20190901-wa0004-2

img_20190821_1918583 — *Granny Apples says “Cheers”!*

Welcome to our latest spa resort experience at Champneys Tring. This month my daughter and I returned to one of our favourite places to celebrate her birthday with one aim, – to indulge in three days of relaxation and pampering and this is the perfect place to do just that!

img_20180608_1233216 We enjoyed sampling the new summer menu with the accent very much on healthy eating combined with the Champneys food philosophy of moderation, balance and variety. Dining here is always a pleasure with excellent service and beautifully presented dishes. Tring-Restaurant

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These plates of food are typical examples of the starter, main and dessert courses we enjoyed during our stay. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style with an enormous choice available, and dinner is a more formal three course meal from an a la carte menu.

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The gardens and extensive grounds are beautifully kept and visiting in June we saw the resort at its best bathed in sunshine. We made the most of the outdoor seating and pool areas, and staying in a Ground Floor Garden room on this visit we also had our own patio with chairs, table and sun loungers.

The Mansion House is an elegant building at the heart of the resort with several lounge rooms designed for rest, relaxation and comfort which are tastefully furnished to a high standard.