Champneys Forest Mere, Lake View

I had a wonderful return visit to Forest Mere, this time on my own for the first time. I needed some rest and time to look after me and that's exactly what I got. The staff were great, my room was clean and comfortable although the bathrooms are a bit dated. The bed was fine but I did miss my memory foam mattress! The food was delicious and healthy. It was the same menu each night but I found things to enjoy on my three night stay. Had I stayed longer, I'd have ended up having the same meals again which is a bit disappointing. I did a couple of classes, all of which I enjoyed although you now have to pay for them. Champneys have made small cuts to what's provided, ie charges for attending classes, but it's still my go to place when I need to step off the world briefly. My only criticism is that the website states solo travellers can share a 'Champneys' table at dinner if they so wish but the person on reception wasn't aware of this (he did say he was new) and there was no such table. This needs to be offered or removed from the website.

We have just come back from a very relaxing 3 night stay. We've been many times before to Champneys Forest Mere but this was the best experience yet. Staff were attentive and fantastic as always, room was spotless and very spacious. The food was delicious, huge fans of the lunch buffet, everything was being restocked very quickly so you were never waiting for anything. We went for a few bike rides using their bikes, which was a lot of fun! We noticed lots of updates since our last visit such as new bikes, outside pool area is looking much smarter, new poolside bar and super comfy sunbeds dotted about. Excellent experience! We just wish you could book your next stay whilst still at Champneys and not have to phone and book as it takes forever to speak to anyone!

Amazing spa. Beautiful location and stunning view. The facilities are fantastic. Pools lovely. Relaxation rooms are nice. Some saunas around the pool were not working so the ones that were had a crowd. Wish the hydrotherapy was open also. No availability for treatments. Sadly at 6pm no hot drinks were served, and no one would make me one, so I couldn't have a cup of tea to sit on the balcony looking over the lake which was a shame. Also shop closed earlier than anticipated considering there were lots of evening guests. But my gripes aside it really is a lovely spa.