Champneys Forest Mere Spa Resort

The Sanctuary, Liphook, GU30 7JG

From £180.00 per person

Our customer rating: 4/5

About

The Champneys name and spa luxury go together like warm robes and fluffy towels. But with its Alpine-chalet interiors, crackling fires and atmospheric lake-side setting, Forest Mere resort will surprise and delight even longtime fans of the brand. Squirrelled away in Hampshire, this country hideaway will take care of you from the moment you check-in until it’s time to hang up your dressing gown. If only real life was this easy!

Sweep up the driveway for your first glimpse of your pampering playground for the day (or longer, if you’re lucky). Forest Mere’s secluded setting will help your shoulders drop before you’ve even walked through the door. A former hunting lodge, the grand building perches above a glistening lake framed by 160 acres of enchanting woodland. 

With 88 spacious rooms, four shepherd’s huts, two restaurants and one very swish lobby, you’ll be able to switch off in complete luxury. But the main attraction is Forest Mere’s vast spa, ingeniously integrated into the sprawling, historic estate so that everything is conveniently located under one roof. 

Hop between the large, sparkling pool and jacuzzi, before a spot of stargazing in the outdoor thermal suite. But Forest Mere's facilities go far beyond the traditional. They invite you on a thermal journey that takes you from calming quartz bed to laconium, experience showers to the sub-zero temperatures of the snow room. 

Rituals in the 43 treatment rooms are a fusion of the traditional, holistic and cutting-edge - something that Champneys does best. They’re ahead of the curve when it comes to your fitness as well, with two studios, a buzzing schedule of activities and a newly-refurbished gym, plus bikes to hire, resort walks to amble and tennis courts for a fun game of doubles.

You’ll find it hard to believe that this wellness wonderland is just a 10-minute drive from the Hampshire village of Liphook. If you do venture out, the pretty town of Haslemere is nearby, with small independent shops, larger chains and a variety of places to eat and drink. You’re right on the edge of the South Downs National Park, a beautiful landscape ideal for longer hikes. In the mood for some nostalgia? Hollycombe Steam in the Country has a huge collection of steam-powered vehicles, or you can go on a treetop adventure at Go Ape Alice Holt.

But chances are you won’t want to leave Forest Mere until they prise you away from your heated water bed. Whether you're seeking a spa day or a longer retreat, Forest Mere promises to restore your inner peace amidst its tranquil lake and forest surroundings, ensuring you check-out feeling refreshed, revitalised and in peak form.

Popular Facilities

  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool (seasonal)
  • Outdoor thermal suite
  • Outdoor hydropool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Saunas
  • Steam rooms
  • Snow room
  • Monsoon showers
  • Gymnasium
  • Calming quartz bed
  • Two fitness studios
  • Waterbeds
  • Bike hire
  • Three guided resort walks
  • Tennis court
  • Garden chess

Packages

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The Original Spa Day

  • Three course lunch
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, fluffy robe and flip-flops
  • Arrive at 9am
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1 Night Original Spa Break

  • Overnight accommodation
  • Evening meal
  • Breakfast
  • Three course lunch
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, fluffy robe and flip-flops
  • Check in from 2pm - Check out of your room by 11am on the day of departure but continue your break until 4pm
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1 Night The Original Spa Break with Treatment

  • 1 treatment, 50 minutes
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Evening meal
  • Breakfast
  • Three course lunch
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, fluffy robe and flip-flops
  • Check in from 2pm - Check out of your room by 11am on the day of departure but continue your break until 4pm
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From £290.00 per person

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Details

Length of pool25m indoor, 15m outdoor (seasonal)
Towel and robes providedYes
Dual treatment roomsYes
Spa Accessible accessYes
Max no. in group6
Lockers availableYes
Product houseChampneys, Elemis, Clarins and Jessica
Dress for lunchNo
Minimum ageMinimum age is 16, and must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years and over
Local attractionsHaslemere, Ramster Gardens, Portsmouth, Hollycombe Steam in the Country and South Downs National Park
No. of bedrooms92
Check-in time14:00
Use facilities before check in timeNo
Hotel Accessible accessYes
Car parkingComplimentary
Electric car charging pointYes
Pets welcomeNo

Facilities

  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool (seasonal)
  • Outdoor thermal suite
  • Outdoor hydropool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Saunas
  • Steam rooms
  • Snow room
  • Monsoon showers
  • Gymnasium
  • Calming quartz bed
  • Two fitness studios
  • Waterbeds
  • Bike hire
  • Three guided resort walks
  • Tennis court
  • Garden chess

The Spa & Wellness at Champneys Forest Mere Spa Resort

Everyone needs the opportunity to switch off and let other people take care of them for a bit - and Champneys Forest Mere are experts in this field. With spa facilities that are second to none, you’ll feel totally looked after, with nothing to worry about other than what delightful thermal experience or treatment you’ll have next.

And if you love the kind of health resort where you’d be the odd one out if you were fully dressed, you’ve found your happy place! At this destination spa and wellness retreat everyone is here for the spa experience. At this all-robed affair, the only time you need to get dressed is for dinner.

Swim in the light-flooded indoor swimming pool, before going on the poolside thermal journey. There’s a laconium, sauna, sub-zero snow room and experience showers, with a large jacuzzi at the centre. The cosy wood panelling and low ceilings make you feel you’re tucked away in a ski chalet in the mountains.

Drift outdoors to the outdoor hydropool and relaxation area, or just find a cosy nook to curl up in with a book. Take your pick from heated water beds, relaxation pods, bean bags or swinging chairs. 

When it’s time for a treatment, there’s an encyclopaedia of rituals to try, from Champneys Signature facials and massages to something that’s just a bit different from the norm. Embrace your spiritual side with Psychic Healing or Angel Card readings, or try Crystal Reiki - your chakras will never have felt  so balanced!

The Gym & Fitness at Champneys Forest Mere Spa Resort

If you’re looking for a healthy mini break, Champneys Forest Mere is the perfect location. Its wellbeing ethos will give you a fitness boost and a little direction, helping you stay (or get) on track with a healthy lifestyle. 

The cutting-edge gym and two fitness studios are just the start of your Forest Mere fitness journey. Alongside the fantastic facilities, instructors and activities aim to give you the kind of knowledge and inspiration you can take home with you, while providing a fun workout at the same time.

Your activities can be every bit as adventurous or chilled as you choose. Enjoy an exhilarating bike ride through 160 acres of nature-filled grounds, or challenge your friends to a game of tennis.

Walking is a popular pastime here, with three resort routes on offer - the beautiful Lakeside route (1.5 miles) the Country HIke (3 miles) or the more challenging Discover Route (6 miles). Bring your walking boots as it can get muddy!

An alphabet of fitness classes from Aquafit to Zumba will tempt you to try something new, so why not get out of your comfort zone with a spot of Line Dancing, Total Barre or Rebounding? You may come home with a brand new hobby.

Restaurants & Food at Champneys Forest Mere Spa Resort

Guests rave about the food on offer at Champneys Forest Mere, with good reason. Beautifully presented and delicious, it’s also so healthy and nutritious you can enjoy it guilt-free, with no sense of deprivation.

Here, eating is all about real food plus the feel-good factor. It’s a far cry from the health farm stereotype where you escape to the local shop to stock up on cake to get you through the day!

Blending healthy food with a dash of decadence, meals here are an integral part of your wellness journey. Chef-prepared, they’re all made using fresh locally sourced ingredients, often grown in their own vegetable gardens.

You’ll eat in one of two elegant spa restaurants, with clever design touches that pay homage to Ken Wood (the founder of Forest Mere and inventor of the Kenwood food mixer),like a silver spoon wall feature and a chandelier made of golden whisks.

Looking for a lighter bite? The lakeside spa café offers a serene setting for smoothies, salads, and sandwiches, with a spacious terrace and pristine garden views. 

If you’re a solo spa-goer, you don’t have to eat alone (unless you want to, of course!). Back at the main restaurant, booking a spot at the Champneys Table lets you sip, sup and socialise with your fellow wellness-seekers, and it’s available at all main meals.

Spa Location

Champneys Forest Mere Spa Resort

Champneys Forest Mere Spa Resort

The Sanctuary
Liphook
GU30 7JG
02476 716 192

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How to get to the Spa?

By train: The nearest train station, Liphook, is less than a ten-minute taxi ride away. Trains here can take you to and from London Waterloo, Portsmouth and Guildford.

By bus: The nearest bus stop is about a 30-minute walk away. Best to get a train and a taxi.

By car: Champneys Forest Mere is close to the A3. It’s within an hour's drive of central London and just a 35-minute drive from Portsmouth. The postcode for your satnav is GU30 7JG.

Parking: Parking is free and plentiful

Reviews

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Lovely spa evening
  • 3 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 3 Satisfaction

Beautiful spa, would definitely return. Very lovely food. Shame a few areas were broken or closed in the spa. The only negative was the restaurant manager. Very rude as we arrived.

Charlotte Tufnell, Hampshire

Brilliant experience
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Treatment was good value and enjoyable. Spa itself was lovely and relaxing. The food was good although a bit of a limited menu unless changed frequently. My only suggestion would be to put cup in the changing area to enable guests to drink plenty of water, I find fountains deter me. I was very satisfied overall and would come again.

Deborah Howard, Haslemere

Company Day Out
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

We took 50 of our staff for a one day Spa that was to mark our 15 years of business. The staff loved every minute of the day. It was superbly organised from booking through to the execution of the day. A very motivated team after a wonderful day at Champney's. Highly recommend.

Brid Stenson, Bromley Kent

Evening Spa - get there before 6pm
  • 4 Service
  • 4 Quality
  • 4 Satisfaction

Forgot to take my original gift token but did have the booking invoice. Although not found on their system, by delving deeper I was located. I booked an evening spa and by the time I got there it was nearly 6pm and so I was not able to have a massage. But the pool is delightful - same depth throughout. And the pool aerobics class was fun. Didn't try the icy room but all the other hot/warm rooms were delightful. Food was excellent, although the lady on the table beside me had a book for reading between classes as they were busy. I may well go again.

Christinenull, holyport

Amazing high quality spa
  • 4 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Such a beautiful, peaceful location perfect for a relaxing getaway. Very high quality facilities and food on offer. In particular the beautician staff made you feel very comfortable and went above and beyond expectations for my facial/massage. Would definitely come back! SpaSeekers sorted everything out so we did not need to worry about directly contacting the spa which saves a lot of hassle.

Elizanull, Surrey

Wonderful
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

My sister got me a present for the evening spa and it was amazing. There were all these different individual rooms with different experiences. There was a gorgeous hot pool outside with jets and steam it was so lovely. Several saunas and steam rooms all of which were quiet and relaxing. Waterbeds/pods/chairs to longe in. There was an ice room, showers with a tropical setting that played birds tweeting. The fire room was so relaxing I could of stayed there most the day with a book. The shower facilities were good you did not need to bring anything. The evening meal was nutritious and there was a lot to chose from.checking in and out was easier and an excellent service throughout

Lauranull, Hampshire

Wonderful and peaceful stay
5 / 5

A beautiful two night stay at Forest Mere after being transferred from Eastwell Manor. Fantastic service and in particular our thanks to Claudine for swiftly changing our room to ensure we had the...... Read more

Wonderful break
5 / 5

The food is absolutely amazing, wonderful attentive staff, claudine at reception is delightful, the setting is beautiful. I live sitting by the lake taking in the view. Unfortunately a couple of the...... Read more

Avoid. Save your money and go literally anywhere else.
1 / 5

Do not go. Honestly. If you book, you will be treated with a customer phone line that you will wait on for 40-60 minutes to speak to anyone. Try it now before you book and you will see I am...... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Champneys Forest Mere serve afternoon tea?

Sweet tooth? Walk right this way. Champneys Forest Mere offers a delightful afternoon tea experience, for those who love to indulge amidst a serene spa setting. A twist on tradition, you can enjoy a selection of traditional finger sandwiches, an array of sweet treats and herbal teas, as well as a glass of bubbly. 

Is there a swimming pool at Champneys Forest Mere?

There are two! The 25m indoor pool is the star of the show, with a gorgeous vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a huge window which bathes the poolside area in light. By night, the pool area is softly lit, inviting you in for a twilight dip. In the summer, sun-seekers flock to the 15m outdoor pool. Fringed by comfy loungers and beautiful lawns, you’ll get plenty of vitamin D here. 

Is Champneys Forest Mere a Champneys’ resort?

Yes it is. Champneys has four resorts - Tring, Forest Mere, Henlow and Springs. . These are health spas with a laser focus on your health and wellbeing.

Its two luxury spa hotels, Eastwell Manor and Mottram Hall, feature all the mod cons you’d expect from a destination hotel (think elegant interiors, gourmet dining and afternoon tea) along with a Champneys spa.

Is there accommodation at Champneys Forest Mere?

There sure is! There are 88 rooms ranging from light and airy Standard rooms to Suites in the main manor house with comfy lounge areas, a king-size bed and stunning garden views. 

Or go glamping in one of four exquisite Shepherd’s Huts in the hotel grounds. These Scandi-inspired huts are designed for two people seeking extra privacy and total down time. 

What time is check-in and check-out at Champneys Forest Mere?

Spa days at Champneys Forest Mere start at 9am and end at 6pm, but do check your booking confirmation for full details. For residential stays, check-in is from 3pm, and check out is by 11am, but some spa breaks allow you to carry on using the facilities after you’ve checked out of your room.

Is alcohol available at Champneys Forest Mere?

Yes it is. The Champneys brand is all about moderation, so you will find alcohol in limited amounts on offer here. 

Where is Champneys Forest Mere located?

Champneys Forest Mere is a 10-minute drive from Liphook and the A3, and an hour and a half’s drive from West London. Trains from Waterloo to Liphook station take just over an hour. It’s also just a 35-minute drive from Portsmouth.

What should I bring for a Champneys spa day at Champneys Forest Mere?

Very little, as you’ll be spending most of your day swanning around in your complimentary towelling robe and flip-flops! You’ll obviously need swimwear to wear in the pool and thermal facilities. But it's a good idea to bring some spare swimwear or dry underwear to keep you feeling comfortable when you go for lunch, or if you’re planning on booking into a treatment. 

You’ll also need activewear and trainers if you’re going to use the gym or have a class, and a spare pair for outdoors if you fancy a stroll around the grounds. And, if you’re thinking about staying for dinner, you’ll need something smart/casual to wear. Just remember to reserve your table in advance.

Do I get to keep the flip flops provided at Champneys Forest Mere?

Yes you do! Flip flops are provided to all guests and are yours to keep. They’re also anti-slip tested so they’re perfect for the spa and poolside.

Who owns Champneys Forest Mere?

It’s part of the destination spa group Champneys, which is owned by the Purdew family. Founded on the philosophy that health, beauty and wellbeing are inextricably intertwined, its pioneering concepts continue to inspire to this day.

What is the history of Champneys Forest Mere?

Originally a hunting lodge and keeper’s house for the Royal Forest of Woolmer, Forest Mere was used as a ‘Wrennery’ to house women who served in the Royal Navy Service during World War II. It then served as a convalescent home for Canadian soldiers. 

After the war, businessman Ken Wood (who created that famous food mixer) bought the estate at auction and turned it into a health farm. It was bought by the Purdew’s in 1995, and is now a much-loved part of the Champneys group.

Is Champneys Forest Mere accessible?

Yes it is. Champneys Forest Mere offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, disabled parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Is Champneys Forest Mere family-friendly?

Sorry, it’s not. Champneys Forest Mere is an adult-only destination, for those over the age of 16.

Is Champneys Forest Mere pet-friendly?

Sorry! No pampered pooches allowed, only guide dogs and hearing dogs.

Does Champneys Forest Mere have a golf course?

No, there’s no golf course at Champneys Forest Mere but there is tennis, padel tennis and seasonal outdoor table tennis, plus bikes to hire and country walks to ramble. Can’t live without your clubs? Swing by nearby Liphook Golf Course to get your fix.