{"id":25865,"date":"2012-07-01T11:58:47","date_gmt":"2012-07-01T10:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=25865"},"modified":"2018-05-01T00:22:07","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T23:22:07","slug":"luxury-hen-spa-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/luxury-hen-spa-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"London Syon Park, The Perfect Luxury Hen Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We just got back from a lovely weekend a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/wedding-venues-hilton-london-syon-park.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">London Syon Park<\/a>, we\u00a0were thrilled to be invited to stay and to see what the hotel had to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are looking for a getaway retreat with your hens then gather the girls and enjoy a weekend away with the bride to be.\u00a0With two hundred acres of idyllic parkland, the 400-year-old playground of the Duke of Northumberland provides a lush background for your luxury hen retreat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25871\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/1.1-entrance.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25871\" title=\"London Syon Park Hotel\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/1.1-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"London Syon Park Hotel\" width=\"741\" height=\"578\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25871\" title=\"London Syon Park Hotel\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/1.1-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"London Syon Park Hotel\" width=\"741\" height=\"578\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> London Syon Park Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I could not believe we were just seven miles from the heart of London yet it seemed a world away from the hustle and bustle of London. I found the hotel to be an amazing place to unwind being surrounded by true natural beauty. The hotel was very easy to find with it<em>&#8216;<\/em>s clear signage to the hotel through Syon Park.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On entering the hotel I found the lobby had a real\u00a0eclectic mix of design with very\u00a0quirky and stylish features. We were given a friendly warm welcome, and could not wait to see what our bedroom looked like.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25872\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/1-lobby.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25872\" title=\"London Syon Park Hotel Lobby\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/1-lobby.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Hen Retreats\" width=\"799\" height=\"492\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25872\" title=\"London Syon Park Hotel Lobby\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/1-lobby.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Hen Retreats\" width=\"799\" height=\"492\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> London Syon Park Hotel Lobby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We were allocated a suite that had high-speed WIFI and a 42&#8243; LCD HD TV complete with the latest in-room entertainment system powered by Apple. \u00a0The hotel&#8217;s seven one bedroom suites feature luxuriously designed bedrooms and adjacent sitting rooms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our room had very large windows, rain showers and deep soak tubs are complemented by rich appointments and decorated with eclectic, sophisticated flair. \u00a0The suite had beautiful views of the gardens and Conservatory of Syon house.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25873\" style=\"width: 857px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/2.2-bed.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25873\" title=\"Luxury Hen Retreat\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/2.2-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Hen weekend\" width=\"857\" height=\"521\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25873\" title=\"Luxury Hen Retreat\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/2.2-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Hen weekend\" width=\"857\" height=\"521\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> London Syon Park Bedroom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25874\" style=\"width: 847px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/2-bedroom.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25874\" title=\"Wedding Venues London\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/2-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Venues London\" width=\"847\" height=\"522\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25874\" title=\"Wedding Venues London\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/2-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Venues London\" width=\"847\" height=\"522\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A One Bedroom Suite At London Syon Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25880\" style=\"width: 832px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/5-bathroom.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25880\" title=\"5 Star Wedding Hotels London\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/5-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"London Syon Park\" width=\"832\" height=\"526\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25880\" title=\"5 Star Wedding Hotels London\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/5-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"London Syon Park\" width=\"832\" height=\"526\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> London Syon Park Bathroom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our next stop was Kallima, the Spa at London Syon Park. \u00a0Bringing together a unique collection of treatments, as well as the non-surgical services. Far from the standard spa routine, Kallima<em>&#8216;<\/em>s experienced therapists asked me\u00a0what results I was hoping to achieve, and from that consultation, my spa journey was carefully designed for me. First having a dip in the stunning swimming pool, and jacuzzi with twinkle lights listening to heavenly relaxing music, we had a delicious snack that was brought to us by the poolside, then we were greeted by our beauty therapist who took us for the treatments.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25875\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/6-entry-to-spa.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25875\" title=\"luxury Spa retreatS\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/6-entry-to-spa.jpg\" alt=\"Spa retreat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25875\" title=\"luxury Spa retreatS\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/6-entry-to-spa.jpg\" alt=\"Spa retreat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Walkway To Kallima Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25876\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25876\" style=\"width: 817px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/7-pool.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25876\" title=\"Luxury Hen Spa \" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/7-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Hen Weekends\" width=\"817\" height=\"611\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25876\" title=\"Luxury Hen Spa \" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/7-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Hen Weekends\" width=\"817\" height=\"611\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Swimming Pool At Kallima Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25877\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25877\" style=\"width: 927px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/8-treatment-room.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25877\" title=\"Hen Weekends\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/8-treatment-room.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment Rooms At Kallima Spa\" width=\"927\" height=\"586\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25877\" title=\"Hen Weekends\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/8-treatment-room.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment Rooms At Kallima Spa\" width=\"927\" height=\"586\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Treatment Rooms At Kallima Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kallima, derived from the Greek word for beautiful, is also the name of a butterfly that first resembles a closed leaf, and is transformed when it opens its wings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I had the Tahitian Black Sand Exfoliating Massage, with\u00a0Ann Semonin products.\u00a0The Ann Semonin products that were used on me offered ingenious fusions of aromatic essentials,\u00a0 oil blends, trace elements of marine ingredients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I really did leave the world behind, as I chose from relaxing rituals that transform the body and soothe the scenes.\u00a0 I was truly relaxed, recharged and was filled with new vitality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The hotel\u2019s Martini Bar serves an eclectic mix of must taste cocktails, I was blown away with The Capability Restaurant that manages to incorporate the landscape in the cooking and is brought to life with the finest ingredients grown in the gardens.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25878\" style=\"width: 881px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/3-bar.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25878\" title=\"Hotel bar\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/3-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Venues\" width=\"881\" height=\"587\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25878\" title=\"Hotel bar\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/3-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Venues\" width=\"881\" height=\"587\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> London Syon Hotel Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25879\" style=\"width: 826px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/4-restaurant.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25879\" title=\"5 Star Wedding Hotels London\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/4-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"5 Star Wedding Hotels London\" width=\"826\" height=\"550\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25879\" title=\"5 Star Wedding Hotels London\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/4-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"5 Star Wedding Hotels London\" width=\"826\" height=\"550\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Capability Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just before leaving the hotel we visited the private garden of the hotel.\u00a0 Our room key opened the gate to the hotels owns private estate set within 40 acres of stunning landscape.\u00a0 An awe-inspiring handcrafted bridge resting over a lake occupied with ducks and swans.<\/p>\n<p>Could this hotel be one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in? Most definitely!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonsyonpark.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The London Syon Park<\/a>\u00a0for details on hotel packages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We just got back from a lovely weekend a\u00a0London Syon Park, we\u00a0were thrilled to be invited to stay and to see what the hotel had to offer. If you are looking for a getaway retreat with your hens then gather the girls and enjoy a weekend away with the bride to be.\u00a0With two hundred acres of idyllic parkland, the 400-year-old playground of the Duke of Northumberland provides a lush background for your luxury hen retreat. 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