24 Hours of Bliss... Brooklands Hotel & Spa Review.

Friday, January 13, 2017

Hey everyone!

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to visit Brooklands Hotel & Spa in Weybridge*, Surrey. Boasting a fantastic location, set opposite the Mercedes Benz World racetrack, it really is a special venue. 

I must admit, I have been lucky enough to visit a range of luxurious hotels in the past and it is safe to say this was absolutely no exception. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble, we were greeted by the reception staff who kindly came with me to my car to collect my luggage. Believe me, there was a lot - even for one night! 

Our room was on the 4th floor and was called the Percy Lambert Suite, which I would highly recommend if you are celebrating a special occasion. Complete with a lounge, dining room, dressing room and office - it really is the suite of dreams. OH and did I mention it had a track-facing view of the racetrack?! Zack was in his absolute element!

As you can see it is huge! Complete with all the gadgets, (Tablet, iPhone dock, bathroom speakers) myself and Zack really made ourselves at home. In actual fact, I could have stayed in that suite forever (no, really I could!)

1907 Award-Winning Bar & Grill: 

We booked a dinner reservation in the award-winning restaurant, 1907, and absolutely loved the ambient atmosphere. I would highly recommend the A La Carte menu due to its vast choice and excellent value. I opted for a Butternut Squash Risotto to start and Zack went for a pasta dish - both fantastic choices in our opinion.

The food was incredible and after three courses and a bottle of wine we were satisfied to say the least!  The restaurant staff simply couldn't do enough for us and they really took the time to go through specific dishes and recommend their favourites.

BSpa / BGym Facilities: 

Needless to say I didn't hit the gym during our visit. I think I'm secretly still in Christmas mode and in denial that I need to get myself back to the gym! However, on my way to the spa I popped into the gym to have a look (look being the operative word) and found it to be extremely well-equipped and more importantly, spacious.

My favourite hideaway however, was the spa - the perfect spot for rest and rejuvenation. I spent the majority of my evening in the jacuzzi, located outside on the third floor! It was an odd sensation to sit outside in warm water with a freezing cold breeze in the air, but, I felt so content! A day pass is available for £35, which I think is very reasonable. I didn't have time to have any treatments but next time I am in need of a little pampering I know where to go! 


The Local Area

Weybridge is actually one of my favourite locations and right on my doorstop, I think it is a lovely area! Aside from the obvious attractions (Mercedes Benz World), Weybridge has a range of lovely little boutique shops on offer for you keen shoppers like myself! There are also classic coffee shops and restaurants to keep you occupied if you fancy leaving the hotel for a few hours.

If you are looking for a valentines break, I would strongly recommend this hotel! A spa day for us girls and a driving experience for the men - sounds perfect to me.

If you have any more questions surrounding my stay please do not hesitate to ask me! If any of you visit, let me know your thoughts!!

Thanks for reading,

Lauren-Faye x


Winter styling..

Sunday, January 01, 2017

Hi girls! 

Can you believe we are in 2017?! Every year seems to fly by nowadays - it's crazy! I had such a wonderful 2016 and I am incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities that were given to me! I can't wait to work on bigger things this year! 

Anyway, moving on to today's post! As we all know, winter is definitely here and I must admit, I am NOT a fan of the cold weather in the slightest. I often find that I have to focus on outfit planning in winter to ensure I am both stylish and more importantly, warm! As a result, I wanted to share with you two of my go-to favourite looks by Very.co.uk* to keep you on-trend this season! 

Grey and black are my ultimate winter colours and you can almost guarantee that every outfit I wear features one of the two colours! I love this outfit purely because of the faux fur detailing - it just adds a bit more of a wintry feel to the outfit.

Faux Fur Gilet: Available here.
Biker Trousers: Available here.

My second go-to look is possibly the most simple yet eye-catching! A leather jacket paired with biker trousers - the perfect combination. I love the embellished detailing on this jacket - it really adds glam to what is a relatively simple look. Very have really nailed it with this jacket and it really gives a high-end feel without the price tag! The look itself is also very versatile and can be adapted based on the occasion. 

Embellished leather jacket: Available here.
Biker Trousers: Same as the first look! 

I hope I have given you some inspiration for this season! 

Thanks for reading, 

Lauren-Faye x