Champneys health spa will open at Eastwell Manor Spa Hotel over the Easter weekend after a multi million pound renovation that has taken six months.

The spa will welcome its first guests on Good Friday, April 14.

The announcement comes after the company bought the hotel in November.

Stephen Purdew, Champneys co-owner said: "We are delighted to announce that from Good Friday the doors will open for the public to experience the new-look Eastwell Manor Champneys Spa Hotel.

"The past six months have been an exciting period as we’ve watched the vision for Eastwell become a reality. We can’t wait to welcome our first guests to the spa and we are confident they will agree our improvements have breathed new life into this most historic of venues."

Since January the spa has been closed to the public but managers have released photos giving a glimpse of what guests will find inside.

The spa will feature a full treatment menu, access to the new-look indoor pool, gym and thermal areas.

There will be a relaxation room where guests can enjoy panoramic views across the Kentish Eastwell Estate.

On completion of the hotel renovations later this year, the hotel will have 62 bedrooms and suites, two restaurants, a spa, pitch and putt and leisure facilities.

The hotel will have a particular focus on the finest of outdoor country pursuits, including falconry, Segways and hiking.

Mr Purdew added: "The acquisition of Eastwell Manor is a major milestone for the Champneys Group."

Champneys has five resorts, six city spas, a college, beauty courses at LCCA and a range of globally recognised products.

For details go to champneys.com