Nourish yourself at Lilianfels Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains, NSW

Sponsored by Lilianfels Resort & Spa August 23, 2019

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa and Parklands Country Garden and Lodges

Escarpment Group offers three luxury spa sanctuaries in the Blue Mountains to refresh and de-stress, each an individual haven for relaxation. The day spas, located at Lilianfels Resort & Spa, Echoes Boutique Hotel in Katoomba and Parklands Country Gardens & Lodges in Blackheath, offer a space of relaxation surrounded by the picturesque World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains

Lilianfels Day Spa

Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney CBD, Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa is conveniently located at Echo Point in the township of Katoomba, only 500 metres from the famous Three Sisters, bushwalking tracks and lookouts. The destination overlooks the beautiful and pristine environs of the Jamison Valley, making this hotel an enviable location.

The five-Star day spa at Lilianfels features six spacious treatment rooms with private facilities to cater for individual relaxation, couples, or special occasions such as hens and bridal parties, conference and events groups.

Relax by the infinity outdoor or indoor heated swimming pools or unwind in the saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis. Each guest is assigned a locker, complete with robe and slippers.

In-house guests can also burn off some energy on the tennis court or hire bicycles from the friendly concierge and explore the quaint town of Katoomba and its surrounds. With world-class attractions, fine-dining restaurants and picturesque bushland and gardens at your doorstep, you are guaranteed an unforgettable stay.

The only five-star luxury accommodation in the Blue Mountains, Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa offers a wide range of accommodation options to meet the needs of every guest, with 89 spacious guestrooms and suites to choose from. Each room features traditional design, with sumptuous soft and lush furnishings, elegant decor with Wedgwood wallpaper themed in pink, green or lilac, spacious marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower, high-speed Wi-Fi access, and LCD TV with selected Foxtel channels and DVD player.

Parklands Day Spa

Parklands Country Garden and Lodges is located just one hour and 45 minutes’ drive from Sydney CBD. It is a secluded luxury retreat within 28 acres of manicured grounds, reminiscent of a European great estate, in one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations. With the vast and stunning Grose Valley and Govetts Leap lookout at your doorstep, abundant with wildlife and flora, this destination is truly staggering.

Parklands Day Spa is a refreshing sanctuary to enliven your senses with pure relaxation. Featuring two spacious double treatment rooms with a steam room and two spacious single treatment rooms, all light-filled areas overlook pristine manicured gardens and a private lake.

Guests can fully immerse in the experience and become one with their surrounds as soon as they enter our grounds. Your journey begins with a delicious herbal tea served in the sitting room, followed by your treatment.

With 28 spacious guestrooms spread across seven garden cottages to choose from, Parklands Country Garden and Lodges offers several accommodation options to meet the needs of every guest. It is ideal for romantic getaways, conference retreats or just a luxury break.

Each garden cottage is individually named with an historical significance to Parklands, which include Pope, Govett, Kerslake, Monterey, Pine, Maple and Fairway cottages. They are comprised of four rooms, the ground-floor Garden Suites and the top-floor Loft Rooms. Each room features expansive views of the grounds, lush furnishings, elegant decor, and a spacious bathroom with double shower that includes a rain shower, gas fireplace, high-speed Wi-Fi access and LED TV with selected Foxtel channels.

The treatments

Both properties have an extensive spa menu. This includes (to name a few):

Facials: Personalised, tailored to your skin, Luxurious Caviar & Advanced Peel and Repair.

Massages: Aroma Relax, Stress Relief, Volcanic Stone 45-60-75-90 minutes

Body Treatments: Body exfoliations, Ginger body scrub, Cocooning wraps.

Spa Packages: Baby Moon, Gentleman’s Oasis, The Signature Treatment lasting four hours — “Outer Beauty Inner Health”

Herbal Baths: Chamomile, Lavender, Thermal Mineral.

For more information, download the Spa Menu Brochure: www.lilianfels.com.au/images/PDFs/EG-Spa-Menu-2018.pdf

Both properties use Kirstin Florian products in their treatment spas as the philosophy of the products matches their own philosophy, which is, “Outer beauty, inner health. To us, these twin pursuits go hand in hand. We’ve dedicated our lives to helping people discover them through the spa experience and in their everyday lives.”

Lilianfels Resort Spa and Parklands Country Garden stock the full range of Kirstin Florian Signature Brands, packed with essential rehydrating, rejuvenating, and clarifying oils. All treatments use this beautiful range, leaving your skin smooth and hydrated. The Kirstin Florian Correcting Range is used to repair, brighten and address specific problem areas, such as congestion, fine lines and premature ageing. The range also uses the Kirstin Florian Caviar for its age-defying nutrients to smooth fine lines and improve skin texture.

The food

Renowned for its innovative cuisine and fine wines, the Blue Mountains is one of Australia’s most famous foodie destinations. The various restaurants and bars at and nearby Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa and Parklands Country Garden offer guests a unique, unforgettable gastronomic experience that showcases the region’s fresh, local produce.

Getting there

Directions from Sydney CBD: Lilianfels Resort & Spa

Cross the ANZAC Bridge and follow the Western Distributor to Parramatta Road, continue onto the M4 Motorway. Travel along the M4 motorway towards Penrith which then continues onto the Great Western Highway. Follow the signs to Katoomba along the Great Western Highway. After approximately 47km exit the Great Western Highway at the Katoomba Township exit. Follow the signs to Echo Point and the Three Sisters.

Directions from Sydney CBD: Parklands Country Gardens & Lodges

As for Lilianfels Resort & Spa then once on the Great Western Highway, follow the signs to Blackheath. After approximately 68km you will arrive in Blackheath. From the Great Western Highway turn right into Govetts Leap Road. Travel along Govetts Leap Road for approximately 1.1km and you will find the entry gates to Parklands Country Garden and Lodges on your left-hand side.