Guest Rating: 
4.3 / 5
Set in 4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this Victorian country house spa hotel and restaurant offers award-winning cuisine and a brand-new spa, opened in 2008.
Privately owned and run, Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant is a traditional English country house hotel, surrounded by the glorious Kent countryside.
The luxurious en suite rooms are all individually designed, with modern facilities, including high-speed wired internet access.
The hotel boasts spacious, elegant reception rooms and 3 bars. The delightful classical restaurant, Lakes, offers award-winning food and professional but friendly service.
The new AquaManda Spa and fitness centre has superb relaxation and leisure facilities, including a sauna, a steam room and a 15-metre swimming pool with hydrotherapy pool. The fitness studio offers a full range of classes and a fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym. The therapy suite offers 5 spacious treatment rooms and a relaxation lounge.
The extensive gardens and terraces make an ideal setting for al fresco aperitifs and dining on summer evenings. In the winter months, guests can enjoy the warmth and comfort of the roaring log fires.
Located on the main A2 road, near the cathedral towns of Canterbury and Rochester and historic Leeds Castle, Hempstead House is also very close to the ports of Dover and Folkestone. The Eurostar terminal is also about 30 minutes' drive away and London can be reached within an hour by rail.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet via modem is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 12 years are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds. All older children or adults are charged GBP 35.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 3.
Unfortunately children under 16 are not allowed to use the hotel's swimming pool or other spa facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking.
These rooms all feature super-king-size beds, all with canopies (can be set up with double or twin beds). Deluxe rooms are available in the traditional Victorian Country House. They are large and airy, with large bathrooms. Some rooms have antiques and all are with coordinated soft furnishings. Each room has its own style and colour scheme. One of these rooms is furnished in gold damask, with crystals on the canopy and curtains. All rooms have broadband internet access. Some can be made into family rooms to accommodate one or 2 children.
These rooms are mainly situated in the newer part of the hotel, close to the spa, or in the traditional Victorian Country House. They all feature super-king-size beds, which can be set up as a double or twin beds. These large, airy rooms have spacious bathrooms. There is a little extra space in which to relax or work, with a good-sized desk and halogen lighting. All rooms have broadband internet access. Some can be made into family rooms to accommodate 1 or 2 children.
These rooms all feature king-size beds and many can be made into family rooms to accommodate 1 or 2 children. They are spacious and have beautiful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. All rooms have broadband internet access.
Standard rooms offer reasonably priced accommodation, with all the same facilities as the superior and executive rooms. They all have desks with halogen lighting and are fully en suite, with most bathrooms having baths and showers. All rooms have broadband internet access.
With a seating capacity of 60, the stylishly appointed restaurant is the essential complement to the classic style of the hotel. With its crystal chandeliers, fine china, silver cutlery and cut glass, it provides the perfect setting for the superb cuisine which has won awards with the RAC, AA and English Tourist Board. The menu offers a tempting variety of classical English and French dishes which cater for traditional as well as more adventurous tastes, and the cellar is stocked with an extensive selection of wines from all around the world. Everything is freshly prepared using locally produced meat and fish, and vegetables delivered from Covent Garden every day. Two private dining rooms are available.
By Car - The hotel is one and a half miles east of Sittingbourne on the main A2. - It is approximately 200 yards beyond the Esso garage on the right-hand side.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
