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 rooms with attached bathroom are all individually designed, with modern facilities, including high-speed WiFi internet access. The hotel features 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 center has superb relaxation and leisure facilities, including a sauna, a steam room and a 15-yard 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good, plenty of staff on hand to ensure we were served quickly and to attend to various needs, i.e. extraqtoast, tea
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff from the time we checked in was excellent helpful nothing was to much to much to do, always had a smile on there face Tarron, night porter Steve BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, will be coming back.
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast room, spa, and workout rooms were great. Also the breakfast room was very comfortable. There were eight people in our party including four children and they too were very happy with the acomadations. We did not have air conditioning...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Lakes Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • French
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Brasserie in AquaManda Spa
    • Cuisine
      British • Thai
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules

Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note full use of spa facilities is available for all residents from 15:00 on the day of check-in until 17:00 on the day of check-out. Extended use of spa facilities is available on request.

Please inform Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant

  • Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Themed dinners
    • Steam room
    • Aerobics
    • Yoga classes
    • Locker rooms
    • Body wrap
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness
    • Cooking class
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Fitness classes
    • Beauty services
    • Spa facilities
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant is 1.8 miles from the center of Sittingbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant has 2 restaurants:

    • Lakes Restaurant
    • Brasserie in AquaManda Spa

  • Room options at Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant on this page.

  • Check-in at Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.