About this property

Set in 4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Hempstead House is a privately owned and run Victorian country house hotel, spa and restaurant surrounded by glorious Kent countryside. The luxurious bedrooms with attached bathroom are individually designed, and the hotel features elegant reception rooms and 3 bar areas. The classical Lakes Restaurant and the contemporary Brasserie offer award-winning food and professional but friendly service. The AquaManda Spa offers relaxation and leisure facilities including 15-yard swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy pool. Their outdoor plunge pool is open weather permitting between May and October. The fitness studio offers a range of classes, and there's a fully equipped state-of-the-art gym onsite. Why not indulge yourself in a relaxing treatment? De-stress and unwind with a massage, facial, body treatment, manicure, pedicure and more during your stay. Spa facilities are for resident adult guests aged 16 years and over. There are family swimming sessions scheduled on weekends only during term time and daily in school holidays where resident children under 16 years can enjoy the pool facilities. 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. Perfectly located for days out, Hempstead House is on the main A2 road near to the cathedral towns of Canterbury and Rochester, and the ports of Dover and Folkestone. Trains from Sittingbourne get you to London in approximately an hour, and towards the Kent coastal destinations of Whitstable, Ramsgate and Margate.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel, much bigger than I thought it would be. Staff were all very friendly, always smiling, willing to help. The spa and massage were very nice.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was lovely, nice view over the fields. Plenty of parking. Spa area lovely and warm - not many lounging areas. Fantastic standing jacuzzi! Breakfast was really nice.
  • Melvin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room upgraded, food at breakfast and in bistro wonderful, facilities always excellent
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed over prior to taking part in the yearly road bike event Chase the Sun, this meant a breakfast at 3am & checkout at 3.30am. The Hotel rang me months prior to the event to enquire whether I was taking part, and I can now see why. As soon...
  • Gregory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful classical house excellently furnished and in wonderful condition. Atmospherically zoned with a number of lounges and dining areas, including books and crannies! Dining was extremely high standard with super brasserie pen whenever...
  • 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 United States
    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...
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the spa it was amazing and pool side drinks were served made it even better.
  • Lara
    United States United States
    Staff were lovely, thoughtful, and very accommodating!

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

House rules

Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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
£50 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.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note full use of spa facilities is available for all adult 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.