Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant in Sittingbourne, England

Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant is a privately owned Victorian country house set in 4 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel offers individually designed luxurious ensuite bedrooms with a choice of room styles including standard, superior, executive and suites. Guests have access to 3 bar areas and elegant reception rooms, plus a garden with outdoor furniture and a terrace for al fresco use.

The award-winning Lakes Restaurant holds an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and serves classical fine dining in a dedicated dining room. The contemporary Brasserie offers an alternative menu and overlooks the spa pool area, while room service provides packed lunches and snacks. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available, and the hotel can arrange themed dinner nights and wine or champagne from the bar.

The AquaManda Spa includes a 15-metre swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy pool for resident adult guests aged 16 and over. An outdoor plunge pool operates between May and October, and the fitness studio offers a range of classes alongside a fully equipped state-of-the-art gym. Spa treatments include massage, facial, body treatments, manicure and pedicure, with a dedicated spa lounge and relaxation area.

The hotel sits on the main A2 road near the cathedral towns of Canterbury and Rochester, as well as the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Trains from Sittingbourne reach London in approximately one hour, and the Kent coastal destinations of Whitstable, Ramsgate and Margate are within easy reach. The ports of Dover and Folkestone provide access to continental Europe, making the hotel a convenient stop for longer journeys.

Family swimming sessions are scheduled on weekends during term time and daily in school holidays for resident children under 16. The hotel is dog-friendly and provides a dedicated breakfast area for guests with pets, though dogs are not allowed in the main restaurant. Business travellers benefit from meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge and express check-in and check-out.

Rooms: Individually designed ensuite bedrooms with standard, superior, executive and suite options

Dining: AA Rosette award at Lakes Restaurant plus Brasserie

Spa: AquaManda Spa with 15m pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool

Location: 4 acres of landscaped gardens near Canterbury, Rochester and Kent coast

Family: Swimming sessions for children at weekends and school holidays

Pets: Dog-friendly with dedicated breakfast area