Hempstead House Hotel  

Set in the Kentish countryside just outside Sittingbourne, this Victorian country house spa hotel sits on four acres of landscaped gardens. It’s about 3 km from Sittingbourne town centre, minutes from Sittingbourne Golf Centre and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum, and roughly 11 miles from Leeds Castle. London is reachable within an hour by rail, and the property is pet-friendly.

A private AA 4‑Star country house with 34 individually designed en‑suite bedrooms, including four honeymoon suites. Expect elegant reception rooms, sun‑filled terraces and a secret spa garden for quiet escapes. Rooms come with modern touches like tea/coffee makers, digital entertainment and designer toiletries.

A full spa and brand‑new fitness centre feature a 15‑metre swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness studio with classes. The therapy suite has five treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge and a hair salon. Indoor and outdoor pools, a library, free self parking and wedding facilities round out the on‑site perks—wake up to garden views and stroll straight into the spa.

Air‑conditioned conference rooms with state‑of‑the‑art AV and up to 150 delegate capacity, plus 2,519 sq ft (234 m²) of event space. On‑site business centre, luggage storage and complimentary high‑speed internet keep meetings running smoothly.

Enjoy award‑winning dining at Lakes Restaurant (classical, French‑leaning menus) or a contemporary brasserie serving a full menu and bar service. There’s a relaxed lounge bar, al fresco terraces for afternoon tea or light bites, and a complimentary English breakfast on weekdays and weekends. Room service is available during limited hours.