UK: Hempstead House Hotel & Spa in Sittingbourne, Kent has been brought to market by business property advisor Christie & Co, with a guide price of £6 million.
The sale of the freehold property marks the end for the Holdstock family after more than 30 years of ownership. They originally bought the property in 1990.
This independently-run four-star property features 34 rooms and a suite. It also has a spa, restaurant, bar, and conference facilities for up to 200 people. The A2 road that connects London with Dover runs along this hotel.
Mandy Holdstock stated: “While it is sad to sell a business in which we have worked for 35 years, this is the time to take a step back. We wish the new buyer success in their ownership of this established and highly profitable hotel.
Ed Bellfield is the regional hotel director for Christie & Co, added: “The sale of Hempstead House Hotel & Spa represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly successful hotel business with significant repeat patronage. The success and reputation of the business are testaments to the family stewardship and continued reinvestment over the past decades.
The hotel received a four-star AA accreditation In October 2023 it will be upgraded from its previous three-star status.
Highlights:
• Hempstead House Hotel & Spa is for sale at a guide price of £6 million, marketed by Christie & Co.
• The sale ends more than 35 years of family ownership by the Holdstock family, who bought it in 1990.
• The four-star hotel features 34 rooms, a spa, restaurant, bar, and conference facilities for up to 200 people.
