Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa is in the village of Hextable, deep in the Kentish countryside near Dartford. It was built in 1868 as a summer house for the 18-year-old Alice Alexander, before being sold to the Lord Mayor of London Sir George Cole in 1916. Much of the property’s current layout can be attributed to its next owners, Lucy and Leslie Waites, and it was after they sold Rowhill Grange that it started its journey to becoming a hotel in 1977. The spa was added in 1994 by the hotel’s current owners, and two decades of renovation since have resulted in a relaxing, luxurious and spacious offering.
Part of the Alexander Hotels portfolio, this 19th-century manor house turned boutique hotel also has a conference centre: the Pavilion. This stylish space boasts mood lighting, a reception area and a private terrace, and can be adapted to suit a variety of seating arrangements. Choose this option for up to 24 boardroom guests, 30 carabet-style, or 60 theatre-style.
The Clockhouse Suite, with its private bar and courtyard, is a good space for banquets and theatre-style conferences. It's equipped with modern technology, a stage or dance floor, air conditioning, private bar and courtyard for ultimate versatility. Board meetings work well in The Wicket or Cottage Suite, two neatly-appointed rooms suited to smaller events.
The Utopia Spa has pools, saunas and steam rooms, and RG’s restaurant serves local produce. Fifteen acres of grounds can be used for team activities, such as clay shooting, croquet and duck herding.