[1] The present Hall was mostly built in the 1820s by the Reverend Sir William Robert Kemp.

He was then in the interesting position of being both Lord of the Manor and spiritual leader so decided to combine the rectory with his new residence thus creating the present Gissing Hall.

[2] Gissing Hall is a privately owned and run family home, as well as being open to the public.

The hotel includes 22 en suite bedrooms for guests, as well as function rooms for weddings, private receptions and corporate events.

In 2010, Gissing Hall was the subject of a Channel 4 television documentary presented by hotelier Ruth Watson as part of her Country House Rescue series.