Description
The Ferry House is a captivating 16th-century wedding venue nestled by the waterside in Kent. Despite being just an hour away from London, it boasts all the rustic charms of the countryside, including rolling farmland and beautifully landscaped gardens. Tailored packages are available to suit your needs, whether you're planning an intimate gathering for 2-30 guests, a relaxed Twilight ceremony, or a grand celebration with up to 250 guests. With accommodation for 70+, bespoke menus, and a dedicated planning team, The Ferry House offers you and your partner the perfect setting to host a heartfelt celebration, marking the beginning of your happily ever after together. Facilities and Capacity The Ferry House offers several settings where milestone celebrations can be held. Their 'readying rooms', The Powder Room and brand new Garden Lodge are lovely spaces for you and your wedding party to relax as you get aisle ready. The venue's beautiful Oak Barn is available for ceremonies with up to 180 guests. Offering a rustic, whimsical ambience, the interior features a high-gabled roof and statement beams embellished with twinkling fairy lights. Couples can also exchange vows in the open air of the Oak Gazebo, also available for up to 180 guests, which provides the perfect vantage point for views across the estuary. After, elegant receptions with 70 loved ones can be held in the Oak Barn or, for larger parties, 180 guests in the glittering Event Suite. Then dance the night away with up to 250 guests in the Event suite with starlight ceilings and DJ included. To end the day in style and comfort, those celebrating can benefit from the 11 onsite guestrooms. A separate wedding suite complete with a super-king sleigh bed, a spa bath, a lounge area, and views across the property is also included in most packages. The following day, an award-winning breakfast will be served. Just five minutes away from the venue is the Mocketts Farm Cottages complex which can comfortably accommodate up to an additional 53 guests or more with sofa and campbed options available. NEW for 2026 weddings! The Ferry House has announced plans to build a beautiful new wedding barn in time for spring 2026. Under the plans, The Ferry House will remain open for weddings until 30th September 2025, after which their diary will close for weddings until Sunday 12th April 2026. They are currently in the design phase of the development and are excited to be able to share plans by 10th January 2025, at the latest. Couples can secure their 2026 date now free of charge, paying a booking fee only once drawings for the new Barn have been confirmed. For more information, please get in touch with their weddings team. Services Offered When booking The Ferry House, couples will have access to numerous services and amenities to ensure that their unique vision is realised. The dedicated in-house team of wedding coordinators will be available to offer support each step of the way. To-be-weds can choose from several celebration packages which can be customised with unique extras. The venue also provides a number of tantalising dining options to be enjoyed during special celebrations. The culinary team's extensive menus showcase high-quality local produce, such as lamb and beef from a family-owned farm and fresh produce cultivated in the large Kitchen Garden.
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Key Details
Capacity:
15 - 250Price from:
£5050Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Sporting
- Small hotel
- Pub or restaurant
- Coastal weddings
- Unusual weddings
- Asian wedding
- Historic
- Marquees and tents
- Woodland and festival
- Church
- Barn
- Outdoor license
- Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
- Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
- Seated meal facilities
- Alcohol licence
- Buffet meal facilities
- In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
- Marquee available
- Dance floor
- Entertainment licence
- Live band facilities
- Evening reception facilities
- DJ facilities
- Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
- Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
- Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
- Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
- Health suite
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Car parking
- Helipad
- Confetti permitted
- Pet-friendly
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Deals
Complimentary exclusive hire
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Expires on 03/07/2024
We are offering complimentary exclusive hire of the venue for Saturday 31st August 2024.
Please note our minimum package for this date is our 70 day guests with 120 evening guest package. We look forward to hearing from you!
Intimate packages
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Expires on 31/12/2024
For when you want to share your special celebration with your closest friends & family, you can choose our Intimate, small wedding packages for 2-30 guests. Peacefully set beside the Swale estuary in rural Kent, our beautiful 16th century venue is the perfect hideaway place for an intimate occasion. With 5 rooms added complimentary for the night of your wedding!
Please contact us about our Intimate packages.
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Christmas availability
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Expires on 20/10/2024
Still looking for your perfect winter venue? Our cosy barn is the perfect setting for your Christmas wedding! We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your wedding plans.
Up to 30% off plus complimentary exclusive hire for packages of 70 day guests and 120 evening guests or higher.
Our last available weekend dates for a Chrsitmas 2024 wedding:
Saturday 7th December 2024
Sunday 15th December 2024
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Winter weekend package
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Expires on 31/10/2024
Make the most of your big day and our destination venue, with our two day packages. Offered on Fridays & Saturdays in January and February, and Wednesday and Thursdays for the rest of the year.Let yourselves and your guests check in for two nights of accommodation in our hotel rooms and Mocketts Farm cottages. Enjoy a night before grazing table or hog roast, a full day wedding package [including everything in the above packages] along with complimentary exclusive hire of the venue. Bring all your guests back together again the morning after for breakfast
Price based on 22 guests sleeping for 2 nights, 70 day and 120 evening guest wedding package.
£12,000
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