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Book a TableWelcome to The Ferry House, a 16th century waterside hideaway.
A setting for unforgettable experiences, where Kent countryside meets coast. Discover weddings, personal celebrations, retreats and homeborn dining.
Winner of Wedding Venue of the Year at the Kent Wedding Awards 2025 and Highly Commended in the Wedding Venue of the Year – Heritage category.
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The Ferry House has been named Best Wedding Venue in Kent at the Kent Wedding Awards 2025! It’s an incredible achievement that reflects the dedication, passion and expertise of our team – and we couldn’t be prouder. To add to the celebrations, we were also recognised as a Highly Commended Finalist in the Kent Wedding Venue – Heritage category, celebrating the rich history and rustic charm of The Ferry House.
See the latest beautiful artist's impressions of our new Spring Barn, opening for weddings from April 2026.
Award-winning menus born of our Kitchen Garden, family farm, Harty estate & local Kent.
Book a TableA beautiful barn weddings and events venue, overlooking the Swale estuary.
Barn Wedding VenueEleven individually-styled, bed & breakfast rooms in our hideaway corner of Kent.
Overnight StaysWe call Harty ‘home’. Not only is it where you’ll find The Ferry House, but the Burden family has farmed the land for years, cultivating the crops, cattle and landscape. Hidden-away on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, yet just 60 minutes from London, you’ll find us set between two wetland bird reserves, the estuary and rolling countryside. So whether you’re seeking out restaurants in Kent that are truly unique, a back-to-nature country escape or a beautiful barn wedding venue, you’ve come to the right place.
“The winner is Kent to its core, local everything from cider to the cows grazing in the surrounding land, served with top end personal service by staff whose knowledge of the local area was as if they were born and raised there. “Quite simply the best all round experience shouting Kent”
The sun was shining, the temperature was clement and we decided to treat ourselves to a Sunday lunch - and how glad we were that we made that decision. The Ferry House treated us to a wonderful game-led experience. Partridge and venison were delicious, the Sunday roast beef was sublime and the vegetable-based desserts were a revelation. Coupling this with a pleasant ambience and delightful service made for a lunch to remember. Although not cheap, the Ferry House is worth every penny
We visited for a family Sunday lunch, having attended a wedding there the previous day. We were all made to feel welcome, including the dog and our 4 monnth old granddaughter!
We all opted for the two course Sunday lunch with the majority of us picking beef, which was tender and very well presented with an array of fresh veg. The desserts were amazing, very imaginative, and tasty.
The Ferry House is a little of the beaten track but so worth the drive. I wish it was just a bit nearer to 'home' as it would definitely become a 'regular' !!
A fantastic stay. Room was immaculate, with a great view. Food was delicious (farm to table), the flavours of the meat were incredible.
Perfect cocktails and Susie makes an amazing french martini