insideKENT Magazine Issue 89 - August 2019 | Page 85

The Old Kent Barn
Smersole Farm, Swingfield, Dover CT15 7HF
01303 844 270
www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk
The BarnYard
Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne ME9 7EZ
01634 235059
www.the-barnyard.com
The Old Kent Barn is a multi-award winning venue (including two national
accolades) situated in the glorious Kent countryside. Family owned and run
since 2005, The Old Kent Barn offers exclusive use for you and your guests
along with calm, precise and supportive management of your day, mouthwatering
and memorable dishes from the in-house kitchen and attention to detail from
the expert team for which the hotel is renowned. Licensed for barn and garden
ceremonies. Day guest capacity: 150; evening total guest capacity: 250. The Old
Kent Barn looks forward to welcoming you.
The BarnYard can offer the perfect setting for your luxury wedding either in the
beautiful permanent marquee or ‘twilight’ wedding ceremonies held in the rustic
oak beamed barn later in the day. Let The BarnYard’s experienced and dedicated
team help to ensure organising your celebration is stress free and enjoyable.
Their attention to detail will guarantee you can relax and celebrate in style while
the chefs can prepare exquisite food to tempt all taste buds.
The beautiful oak beamed, fairy-lit barn restaurant, mezzanine area, quaint bar
and courtyard area are available to hire for exclusive use allowing for intimate
gatherings of 20 to larger parties of up to 180 making it an ideal location for
weddings. The patio area is magical in the evenings with the sound of water
cascading from the fabulous central copper tree fountain and all beautifully lit
from both uplighters in the foliage and fairy lights strung amongst the trees –
absolutely stunning!
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