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The Grove Ferry Inn

Nestling on the bank of the Great Stour River lies the charming
Grove Ferry Pub.
Overlooking the Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, the beautiful Georgian-style house
was designed for fun and entertainment. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor
space including a unique boathouse situated alongside the river with its own
private decking area, the perfect backdrop for any occasion.
The friendly Grove Ferry team will weave their magic to give a personalised
experience, whether you’re visiting for a quick pint, a meal with family and
friends, or you want to organise an event to celebrate those big moments in life.
Originally a lavender farm and hotel, the country pub has recently had a
glittering transformation including a new kitchen where the chefs will be cooking
up a storm every day with locally sourced ingredients and goodies found during
foraging adventures.
Cask ale enthusiasts will appreciate the new taproom, which has traditional
Kentish ales, guest ales and international lagers from local brewery, Shepherd
Neame. Relish the ales in the garden next to the hops pagodas, alongside the
existing herb, flower and pumpkin patches.
For visitors coming from further away, or locals who want to treat themselves
to a weekend getaway, the pub’s bed and breakfast has a selection of six quirky
and rustic rooms to book, with breakfast served in the snug downstairs pantry
room where homegrown vegetables and fruits are for sale.

Grove Road
Upstreet
Nr Canterbury
CT3 4BP
01227 860302
info@
thegroveferry.co.uk
thegroveferry.co.uk
@thegrovepantry
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Indulge in fun activities such as kayaking and country strolls, take a romantic trip
down the river with a picnic basket, or simply take some time for yourself in the
garden, relaxing in the sunshine.
Don’t worry about the little ones, they’ll make friends with the treasured house
animals, enjoying a pig wash with Pickle and the hobbits, Sam and Bilbo,
egg hunting amongst the many chickens and playing with Pedro, the golden
pheasant. Have your own pets? Bring them along; everyone’s welcome.

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