We sit in 150 acres of orchard at Upchurch, just off the M2 with plenty of free parking on site. Here is where to stay, how to get home, and the luxury transport woven into your day, gathered into one beautiful guide you can share with every guest.
No more typing the same address, parking note and taxi numbers into a hundred invites. Download a beautifully branded BarnYard guest card as a PDF, then drop it into your invitations, your wedding website or a welcome bag.
A short, curated list of places our couples and their guests genuinely return to. One lead recommendation, three dependable favourites, and an exclusive rate we have arranged just for BarnYard weddings.
Our top pick · 5-star B&B
A beautifully restored 16th-century farmhouse on the edge of the River Swale. Individually styled rooms, original period beams, a genuinely warm welcome and an excellent breakfast made with local produce. The closest stay to The BarnYard, and the one our couples rate most.
Lower Halstow, near Upchurch
An arrangement, just for BarnYard couples
An exclusive rate we have arranged for BarnYard couples and their guests at Village Hotel Maidstone, a short drive away and ideal for anyone staying over. Here is how to claim it.
More places to rest your head
Country house hotel · great for bridal parties
A characterful country house hotel a short drive away, ideal for bridal parties getting ready together and for guests who would like a little more space and a few more comforts.
Hotel · dependable and great value
Comfortable, reliable and easy on the budget, with three handy locations near the venue. A simple, stress-free choice for guests travelling in from further afield.
Hotel · room for bigger groups
A larger hotel option with two locations close by, well suited to bigger groups of guests who want everyone under one roof.
Tap any firm to call. We really do recommend booking the night before, especially for a later finish, so the whole party gets home easily. Just give them The BarnYard, Oak Lane, ME9 7EZ.
Your luxury transport is woven right into the day, included with both of our wedding packages, not bolted on. Choose your package to see exactly what is covered.
Both also include chilled water, ISOFix child-seat fastenings, and your gifts, flowers and wedding cake carried safely to your room.
Planning from just up the road? We have guides for couples marrying nearRainham & Gillingham and nearSittingbourne.
Ask our team for the latest hotel and taxi recommendations, or come and see for yourself just how easily everyone gets to The BarnYard, and home again.
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