The Green Farmhouse, guest accommodation at The BarnYard in Kent

Hotels & Taxis Near The BarnYard

A guest concierge

Everything your guests
need to know

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.

01Make it effortless

One card,
every guest sorted

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.

  • The full address, postcode and a one-tap directions link
  • Free parking and how easy we are to reach
  • Trusted local taxi numbers, ready to book ahead
  • The two closest places to stay

02Where to stay

A good night's sleep,
close to home

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.

The Green Farmhouse near The BarnYard
The lead recommendation

Our top pick · 5-star B&B

Green Farmhouse

2-minute drive

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

10% Exclusive BarnYard rate off, for you & your guests

An arrangement, just for BarnYard couples

Village Hotel Maidstone

Maidstone, Kent

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.

  1. 01 Book your wedding with The BarnYard and ask the team for your Village Hotel discount code.
  2. 02 Book directly with Village Hotel Maidstone and apply your code at checkout.
  3. 03 Reserve as many rooms as you need, every one at 10% off.
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More places to rest your head

02

Hempstead House Hotel

Nearby

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.

  • London Road, Sittingbourne ME9 9PP
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03

Premier Inn

From 2 miles

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.

  • Rainham, ME8 7JE · 2 miles
  • Gillingham, ME8 6BY · 3.7 miles
  • Sittingbourne, ME9 8RZ · 4 miles
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04

Holiday Inn

From 3.8 miles

A larger hotel option with two locations close by, well suited to bigger groups of guests who want everyone under one roof.

  • Sittingbourne, ME10 1NT · 3.8 miles
  • Chatham, ME5 9SF · 5.8 miles
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03Taxis & transfers

Home safe,
whatever the hour

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.

04Complimentary Luxury Transport

Arrive in Style, Leave in Luxury

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.

The cream 7-seat Mercedes Executive people carrier at The BarnYard
A prestige executive wedding car at The BarnYard
Included with The Traditional Wedding

Your whole VIP party, chauffeured together.

  • An exclusive 7-seat Mercedes Executive for the bride, groom and VIP guests
  • Chauffeured to the venue, and home to your accommodation that evening
  • A personal Transport Manager who arranges every collection with you
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Included with The Twilight Wedding

A graceful exit, just the two of you.

  • An executive car from our prestige fleet, just for the two of you
  • Driven to your overnight accommodation when the night ends
  • Yours alone that evening, no waiting and no taxis to call
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Both also include chilled water, ISOFix child-seat fastenings, and your gifts, flowers and wedding cake carried safely to your room.

Bride and groom in The BarnYard orchards at golden hour
We can't wait to host you

Easy to reach, effortless to stay

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.