About this property

Built in the Georgian period, The Grove Ferry Inn is located 8 miles outside Canterbury. The property features a pub on the ground floor which offers riverboat trips. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available. Some of the rooms at the Inn have a view of the Great River Stour and some have a riverside balcony. Other rooms at this property include a view of the Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, a protected wetland in the UK. Each room has a flat screen TV and a kettle. A full English breakfast is served each morning at the Grove Ferry, which has a restaurant menu based on locally sourced and foraged ingredients. Homemade pies, burgers and soups are joined by local specialities including Kentish cheeses and Gypsy Tart for dessert. A country pub with a pretty riverside setting, the Grove Ferry is a local landmark ideally situated for visitors exploring east Kent. The coastal resorts of Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate, and the pretty town of Sandwich, are all within 20 minutes’ drive, as is the historic cathedral city of Canterbury.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful views and amazing service also like that it’s 24 hour access when you’ve booked a room
  • Carly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The balcony view over the river, the food and the service
  • Luna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We had a good breakfast each day and our accommodation was clean and comfortable. It's situated in a lovely spot by the great stour river and it's very peaceful. The Inn also does food in the day and...
  • Rhiannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were really friendly and the room was lovely. Such a great location.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was key for our trip. The staff were helpful. The room was lovely, there was some noise from the neighbouring rooms but nothing to overwhelming.
  • Mitchell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location, food and staff were so friendly and helpful!
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy check-in, the room was as advertised. Great hotel for the location and price point. Breakfast overlooking the river was great.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Frindly staff , and nice breakfast, and music in garden , live group
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff...Chloe and Saffron excellent...beautiful room and fabulous breakfast
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room overlooked the river and was superb, while the sizeable cooked breakfast the next day (made at a time to suit me) made the stay even better VFM.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Grove Ferry Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$135. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Grove Ferry Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.