The Woolpack Hotel

We hired the Woolpack barn for our wedding in Sept 2024 and we are so happy that we did! We had the most INCREDIBLE time. Everything went so smoothly thanks to Charlie, Duane and the whole team at the Woolpack. The venue is a beautiful English barn, conveniently positioned in the centre of Tenterden town meaning guests could arrange accommodation nearby and it’s within walking distance of the church where we had our ceremony. We had full flexibility with decorating the barn which we were able to do the day before. It didn’t need much as the barn/venue itself has a lot of character which we loved! Charlie recommended Village Vintage Hire who we hired the rustic banquet tables and chairs from for 90 people. These worked well in the barn, matching the vibe. As local wedding venues go, we were so impressed with the price of the venue hire and the food and wine packages available, there's a lot of flexibility with your choice of food and drink depending on the size/ style of your wedding. There was no hire fee meaning it was more than reasonably priced for the quality of food, wine, and service we received. The food and wine was delicious!! Charlie hosted a food and wine tasting before the wedding and we chose a three-course wedding breakfast. They accommodated our guests’ dietaries very well. We loved the food, especially the vegetarian options including a delicious truffle mushroom risotto. Massive thanks to the head chef and kitchen team! The wine went down really well too. We opted for the indulgent drinks package with the Leslie Reserve Gold Brut for our toast. There is a great garden area next to the barn where we had our reception drinks and canapés on arrival. The festoon lighting looked very pretty in the evening too. There is also a brilliant climbing frame for kids which kept our flower girls entertained all day allowing their parents to enjoy the party! After the wedding breakfast, the team cleared away the tables and the band set up for the evening party. Everything went seamlessly thanks to the team’s hard work. We also had hot canapés in the evening, which again, our guests said they really enjoyed! The rooms at the Woolpack were reserved for our guests and we stayed in Nanette’s Rose, the bed was super comfortable, and we really enjoyed breakfast the next morning. The lady serving us was lovely. We can’t thank the Woolpack team enough! Everyone working in preparation and throughout the celebrations were so kind. They all worked so hard, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Our guests have commented since the wedding about how attentive the team were, no one wanted for anything and there were no queues at the bar. We are so grateful to the whole team. A massive thank you to you all! We just loved it from start to finish, and our guests have all said how much fun they had too. Katharine & Paul

I stopped over while working in the area. Pleased to find a traditional English inn. Very friendly service including being shown up to room. A very spacious room with a view of the church yard. The room had modern amenities with the en-suite and a massive TV. There is a quirky feel you would expect with a building of this age and heritage. Floors did slope a little and corridors meandered with a few step changes. Great place for a stay if you want to feel some English heritage. Free coffee to take away in the morning.

Just a one-night stay when visiting the nearby Chapel Down Vineyard. We had a nice room, very clean and comfortable, with the sloping floors you expect in a lovely old building. Very good dinner (home-made pie) and breakfast. Helpful staff.