The Ferry Inn is an ancient, Seventeenth Century pub and restaurant that was the home of the ferry between the Isle-of-Oxney and the English mainland at Appledore. The Ferry is situated in beautiful countryside between Tenterden, Appledore, Stone-in-Oxney and Wittersham and adjoins the historic Saxon Shore Way.
The Ferry Inn, also known as the Oxney Ferry, enjoys late sun and beautiful views all year round from the pub's front terrace and riverside garden. It offers an extensive selection of award winning ales and fine wines in both its restaurant and bar areas. The Ferry Restaurant offers locally sourced, freshly prepared and cooked food in a beautiful countryside surrounding. A selection of freshly caught fish is available year round, and specials in the winter months include a selection of locally sourced game.
The Oxney Ferry Inn is a popular pub and restaurant for people from the local Isle of Oxney villages of Stone, Ebony, Appledore and Wittersham and also attracts regular visitors from the from the Cinque Port towns of Rye (6 miles) and Tenterden (6 miles). The Ferry is managed by Margaret Carr, formerly of the Swan in Appledore.
The Ferry Inn is nearly 300 years old. Wally Milstead, who was the Landlord of the Ferry for over 30 years, provides a potted history more..
The Saxon Shore Way, which passes right by the Ferry, is a 163 mile walk along the coastline of Roman times more..
Ferry Cottage, a delightful and well restored 17th Century Ferryman's house, is now available for holiday let. Click here for more details.
The Ferry is tucked away on the South-Eastern edge of the Isle of Oxney, on the old road through Stone from Wittersham to Appledore. Click here for directions to the Ferry Inn, and to view or print out our map to ease your journey more..
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