A Beautiful Corporate Event Retreat

An ‘Out of Office’ Retreat Near London

It’s remarkable how getting out of the office for a while can clear and refocus the mind. Let our accessible Kent country tranquillity be the muse for your next business breakthrough, providing the relaxed and comfortable environment that opens minds and builds teams.

If you’re looking for a corporate event venue in Kent or near London then our experienced events planners can help. At Mocketts Farm Cottages we frequently host businesses large and small, with practical and adaptable event spaces both here and at our neighbouring 2AA Rosette awarded restaurant & event venue, The Ferry House.

Event Enquiries

The Farmhouse • Mocketts Farm Cottages

Ideal for a relaxed corporate event & stay hybrid, with the unique connection offered only by a live-in event. The large open plan ground floor and 22-seat dining table form the heart of your event, along with 8 ensuite bedrooms (arranged as double or twin rooms), a large private garden and the shared games room of the Mocketts Farm complex.

The Oak Barn • The Ferry House

Just a short walk from the Mocketts Farm Cottages, the Oak Barn at The Ferry House is a striking space for your corporate event. Spacious and with adaptable room layouts and event set ups, it can host 16-100 attendees. French doors open to an ideal breakaway space - a private terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens with estuary views beyond.

The Event Suite • The Ferry House

Ideal for large conference-style events or multiple table huddles, seating 32-180 delegates with varied room layout options. Bi-fold doors run the width of the room, admitting beautiful waterside views which relax the formalities and form a statement-feature of your event. Opening onto a private terrace and garden, this is the perfect spot for a drinks reception or networking area.

The Meeting Room • The Ferry House

This stylish & practical meeting room seats up to five in a relaxed setting, with a wall-mounted screen and flipchart. This room is often used as a breakaway space, or if a confidential space is needed away from the main event set up.

Accommodation & Facilities

  • Mocketts Farm Complex 23 bedrooms in total across 5 cottages
    21 bedrooms can be set up a double or twin rooms
    2 bedrooms have a double bed only
    1 bedroom includes an extra single bed
    4 additional double sofa beds available
    Shared Games Room
  • The Farmhouse 8 ensuite bedrooms sleep 21
    All bedrooms can be set up as double or twin rooms
    2 bedrooms have pull out beds & can sleep 2-4
    1 bedroom includes an extra single bed
  • Marsh View 4 bedrooms, including 2 ensuite sleeps 8+
    2 bedrooms can be set up a double or twin rooms
    2 bedrooms have a double bed only
    Additional double sofa bed available
  • The Saltings 6 ensuite bedrooms sleeps up to 12
    All bedrooms can be set up a double or twin rooms
  • Fleet Lodge 3 bedrooms, including 1 ensuite sleeps 6+
    All bedrooms can be set up a double or twin rooms
    Additional double sofa bed available
  • Harrier’s Nest 2 bedrooms sleep 4+
    All bedrooms can be set up a double or twin rooms
    Additional double sofa bed available

Leisure Experiences

For that all-important downtime, our leisure activities facilitate staff motivation, well-being & team building during your corporate retreat.

Kitchen Garden Tour

Join one of the passionate Chefs or Gardeners on a fascinating tour of the large Kitchen Garden at our neighbouring restaurant, The Ferry House.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Release tension & channel your team’s competitive spirit with professional clay pigeon shooting beside the estuary during your corporate retreat event.

Spa Treatments

Help your team reset their work-life balance, stress-bust or reward exceptional performance with a massage at The Ferry House Treatment Rooms.

2AA Rosette Dining

Raise a glass to a hardworking team with award-winning dining from The Ferry House restaurant, serving homegrown produce, family farmed beef & local wild game.

Isle of Harty Trail

Discover the wild beauty of our protected wetlands on the Isle of Harty Trail - a blissful, easy walk through country to coast, via the historic Harty Church.

Bird Watching

Flanked by two wetland bird reserves, we’re blessed with abundant bird life, with daily sighting of harriers, owls, wild fowl, water birds & more.

Evening Fire Pit

Join us in the evening at The Ferry House for team bonding & marshmallow toasting over our large fire pit, overlooking the estuary.

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