Woolpack Tenterden

Affectionately known as “The Woolly,” The Woolpack is a stunning 15th Century inn located right in the centre of Tenterden’s historic High Street.

Affectionately known as “The Woolly,” The Woolpack is a stunning 15th Century inn located right in the centre of Tenterden’s historic High Street. Full of charm, character, and history, this Grade II listed pub is not only a local favourite but also a sought-after destination for visitors looking for the classic Kent country pub experience. At the heart of community life, The Woolpack combines traditional pub values with versatile trading opportunities. It features a welcoming bar, spacious dining areas, and a large function space in the adjacent barn – perfect for weddings, celebrations, and private hire. Outside, the pub also benefits from a spacious garden and patio, offering year-round appeal for both locals and tourists. The Woolpack boasts seven boutique ensuite letting rooms, each styled to reflect the building’s heritage. With quirky sloping floors, low ceilings, and period features, the rooms provide a truly unique stay for guests, making this inn an attractive choice for weekend breaks and destination getaways in Kent. The Barn, complete with its own bar and outdoor space, is a flexible private function room that can host up to 80 standing or 65 seated guests. From intimate weddings and christenings to parties and wakes, it provides a valuable revenue stream through events and special occasions. For the right publican, this is a rare opportunity to run a pub with rooms in Tenterden that blends history, hospitality, and community spirit. With its strong reputation for quality food, stylish accommodation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, The Woolpack is a standout destination pub business in Kent with huge potential to grow weddings, events, dining, and overnight trade. The Barn is the ideal function room for small weddings and parties, to christenings and wakes with its own bar and outside space, it can comfortably accommodate up to 80 people standing or up to 65 people seated. This is your chance to take the reins and unleash the potential of this beautiful, well-known historic inn with a huge upside in weddings, events, local dining and destination stays. Its reputation for quality food, stylish stays, and warm community feel makes it a standout choice for anyone looking to run a destination pub business in the heart of Kent. Key Features • 7 Boutique Letting Rooms – characterful, stylish accommodation for overnight guests and tourists • Charming Beer Garden – perfect for al fresco drinks and dining in the warmer months • Traditional Bar – a cosy spot serving drinks with plenty of character • Elegant Dining Room – offering a quality separate dining space • Private Function Barn – versatile space ideal for weddings, parties, and community events • On-Site Car Park – small but convenient parking for visitors and residents alike Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £34,545 • Full deposit: £33,750 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £2,596 • Guide rent (annual): £135,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £1,035,292 • Forecast turnover (annual): £1,035,291 Ideal Operator We’re seeking an ambitious, hands-on hospitality professional (or team) to take the reins of this landmark English country inn at the heart of these Kent country towns life. The Woolpack combines 7 boutique bedrooms with a bar, restaurant and event space, giving huge potential for premium food, weddings, walkers and weekend getaways. The ideal operator will have a proven record in destination inns, boutique hotels or quality food-led pubs, be passionate about great guest experiences, and know how to blend polished service with commercial drive. Strong local marketing, community links and the ability to attract both locals and visitors are essential. If you’re ready to run a flagship country town inn with character and serious upside, we’d love to hear from you. Private Accommodation TBC Regional Manager's Thoughts The Woolpack is one of the jewels in our estate and sits in a prime location with year-round appeal to leisure travellers, walkers and wedding guests. It’s a high-profile, multi-income-stream site (rooms, food, drink, events) with excellent heritage and kerb appeal. This is a great opportunity for a great operator to take on a flagship country town centre inn. Surrounding Area The Woolpack is located at the centre of Tenterden High Street, which is lined with historic buildings and is the quintessential Kent country town. This is the hot spot for a tranquil rural escape or ideal base for exploring the countryside that is ‘The Garden of England’ and its villages throughout central and south Kent.