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8.7

1,814 reviews

The Black Horse Inn

The Black Horse Inn

Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Nr Maidstone, Maidstone, ME14 3LD, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

The Black Horse Inn

Welcome to The Black Horse Inn, a charming 4-star hotel located in Thurnham, just a short 3.6mi drive from Maidstone city center. This delightful countryside retreat offers a truly relaxing and peaceful stay for its guests. With over 1814 rave reviews, it's no wonder why The Black Horse Inn is a go-to choice for travelers seeking a memorable experience.

Starting at just $96, this hotel offers excellent value for money. The Black Horse Inn features a host of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a delectable breakfast to start your day off right. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you'll be pleased to know that the hotel also has a golf course and offers hiking and cycling opportunities nearby.

The Black Horse Inn prides itself on being a pet-friendly establishment, making it a great option for animal lovers. With its wheelchair accessibility and hypoallergenic options, this hotel goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of all its guests. Enjoy a drink at the bar, dine in their restaurant, or simply relax on the terrace or in the beautiful garden. The Black Horse Inn promises a memorable stay in a picturesque setting, surrounded by nature's beauty.

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At The Black Horse Inn, we understand that your furry friends are an important part of your family, which is why we are proud to be a pet-friendly establishment. We welcome pets on request, and although charges may apply, we believe that bringing your beloved pets along shouldn't break the bank. So, don't hesitate to bring your furry companion along for a fun-filled getaway at our countryside retreat.

For food enthusiasts, The Black Horse Inn has its very own on-site restaurant - The Black Horse Pub. Step into this traditional ambiance and indulge in delicious local cuisine during your stay. Whether you're craving classic pub fare or looking to try some regional specialties, our restaurant offers a diverse menu to satisfy your taste buds and ensure a memorable dining experience.

When it comes to payment options, we strive to provide convenience for our guests. Cash is accepted, and we also accept a range of payment methods, including Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Switch, Maestro, and UnionPay. At The Black Horse Inn, we want to make sure that paying for your stay is hassle-free, so you can focus on enjoying your time with us.

With a variety of room types available, we have accommodations to suit every traveler's needs. Whether you're traveling alone, as a couple, or with family, there's a perfect room for you. Choose from our Triple Room, Family Room, Double Room, or Twin Room, each offering comfortable amenities, a cozy atmosphere, and stylish décor. Rest assured, smoking is not allowed in any of our rooms, ensuring a fresh and pleasant environment for all our guests.

Closest airports

London City Airport

27.4mi

London Gatwick Airport

34.5mi

London Stansted Airport

43.8mi

London Heathrow Airport

46.8mi

Luton Airport

57.6mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Horseback riding

Kids' meals

Garden

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room in The Black Horse Inn

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Relax and unwind in our spacious Double Room, featuring a comfortable double bed, private bathroom with a rejuvenating bathtub, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee maker. Perfect for couples seeking a peaceful retreat.

Triple Room in The Black Horse Inn

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Double, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

85 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Triple Room, boasting an ample 86 sqft of space, featuring a private bathroom with a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and a tea/coffee maker. With a cozy double bed and a twin bed, this room is perfect for two adults looking for a peaceful stay.

Family (Max 2 Adults) in The Black Horse Inn

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Family Max

1 Double Bed

1 Bunk Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

85 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our spacious Family room, perfect for a family of two adults! With a comfortable double bed, bunk bed, and futon mat, this room offers plenty of space for a cozy stay. Enjoy a private bathroom with a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and other amenities for a truly relaxing experience.

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Family, 2 Twin

85 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The family room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This family room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room in The Black Horse Inn

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Family, Double

1 Double Bed

2 Sofa Beds

85 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Twin Room in The Black Horse Inn

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin Room, Garden View

1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Bunk Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Family, Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Classic, Twin, Garden View

1 Twin Bed

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Classic, Triple

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Classic

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Guest reviews

8.7

1,814 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sue

9.1

September 2023

We booked as part of a large 30+ group of family and friends for our Son’s wedding. The location worked extremely well as the comfortable rooms are all self-contained, though there is plenty of room for socialising. There are some lovely local walks through the beautiful Kent countryside which were enjoyed by many of our party. Everyone agreed the food and service was excellent throughout the 2 days and we were impressed by the way the staff catered for us all so efficiently through breakfasts, lunch and dinner. The staff were friendly and professional and were more than happy to accommodate any special requests. We would definitely return and would not hesitate to recommend.

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Harm

8.2

August 2023

Breakfast and dinners were excellent. Rooms are clean and well placed. Surrounding area is very inviting for nice walks and the Black Horse Inn is nicely situated to explore Kent.

On arrival and being a bit early for check-in, we felt a bit ignored by the staff. We sat outside the restaurant for 20 minutes without anyone approaching us, for people new to the location that was a bit strange. A similar thing happened in the evening while sitting down outside for dinner. We had to request our order to be taken by getting inside whereas staff were passing by on a number of occasions. Again we thought it strange. The food/cook made up for it though as the dinner was excellent.

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Chris

9.1

September 2023

A beautiful character pub, with fabulous food and friendly staff. The accommodation is at the back of the pub - chalet/cabin style blocks. It is great that the accommodation is dog friendly! The only potential downside is that our room wouldn’t have been large enough to accommodate one of our dogs, so unfortunately we won’t be returning with a furry friend! This said, we would return for another one night stay while travelling, for the atmosphere in the pub and the food!

You have to bear in mind that the roads to get to the property are very, very narrow and not too well maintained - they are country lanes after all.

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Tim

9.1

August 2023

Great location, easy to find, clean, well appointed and comfortable rooms, friendly staff and great breakfast. The perfect start to our holiday.

The hotel reception closes quite early (iirc 8pm) and does not have a clear process for late arrivals. We were told one thing and upon arrival just before 11am after a long stressful journey, found the hotel changed their mind and forgot to update us with the change. An improvement would be to have this process defined. A couple of key safes in a convenient location for late arrivals might fix this... then just a case of issuing the safe access code and location... ideally by email or text so there is no chance of error. Perhaps also a small curtain over the window in the middle of the door.

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Denise

9.1

August 2023

The hotel was separate from the pub and very quiet. The staff we met were lovely and so helpful. The room was chilly but there was an electric heater we could use.

There was an issue with the shower thermostat - it was either very hot or scalding. It took a bit of force to turn the know for more cold water and we didn't want to turn it too hard for fear of breaking it. Reception wasn't open to help us so we had to report it on leaving. This is why we marked the venue down. Room wasn't as cosy as we would have liked but laminate flooring is a good choice for keeping clean. The bed was very squeaky - metal frame. One light switch was faulty.

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Tinkerbe68

10

May 2023

We stayed for 4 nights and had a wedding in the local area. The setting was lovely with plenty to do in and around the area. A great base to explore. Although we didn't have a dog, dogs are welcome and they even have a special area in the Inn just for them and you to eat. The food was great, slightly more than I would usual pay but still lovely. Thank you to all the staff, you were fantastic. So helpful, couldn't fault them at all. All in all a perfect place for our mini break.

To be honest, not a lot. The extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work but that didn't effect the bathroom enough for us to say anything and there was a few tiny attention to detail areas could do with looking at but then I'm a bit of a "Monika" so I spot everything lololol.

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Jennifer

8.2

May 2023

The hotel is set in a beautiful and historical location. It was very convenient for the wedding at Longton Woods we were attending and for national trust visits. The accommodation is set on larger grounds than we expected as we thought it was just a handful of rooms on top of a pub - this is neither a good or bad thing. The breakfast was delicious and staff were friendly.

The room was on the small side for the price but sufficient for our needs for 2 nights. Uphill walk from room to restaurant - not a big deal though. Toddler tried to climb bunk bed and fell off and bumped head at one stage (after successfully climbing it the first time)- would prefer two single beds for the children ideally.

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Paul

9.1

June 2023

Check in was excellent, room was nice, parking plentiful, beer was good, beer garden lovely, diner superb, pub is very special and well worth a visit. Mason made us very welcome. Breakfast lovely much enjoyed and the staff were first class. Room was nice we stayed in Primrose, shower and sink unit modern. Very handy after a long drive from Germany good place to stay

The access to this pub is not the easiest, in fairness the staff e mail written directions which were very good if leaving the M20 at junction 7, we diverted and got a bit snarled up. However the Hotel has done their best to give good directions so there really is not much more to do, moral of the story is follow the directions from Junction 7! The shower was a bit temperamental to get temperature right.

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Cathryn

10

July 2023

really quaint pub with lots of character. Food excellent. we had breakfast and evening meals for our two night stay and I couldn’t fault anything. bed rooms are spacious, very clean and bed is very comfortable, shower had good power and easy to use to get the temperature correct. lovely staff and fabulous views of the gorgeous countryside.

there are some steep hills which for people with mobility issues could be an issue however I think if this was raised when booking the owners would allocate a room nearer to the pub

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Pete

10

August 2022

A fantastic B&B: my room was quiet and peaceful, my bed was wonderfully comfy and everything was clean and beautifully presented. The location is stunning, the pub itself is brimming over with rustic charm and the owner, John, is a very friendly and extremely helpful chap who makes a point of overseeing breakfast each morning to get to know his guests. All of his staff are polite and helpful and Michelle - who manages reception - is wonderful. I can't recommend The Black Horse Inn highly enough. Thank you for a lovely stay - I will definitely be back.

Points of Interest Around The Black Horse Inn

Attractions

Leeds Castle

3.4mi

Chatham Historic Dockyard

7.7mi

Rochester

7.8mi

Sissinghurst Castle

12.2mi

Penshurst Place & Gardens

19.5mi

Canterbury Cathedral

21.3mi

Hever Castle

21.8mi

Chartwell

22.1mi

Eltham Palace

25.7mi

Greenwich

28.6mi

National Maritime Museum

28.8mi

Old Royal Naval College

28.9mi

Cutty Sark

29mi

Up at The O2

29.2mi

Canary Wharf

30.1mi

Restaurants

The Black Horse Pub

Cuisines

  • Local

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of The Black Horse Inn

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Horseback riding

Kids' meals

Garden

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Black Horse Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Black Horse Inn

Is The Black Horse Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Black Horse Inn. Just make sure to inform them in advance, as charges may apply for pet accommodations.

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Black Horse Inn?

The Black Horse Inn's check-in window is between 03:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at The Black Horse Inn?

Yes, there is ample parking available at The Black Horse Inn. The best part is that it is completely free for guests. Additionally, the parking is private and conveniently located on site. There is no need to make a reservation for parking either.

What are the rates at The Black Horse Inn?

The base price for The Black Horse Inn starts at $96. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does The Black Horse Inn offer?

The Black Horse Inn offers a variety of rooms including Triple, Family (Max 2 Adults), Family, Double, and Twin rooms. These rooms range in size from 75 sqft to 86 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate 2 adults and do not allow children, and the beds include combinations of Twin, Double, Bunk bed, Futon Mat, and Sofa Bed.

What activities does The Black Horse Inn offer?

Guests at The Black Horse Inn can make the most of their time by engaging in various leisure activities offered by the hotel. They can enjoy a round of golf on the hotel's golf course or have a relaxing drink at the bar. For those looking for some adventure, there are activities like horseback riding, cycling, and hiking available on-site.

When it comes to dining options, guests can visit The Black Horse Pub, which offers traditional ambiances and serves local cuisines. This allows guests to savor the flavors of the region without having to leave the hotel premises.

Overall, guests at The Black Horse Inn have plenty of options to keep themselves entertained and make the most of their stay. Whether it's enjoying leisure amenities or indulging in the delicious food at the on-site restaurant, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this hotel.

Are there restaurants located within The Black Horse Inn?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Black Horse Pub. It offers a traditional ambiance and serves local cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by The Black Horse Inn?

The Black Horse Inn accepts cash as a payment method. Additionally, they accept the following credit cards: Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Switch, Maestro, and UnionPay.