Near the historic Canterbury Cathedral, The Black Horse offers a peaceful retreat with free breakfast and a serene garden. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy luggage storage and discover the charm that previous guests have fallen for.
Canterbury Christ Church University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 103 min drive
Canterbury West Station - 6 min walk
Canterbury Sturry Station - 7 min drive
Canterbury East Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
Black Griffin - 7 min walk
The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - 5 min walk
The Cricketers - 7 min walk
Cafe des Amis du Mexique - 5 min walk
Gills Café - 7 min walk
About this property
The Black Horse
The Black Horse offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (fees apply)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
What to do
Cycling nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self-parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Black Horse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Black Horse?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Horse?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Black Horse and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Black Horse also has a garden.
What's the area around The Black Horse like?
The Black Horse is a short 6-minute walk from Canterbury West Station and 13 minutes' walk from Canterbury Cathedral.
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The Black Horse Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Room
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Tranquil retreat.
A beautifully appointed room with a lovely, peaceful garden out back, wonderful to relax in after a long day of sightseeing. Excellent breakfast and service.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2024
A simple B&B that does exactly what you expect. I'd happily stay there again.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2023
Check in was excellent...worked perfectly
Great location
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Lovely stay - need some bottled water in the room as unable to fill kettle it kept coming out warm from the tap so unable to drink
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
28 May 2024
Very quaint but noisy
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2023
Conference stay
We stayed while attending a conference at the university. The location was excellent (close to the town center, easy to reach the university, close to the train station) and the hosts were very hospitable and easygoing! We stayed in the garden suite and really enjoyed the access to the garden from our room, which was also very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic!
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2024
Actually, I was sick the entire time I was there, not the fault of the Black Horse. However, the parking situation is terrible. While sick, I had to move the car several times. I found my rental car was side-swiped, and I'm having to pay for damages my insurance doesn't cover. Again, not the fault of the Black Horse.
Jerry
Jerry, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
9 Nov 2024
I could not stay and had to book another hotel for the night. The door to the garden did not lock and only a broken lump of metal was holding it closed. This fell on me when I was trying to open the door. A disgrace, I would like a refund
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 May 2023
Ok
Tina
Tina, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
7 Sep 2022
No wardrobe or even hanging rails available in the bedroom ??. Staff looked somewhat overwhelmed at breakfast, food hygiene was pretty much non existent. No apology from the staff either after a fire alarm went off at silly o'clock in the morning. Fully aware that sometimes these things can happen accidentally but an acknowledgement of interrupted sleep would've been welcomed Overall would have to say this was the least pleasant experience I've ever had whilst on a break either at home or abroad.
Don't be surprised if your expectations based on a half decent website don't marry up with the reality of staying there.
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
26 May 2025
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Enjoyed our stay
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Sep 2024
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Great value for money!
Close to Canterbury , shops a five minute walk at the most and pubs and restaurants even less.
We stayed in the garden room which felt bright and airy and it was lovely to sit in the garden with a glass of wine..
This isn't a pub anymore so there wasn't anyone to welcome us which wasn't a problem.. But breakfast had friendly staff and tasty food..
Our only small problem was getting our key code as we booked last minute, but after a phone conversation it was sorted straight away.
Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends..
sonia
sonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2024
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 Sep 2023
Guillaume
Guillaume, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
mooie stad
de eigenaresse was kortaf. Haar hulp daarentegen was vriendelijk ook al kende ze de taal niet goed. De kamer was verder gewoon wat je verwacht dus goed
michael
michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Aug 2023
The room was fine, the guy on reception (although new and not very experienced) was fine - my only issue was that the pub was closed the night we stayed - and I wasn't expecting that.... it would appear the pub is only open certain nights of the week and that is not made clear on their site... also parking is a bit of an issue as everywhere around is permit parking only. However it is a great location to walk into the city, and Canterbury is really lovely.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Mar 2023
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2023
my stay
It was a pleasant stay, breakfast was good too.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2023
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2023
Good visit, I would book again.
Nice people who run it, good breakfast. The lady who made my breakfast was very kind. Good bed, good shower. Good location.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Jul 2022
Besøk i Canterbury
Litt spesiell innsjekking. Hyggelig personale. Veldig trang trapp opp til rommet. Kjøleskapet fungerte ikke, selv om vi ga beskjed , og det ble sett til. Dårlig avløp i vask og dusj. Misforståelser angående frokosten. Hotels.com ga oss beskjed om at frokost var innkludert, det mente stedet at vi ikke hadde. Personalet var veldig hyggelig. Kun nye håndklær og tømming av søppel en av tre dager. Beliggenheten var god. Vil nok ikke retunere hit.
Torhild
Torhild, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
25 Jun 2022
Betty
Betty, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2022
Very nice B&B! The staff is very service-oriented and kind!
The breakfast is delicious and made from scratch with fresh ingredients.
The hotel is located within a quick walk (5 mins or less) to the west train station and the city center.
I confidently recommend this place!