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The Black Horse Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Interior
Classic Double Room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Explore the area

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Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, England, ME14 3LD
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, White Horse Wood Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bearsted Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Maidstone

At The Black Horse Inn you'll be within a 10-minute walk of White Horse Wood Country Park and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Kent Downs. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Maidstone inn, you'll find Leeds Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Horse Wood Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bearsted Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Leeds Castle - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • O2 Arena - 52 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Bearsted Station - 4 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hook & Hatchet Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Black Horse Inn

Inn in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Black Horse Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Maidstone inn.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Horse Inn offers 33 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests wishing to check in outside of the posted hours must contact the hotel in advance to make arrangements.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Black Horse Inn?

The Black Horse Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Horse Inn?

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse Inn on 30 Dec 2025 start from AU$117.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Black Horse Inn?

Yep, The Black Horse Inn has a free self car park.

Is The Black Horse Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as changing tables and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Black Horse Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Horse Inn?

No, The Black Horse Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Black Horse Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Horse Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Black Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 812 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with great shower power. E client breakfast and dinner service. Loved talking with the locals.bit of a scary drive for us yanks but managed OK
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GRAHAM

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, the large rooms are cabins in the grounds of the pub. Very quiet, plenty of parking and EV charging. Good food in the pub restaurant, but we didn't have breakfast as heading to Le Shuttle. Staff friendly and efficient. Room clean and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very secluded location, attached to a fantastic country pub with great food. Room was clean, comfortable and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very comfortable stay, full of character, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, great atmosphere

What a find. This is a place in the country and only 10 min from Leeds Castle. The pub atmosphere is we loving and traditional - what you would hope for and expect of a pub. Cozy, updated menu with vegan options. The rooms are in a separate annex. Quiet, modern but cute and stylish in the room I was in. All that’s needed. I’d recommend this place any day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful area and the room was nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fabulous Kentish gem.

What a fantastic friendly hotel. We had a lovely spacious room with great facilities. Every member of staff we met were courteous, friendly and helpful. The food is absolutely delicious and sourced locally. We can not recommend this hotel highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Nice pub with good food. Didn’t like the hill between rooms and pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice part of the country

Great location and very quite hotel, food was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every time i head to Kent i always stay here at The Black Horse - staff are fab, rooms are clean and comfy and the food and drinks are always delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Black Horse Inn

Another excellent stay in a well established Inn. Accommodation perfect for our needs. Staff helpful and friendly. Perfect seeing for our needs. Evening meal excellent and breakfast was good also, if limited options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Balerno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nope
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greast 3 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay from start to finish was fantastic. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend and will be looking forward to our next stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Black Horse, Thurnham

I've stayed here on a number of occasions over the last decade and a bit. I've always found it to be friendly, with good beer and good food. My only reservations are that in colder months, the chalets can be a bit on the cool side despite having heaters. However, on this occasion, I was in one of the newer rooms and the bathroom was nice and warm in the morning and best of all contained a walk-in shower stall, far better than clambering over a bath tub! The pub itself has remained a decent hostelry, with a good choice of drinks. There is always a good local beer or two on tap. The food is usually very good, if a bit on the pricey side. I had calf's liver the first night which was very tasty and well presented. Breakfasts are amongst the best I have on my travels, with all contents of the plate well cooked and presented. The staff are always friendly, chatty and helpful and I will certainly continue to stay here when down in Kent. Highly recommended also for leisure as it is positioned brilliantly for Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Chatham and the Kent Weald. Problem is I'm always at work when here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025