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The Black Horse

3.0 star property
B&B within easy reach of Canterbury Cathedral

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Relax in a serene courtyard with a shaded seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building.
Step into The Black Horse, a traditional pub with a classic brick facade and welcoming entrance.
Enjoy meals in this inviting dining area with a wooden table, vase, and vintage placemat.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and window with curtains.
Enjoy a serene outdoor space with a beautifully maintained lawn, lush plants, and a shaded patio area.
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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
$110 nightly
The total price is $133
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height ) | 1 bedroom

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Double Room, Ensuite | Miscellaneous

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy) | 1 bedroom

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Orchard Street, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AP

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Kent - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 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

  • ‪Marino's Fish Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪West Gate Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Monument - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Griffin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Unicorn Inn - ‬2 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
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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

    • Onsite 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

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in 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

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
Service staff
Lobby
Bed
Shower
Cities
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A simple B&B that does exactly what you expect. I'd happily stay there again.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in was excellent...worked perfectly Great location
Jackie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very quaint but noisy
Julian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok
Tina, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Shirley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nigel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Guillaume, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

my stay

It was a pleasant stay, breakfast was good too.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Betty, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Facundo, 1-night trip