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The Black Horse Inn

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Maidstone inn

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A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a chalkboard menu, and various bottles on shelves.
A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a ceiling covered in foliage.
A traditional pub with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a clear night sky.
A cozy pub interior with a brick fireplace, leather armchair, wooden stools, and a bar area.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under green umbrellas, surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with folded towels and a patterned blanket.

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wooden floor.

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Room (Sleeps 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a painting of a flower, and a lamp.

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two wooden beds, a red rug, and a door with a coat hanging on it.

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Maidstone

In Maidstone .Stay at this Maidstone inn and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of White Horse Wood Country Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Kent Downs. Bearsted Golf Club and Mote Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • White Horse Wood Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bearsted Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mote Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Maidstone Bearsted Station - 4 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Society Rooms
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • Starbucks
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • Mu Mu

About this property

The Black Horse Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Maidstone inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. 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 center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Horse Inn offers 33 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Black Horse Inn to the airport?

The Black Horse Inn is 54.5 mi (94-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse Inn on Aug 16, 2026 start from $156, 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.

Does The Black Horse Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Black Horse Inn.

Does The Black Horse Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Black Horse Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14 per person.

Is there a casino at The Black Horse Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Black Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Black Horse Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Black Horse Inn have a pool?

The Black Horse Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Black Horse Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Black Horse Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Black Horse Inn to downtown Maidstone?

The Black Horse Inn is 0.1 mi away from Thurnham.

The Black Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 868 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, very clean, pleasant staff, very good food, atmospheric restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly and helpful staff. Super dog friendly. Great food and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, for my purpose, one nights stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food in the pub for evening meal and quiet comfortable room. Only had fruit, yoghurt and poached eggs for breakfast but it was good and menu looked comprehensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great chalet style rooms , comfortable and cosy Pub food excellent Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dog friendly accommodation and pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience overall. The staff were very helpful, for example providing a fridge for our baby's milk and helping sterilise his dummies. We had dinner in the lovely historic pub, very nice food. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous rooms and food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property; very pet friendly; very nice staff; great food; highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a delight to stay here, beautiful location, fabulous staff, lovely food & a great sleep, thank you & see you again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Really welcoming stay with great food in the pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Powerful shower and lovely hot water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for me during a 1 nightwork trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, Good food, great location for Euro tunnel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean and spacious. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Great accommodation had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Great stopover with excellent restaurant

Extremely comfortable rooms and excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, so nice and helpfull
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean and the pub was very nice and welcoming with great food. Will definitely stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

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