The Black Horse Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Maidstone inn

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Front of property
Restaurant
Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, England, ME14 3LD
  • Place, Kent Life
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mote Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Triple Room

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

Family Room (Sleeps 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 Vinters Valley Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bearsted Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kent Life - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Mote Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Hazlitt Theatre - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Parkwood Fish & chip shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬7 min drive

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. 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
  • 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.

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

  • 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
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.

  • 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

How close is The Black Horse Inn to the airport?

The Black Horse Inn is 52.5 mi (73-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 Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse Inn on Oct 23, 2025 start from $122.86, excluding 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?

The Black Horse Inn does not offer free breakfast.

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. 578 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 797 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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Business traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

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

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent pub, cosy & professional friendly/helpful staff, main meal “Belly Pork, veg, trimmings very tasty /cooked exceptionally well Overnight stay “excellent all round experience.. Highly recommend..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Already booked to go again!!

Great place to stay. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The shower was really powerful and could be adjusted to however hot you preferred. Food in the pub was excellent too. I've just booked to go again in a couple of weeks :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traditional English pub

The pub is a lovely Olde World traditional English pub, with lovely food and a real homely atmosphere. I had pictured log fires and sofas, but it is more geared towards eating, with wooden tables and chairs (so my visions of relaxing with a book were sadly unfulfilled!) We visited on a Saturday and sat in the Dog loft for lunch, the small bites were incredibly filling, which kind of ruined our dinner plans! We were still stuffed hours later... Dinner was delicious, compliments to the chef for a visual treat which tasted amazing. The chalet stays are perfectly servicable, spotlessly clean and amenities such as an ironing board and hairdryer. The rooms were very stylish, no personal touches like pictures but they served their purpose well. My only issues were the bed was very hard (my back was aching in the morning!) and we only had 2 TV channels but, as we were not there to watch tv, this was no big deal! Overall, I would recomend this stay for anyone looking for lovely food, great wines, British atmosphere and some gorgeous walks nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 2 nights on a family visit Hotel is several individual chalets/cabins which were excellent accommodation with comfortable bed & good facilities Breakfasts were hearty & plentiful. Excellent ales available during our stay Staff very friendly & attentive Parking no problem as spacious parking available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning pub, restaurant superb and the rooms were amazing, clean and very comfortable. The only downfall was the tv in the room didn’t work. Reported first thing this morning and they had a replacement straight away. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so pretty. Very relaxing. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Weymouth

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.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Overnight stay.

We had a very pleasant stay incluing dinner at the Black Horse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025