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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
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room (Sleeps 5)

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

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

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

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Family Room (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

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

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

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

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).
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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

  • ‪The Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rifle Volunteers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oak on the Green - ‬4 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.

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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

  • 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 Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse Inn on Oct 6, 2025 start from $118.21, 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. 570 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 787 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Great! 10/10!

I only get to stay here once a year which is a shame as it’s a lovely place to stay and the food offering is amazing! The rooms are more like small chalets in a separate building, nothing flash but have everything you need and excellent value for money. Highly recommended, looking forward to next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

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

Perfect if you’re in the area

Beautiful property and amazing food!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at 16.30 checkin was quick and i went to the room my husband went to make a reservation for dinner.The room was very tastefully decorated but no heating on,as it was Febuary it would have been nice to walk into a warm room.We were only able to book for 21.00 which was far too late when we had lunch at 13.00.We were not able to order our choice on the menu as they had sold out sausage and mash and fish and chips nothing special maybe defrost a few more. W
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful Kentish Inn. The log fire, the cozy seating and the food and drinks on offer make this out of the way place a secret oasis. The rooms are excellent, clean, warm and all the facilities you expect. And absolute value for money. And did I mention the food? Fantastic menu, great service and worth every penny. Fantastic place, can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

peter, cropwell butler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 night working trip solo. A lovely old pub with olde world charm. You really couldn't find a pub more quintessentially English. Rooms lovely and warm with spacious bathroom (Clover, block 4). Restaurant also very good but £11 for a glass of wine is pushing it a bit. Have the prawns starter and sausage and mash to get the best value out of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dog friendly,wonderful walks with several routes to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025