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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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Classic Double Room
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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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

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

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

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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

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 area

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 km
  • White Horse Wood Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bearsted Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mote Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Leeds Castle - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rose - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yeoman - ‬6 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. 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 Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse Inn on Jun 5, 2026 start from CA $157, 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?

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. 605 out of 834 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 834 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 834 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 834 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 834 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dog friendly accommodation and pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Powerful shower and lovely hot water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pub is great, food pretty good but hugh price. Good breakfast. Rooms average and cole due to electric heating. Ev charger wasnt working during my stay unfortunate and disappointing becauae that was main reason for booking there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Really welcoming stay with great food in the pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super spacious accommodation in external rooms with ample parking. The pub food is exceptionally good. High quality products in bathroom and huge fluffy white towels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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

8/10 Good

James

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

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

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely British pub in the Kent countryside with great drinks food and accommodation. I travel a lot and this is just perfect. Enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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