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The Black Horse

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near University of Kent

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Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden) | Garden
Restaurant
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Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)
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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €116
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Canterbury is home to The Black Horse. Hambrook Marshes and Kent Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Solly's Orchard and Dane John Gardens. Lady Wootton's Green and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
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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

  • Canterbury West Station - 6 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gills Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Black Horse

Bed & breakfast near Canterbury Cathedral
Close to University of Kent, The Black Horse provides amenities, such as free breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Horse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse on 31 Aug 2025 start from €115.79, 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.

How much is parking at The Black Horse?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Black Horse?

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Black Horse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Horse located?

Situated in Canterbury, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of St. Dunstan's Church, Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent. Westgate Gardens and Towers and Westgate Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 6 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 16 minutes.

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The Black Horse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 78 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple B&B that does exactly what you expect. I'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was excellent...worked perfectly Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Very quaint but noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guillaume

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

my stay

It was a pleasant stay, breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Torhild

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Betty

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful friendly staff 😀. Expedia said there was parking ,which is a stretch of the imagination . There is a road with cars parked on it. Haha!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022