The Black Horse, steps from historic Canterbury Cathedral, offers a tranquil atmosphere and complimentary breakfast. Guests enjoy the peaceful garden, WiFi in common areas, and convenient luggage storage during their stay.
Canterbury is home to The Black Horse. Kent Downs and West Blean & Thornden Woods 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 an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
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Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Horse on Mar 9, 2026 start from ₩140,938, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at The Black Horse?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Black Horse?
Check-out 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 and Canterbury Cathedral. 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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Reviews
The Black Horse Reviews
7.6
Good
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Location was very walkable to everything. Breakfast was included and the breakfast service was very good. The bed was not very comfortable and the pillows were very flat. I liked the overall vibe of the place, the courtyard was nice.
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..
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.
A beautifully appointed room with a lovely, peaceful garden out back, wonderful to relax in after a long day of sightseeing. Excellent breakfast and service.
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!
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.
Jerry
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Ken
Nov 9, 2024
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
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.
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
michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Torhild
Jul 13, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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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.
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!
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!!
Overall very good, location was excellent for getting into town. Spotlessly clean and service was very friendly. They are very accomodating when it comes to breakfast. Only negatives was a small issue with the wifi and the lack if parking, but there was a very reasonable multistory around the corner.
Our room was very disappointing, The toilet basin was loose from the wall & leaking. The radiator we wasn't able to turn off & the weather was lovely and hot 17th & 18th Sept. We were banking, This was mention to the manager first thing in the morning.They did try & get there handy man in but no answer to his phone. second night even hotter didnt get much sleep both night, woke up in morning feeling very sick, The window was open & there was so much rubbish just outside the window that could have been cleared away. We didn't stay for breakfast due to us feeling unwell. I telephoned the manager later that day (Kirsty) & complained I said it wasn't expectable to let that Room 10 & I believe we needed so sort of a refund. Kirsty agreed & said that she would have to speak to the owner & would call me back, Guess what Kirsty didn't return my call so I call again - Kirsty said that The Black Horse wasn't letting out the Room on the 18th. She agreed that we should have a refund, But still hadn't seen the owner, Ha still wanting for that call its gone TWO WEEKS - And no call .
Complete shambles the self check in didn’t work also had no emails to guide through the process upon arrival.eventually gained access
The room I was finally allocated wasn’t cleaned dirty bathroom,bed not changed,bins not emptied etc telephoned the number on the desk and complained a very angry woman who was very rude arrived to clean the room thoroughly eventually got to bed after midnight!!
The third night I was awakened by a stranger opening my door via a digital key code and entering turning on all the lights telling me I was in her room and I had to leave because she had booked and been allocated it!!!
Was promised a refund and receipt and so far nothing
My advice is DO NOT STAY HERE !!!!!