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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) | 1 bedroom
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 429
SAR 514 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height ) | 1 bedroom

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy) | 1 bedroom

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Memory foam bed
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Marino's Fish Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪West Gate Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Monument - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Griffin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Unicorn Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Black Horse

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

Languages

English

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The price is SAR 305
SAR 366 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

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 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: 2:00 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, 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. 27 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

A simple B&B that does exactly what you expect. I'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Check in was excellent...worked perfectly Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

Very quaint but noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

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

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

Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10

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

10/10

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

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

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

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021