Black Horse Canterbury

12 Orchard Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>183</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
183 reviews

General quaintness and character very quiet, excellent breakfast efficient hosts

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Black Horse Canterbury

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Black Horse Canterbury enjoys a location in Canterbury, 1.7 miles from University of Kent and 16 miles from Sandwich Railway Station. With free Wifi, this 3-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and daily room service. Eurotunnel UK is 17 miles away, and Folkestone Central Railway Station is 19 miles from the bed and breakfast. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Black Horse Canterbury can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Canterbury WestTrain Station, Canterbury East Train Station, and Canterbury Cathedral. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 57 miles from Black Horse Canterbury.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Ralph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “General quaintness and character very quiet, excellent breakfast efficient hosts”
  • Lyman
    Canada Canada
    “The Black Horse is located within easy walking distance from almost anything you would want to do in Canterbury. Our room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was excellent!”
  • Riggin
    United States of America United States of America
    “Quaint B&B. Small but clean and cozy. The location was good and the staff were friendly. If in Canterbury again , we will stay here.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 181 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

SUSTAINABILITY *Being aware of energy consumption, via an app controlled heating system, and ensuring all possible steps are taken to keep our usage as low as possible. We changed supplier a while ago to Octopus renown for its green approach. *We recycle hard plastic, tins, glass and paper. *We use all kitchen waste to feed the chickens who supply our eggs, and green waste is composted on owners small holding, and is then used for garden plants. *Fresh local flowers are provided weekly from the owners garden and a friends garden. *Where ever possible we use locally sourced food products. For example our Award Winning sausages come from a local farm and shop. *We have a high EPC rating as during the restoration the roof, walls, ceilings and floors are not only sound boarded, but are also extra insulated. The lighting is all LED.

Property info

We welcome guests into our traditional B&B . We are five minutes from Canterbury West Station, 10 minutes to the town centre and 15 minutes to the University of Kent. We offer quality accommodation with new modern en-suite facilities in fourteen uniquely beautiful and quiet rooms. Recently refurbished in calm and peaceful colours, with period furniture and decoration, all newly restored throughout and in keeping with the period building, retaining many original features, such as fireplaces, wall panelling and original floors. Every bed is new with a memory-foam topped mattress on a sprung base. Each small en-suite has a power shower with instant hot water, a heated towel rail, an led mirror and free toiletries. All rooms have a beverage welcome tray with ground coffee and assorted teas. A hair-dryer, fan and a flat screen TV with remote are provided. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST and FULL-ENGLISH BREAKFAST is served from 8-10am and is included in the room price, unless you've booked 'ROOM ONLY'. Please request in advance if you require early breakfast from 7am. If you change your mind and would like breakfast, please ring in advance, In addition if you'd like to order home ...

Neighborhood info

Canterbury is a historic city with a lot of culture and heritage. The Black Horse Inn is situated at the heart of Canterbury, close to local shops, theatres and restaurants. Our views overlook the famous Canterbury Cathedral.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Black Horse Canterbury
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Cycling
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Black Horse Canterbury takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Black Horse Canterbury

  • Guests staying at Black Horse Canterbury can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Black Horse Canterbury is 2,450 feet from the center of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Black Horse Canterbury offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

  • The prices at Black Horse Canterbury may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Black Horse Canterbury is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Black Horse Canterbury include:

    • Double
    • Twin