Canterbury Black Horse

13 Orchard Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>214</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
213 reviews
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Canterbury Black Horse

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Offering a garden and garden view, Canterbury Black Horse is set in Canterbury, 600 metres from Canterbury WestTrain Station and 1.3 km from Canterbury East Train Station. With free WiFi, this 3-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also offered. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. A bar can be found on-site. Guests at Canterbury Black Horse will be able to enjoy activities in and around Canterbury, like cycling. Canterbury Cathedral is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while University of Kent is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 92 km from Canterbury Black Horse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.8
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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was very central to the centre of town & railway station. Breakfast was very good plenty of choice on offer, our room was on the ground floor, which was light & airy & the doors opened up to a garden patio with chairs & table provided.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, clean and near city centre. Good breakfast and although my room wasn't the biggest, as a single person it was perfect for me. Was able to leave my luggage which was an enormous help.”
  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    “Very homely feel. Nice big bedroom and the breakfast was excellent.”

Host Information

Company review score: 8.2Based on 209 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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. We look forward to seeing you at breakfast which is from 8am to 10am. Please request in advance if you require early breakfast from 7am. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST and FULL-ENGLISH BREAKFAST is available at the time of booking for a charge. If you did not order breakfast and have changed your mind and would like breakfast, pl...

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Canterbury Black Horse

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Cycling
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Canterbury Black Horse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Canterbury Black Horse

  • Canterbury Black Horse is 800 yards from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Canterbury Black Horse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Canterbury Black Horse include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at Canterbury Black Horse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Canterbury Black Horse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

    • Cycling