This rural Inn is set in a peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 4.5 miles from magnificent Leeds Castle. It offers charming, individually styled rooms with Wi-Fi and a lovely garden.

The rooms feature a Freeview TV, ironing supplies, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room at The Black Horse Inn also has bright, country-style décor. All rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The rooms are located in annexes across the property's grounds.

Boasting wooden beams and an open fire, The Black Horse’s restaurant serves a menu made using local and homegrown produce. The bar stocks Kentish cask ales, and there is a patio for al fresco dining.

The Inn is surrounded by stunning scenery and has many walking trails on the doorstep. Maidstone’s shops and restaurants are a 10 minutes’ drive away, while the M20 motorway is a 5-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Max adults: 2
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  • 1 full bed and
  • 1 bunk bed and
  • 1 futon bed
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  • 2 twin beds
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  • Can you have your dog stay with you in the rooms? Or is it only pet friendly for the restaurant/bar please?

    Both our rooms and pub are dog friendly but unfortunately they cannot be in our restaurant area, I hope this helps


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on November 30, 2019
  • Is there an extra charge if we are travelling with a dog?

    Hello, the charge for pets is £10 per pet per night


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    Answered on May 13, 2021
  • Do you have free parking ?

    Hello, yes we do have free parking


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    Answered on May 13, 2021
  • Does the property have secure cycle storage, or can you keep a bike in your room?

    Hello, yes we do have have somewhere safe to store a bicycle


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    Answered on August 17, 2021
  • Are there fans in the rooms

    Hello, Yes we have fans in the room


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    Answered on August 17, 2021
  • Have you got a private room for 32 adults and 8 children

    Hello, yes we do have private use function rooms


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    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on May 13, 2021
  • Can you tell me how many rooms you have in total and can you book for a function please

    Hello, we have 33 rooms in total


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    Answered on May 13, 2021
  • Are you doing food and drinks to the room ?

    Hello, yes you can request food to be delivered to you room


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    Answered on May 13, 2021
  • Hi can we leave our dog in the room when we go to dinner or is that not allowed

    Hello, yes you are more than welcome to leave the dog if they are happy to be left


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    Answered on June 3, 2021
  • interested in disabled access/ bathroom for a family stay? thank you

    Hello, what would you like to know?


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    Answered on May 13, 2021
  • Hi we are travelling down on 2 x motorcycles and wondering if you had anywhere secure to put them overnight please? Thank you Nige

    Hello, we do have motorcycle space in our B&B car park


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    Answered on October 13, 2020
  • can we request a walk in shower as my husband is not happy with a shower over the bath and cannot get in. Would love to book as looks lovely to visit the different castles in the area

    Hello, That is no problem, we do have 4 disabled access rooms with walk-in en-suites, so please request one of these when booking. We will let you know if we do not have availability.


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  • What time do you start serving breakfast please? Need an early start.

    Hello, Breakfast is served from 7am mon-fri & 8am at weekends and bank holidays


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  • Hi do you have a property solely for disabled use thanks

    Hello, yes we have 4 rooms designed for disabled access


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    Answered on November 14, 2019
  • Hi What’s available for babies? (High chairs, cribs etc.)

    Hello, we can provide a highchair in the restaurant, you just need to ask. If you are staying the night we can provide a travel cot at a charge of £6


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    Answered on June 3, 2021
  • does breakfast include toast? Can you accommodate a guest who is visually impaired? Is there free wi fi in the bedrooms?

    Hi you can have toast with breakfast - we can accommodate visually impaired guests as long as they let us know on booking as some of our rooms wouldn't be suitable for them. I can confirm we have wifi in the room


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  • Do you serve food on Mondays?!

    Yes we do from 12pm.


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    Answered on November 5, 2021
  • Hi Can I bring my 3 little Tibetan Spaniels please? Thanks Janet

    Hello, yes dogs are more than welcome, the charge is £20 per pet per night, please let us know when booking if you intend to bring a pet so we can set the room accordingly


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  • Do you have electric car charging facilities?

    Yes, we have two chargers located in our B&B car park


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  • Hi I’m Sue a 61 year old single lady who has recently found herself homeless. Do you do long term accommodation at least a year probably longer, for myself and my dogs. If the answer is yes what would your best monthly price be. Thank you

    Hello, unfortunately we do not accommodate long term stays


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Bearsted Golf Club
    1.3 miles
  • Maidstone Services M20
    2 miles
  • Mote Park
    2.7 miles
  • Maidstone Borough Council
    3 miles
  • The Hazlitt Theatre
    3.2 miles
  • Hazlitt Arts Centre
    3.2 miles
  • Maidstone Magistrates Court
    3.2 miles
  • Leeds Castle
    3.4 miles
  • Medway Services M2
    3.5 miles
  • Maidstone Hospital
    4.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Historic Chatham Dockyard
    6.7 miles
  • Chatham Train Station
    6.8 miles
  • Rochester Castle
    7.8 miles
  • Dickens World
    8 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    19.8 miles
  • London City Airport
    27.5 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    34 miles
How to get to The Black Horse Inn from London Gatwick Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Black Horse Pub

    Food: Local

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Amenities of The Black Horse Inn Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Horseback riding Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Turkish
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Black Horse Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
£10 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Switch American Express The Black Horse Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that you need to reserve a table if you would like dinner. Children under 10 years are not allowed in the restaurant after 20:00.

The reception for guests is open Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 12pm. When the reception is closed the keys can be collected from the pub/restaurant.

Breakfast is served Monday to Friday 07:00 to 09:30, and Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 10:00.

If arriving by car, be careful when using satellite navigation. After M20 junction 7, as you come into the A249, most sat-nav systems will send you the wrong side of the Pilgrims Way. Please ensure you turn right into Detling Village, NOT left towards Boxley Village.

Check-in outside of the check-in times is not possible.

FAQs about The Black Horse Inn

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Black Horse Inn (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at The Black Horse Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • The Black Horse Inn is 3.1 miles from the center of Maidstone.

  • Check-in at The Black Horse Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

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

  • Guests staying at The Black Horse Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The Black Horse Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Black Horse Pub

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Black Horse Inn by:

    • Car 45min