The Black Horse

B&B within easy reach of Canterbury Cathedral

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Fri 28 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Near the historic Canterbury Cathedral, The Black Horse offers a peaceful retreat with free breakfast and a serene garden. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy luggage storage and discover the charm that previous guests have fallen for.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
£70
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy) | Bathroom
Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)
Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)
Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden) | Garden
Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)
Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)
Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Traditional Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Traditional Double Room, Ensuite | Miscellaneous
Traditional Double Room, Ensuite
Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height ) | View from property
Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )
Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )
Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
11 Orchard Street, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AP

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 5 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

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 103 min drive
  • Canterbury West Station - 6 min walk
  • Canterbury Sturry Station - 7 min drive
  • Canterbury East Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Black Horse

The Black Horse offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (fees apply)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast

What to do

  • Cycling nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self-parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Black Horse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Black Horse?

Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Horse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Black Horse and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Black Horse also has a garden.

What's the area around The Black Horse like?

The Black Horse is a short 6-minute walk from Canterbury West Station and 13 minutes' walk from Canterbury Cathedral.

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The Black Horse Reviews

7.6

Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

BreakfastLocationService staffRoomBedCitiesLobbyParkingShower

8/10 Very good

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.
Lance, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in was excellent...worked perfectly Great location
Jackie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very quaint but noisy
Julian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Conference stay

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!
Janet, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil retreat.

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.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Tracy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A simple B&B that does exactly what you expect. I'd happily stay there again.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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..
sonia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

mooie stad

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok
Tina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

my stay

It was a pleasant stay, breakfast was good too.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good visit, I would book again.

Nice people who run it, good breakfast. The lady who made my breakfast was very kind. Good bed, good shower. Good location.
Sarah, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Wayne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Besøk i Canterbury

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.
Torhild, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Facundo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!!
Simon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
M, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Worst Break ever

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 .
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The B&B was lovely and wonderful. Breakfast are great and the staff are nice and friendly.
Joselito, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Disorganised chaos

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 !!!!!
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location & friendly staff

Great location & well organised Covid 19 protocols. Very friendly lady preparing breakfast. Recommended
Robert, 1-night trip