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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Black Horse Canterbury in Canterbury offers a 3-star bed and breakfast with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a refrigerator, shower, TV, electric kettle, and parquet or carpeted floors. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental, buffet, full English/Irish, or gluten-free breakfast. The property provides a variety of options to suit all preferences, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 92 km from London City Airport, the bed and breakfast is a short walk from Canterbury West Train Station and close to Canterbury Cathedral. Nearby attractions include the University of Kent and Ashford International Train Station. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its breakfast, convenient location, and attentive staff, Black Horse Canterbury offers a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was tidy and clean. It was nice to have a mini fridge with a view over the garden. I must say that this was very good value compared to a lot of other places.
  • Clara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Small B&B close to the main centre of Canterbury. Walkable to the main town and train station. Breakfast was served fresh and there is a nice garden area to enjoy. Rooms were as per the pictures and it was kept clean.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Literally, everything. Location, facilities, staff and service.
  • Sydney
    Canada Canada
    The property was comfortable, cozy, and clean. It was very lovely and we enjoyed our stay a lot! The location was also incredible and a nice walking distance to all the main attractions and sights in Canterbury!
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub conversation, spotlessly clean, gardens were beautiful, bed was so comfy and breakfast was lovely. The young lady cooking breakfast and doing room service was amazing.
  • Vishuddha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was amazing .. staff are very friendly and always helpful. The rooms have character and the location is very convenient
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean room, next to the beautiful gardens. The ladies who worked during breakfast were fantastic, very friendly and great breakfast.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good value for money, spotlessly clean. Friendly staff serving breakfast. Short walk to city centre. Good local shops and restaurants.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy and quaint. Very English. Lovely peaceful garden. Great location. Beautiful breakfast.
  • Helena
    Sweden Sweden
    Near city centre, great breakfast, authentic environment.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 435 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

Welcome to our charming traditional bed and breakfast, ideally located just five minutes from Canterbury West Station, ten minutes from the town centre, and fifteen minutes from the University of Kent. We provide comfortable, quality accommodation in fourteen beautifully appointed and tranquil rooms, each uniquely designed to reflect the historic character of the building. Recently refurbished with calming colours, period furniture, and original features such as fireplaces, wall paneling, and wooden floors, our rooms offer a blend of historic charm and modern comfort. All rooms feature new beds with memory foam toppers on sprung bases, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Each en-suite bathroom includes a powerful shower with instant hot water, a heated towel rail, an LED mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Guests receive a welcome tray with ground coffee and a selection of teas, along with amenities such as a hairdryer, fan, and flat-screen TV with remote control. A delicious continental or full English breakfast is served daily from 8am to 10am and is included in the room rate unless you have booked a 'room only'. Please inform us in advance if you require an early breakfast or wish for breakfast to stored in the dining room fridge. Should you change your mind and decide to have breakfast after booking, kindly call ahead. During summer months, guests can enjoy the garden patio with tables and sunshades for outdoor relaxation. There is plenty to see and do in Canterbury, including visits to the famous Canterbury Cathedral and the Marlowe Theatre. We kindly ask guests to call at least an hour before arrival; check-in begins at 7pm, with early check-in available upon prior request. Please note that we do not accept late bookings made after 10pm on the day of arrival. We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable stay.

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

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events 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.