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About this property
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 areas. The rooms feature a FreeSat 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 home-grown 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, whilst the M20 motorway is a 5-minute drive. The individual Kentish Barn style lodges at this rural Inn are located within the grounds a very short distance away from the main pub and restaurant building, each room has independent external access.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adam
Australia“Nice comfortable accommodation and the restaurant was exceptional 👌” 
Natasja
United Kingdom“I liked a dog box in the room, containing some useful items alongside key requests from the venue. I liked the walking routes you could borrow- though an indicator of road walking would be useful. I have a very reactive dog who lunges at moving...”- David United Kingdom“Staff here without exception are very nice and welcoming with a special mention for the lady who serves breakfast. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the beds comfortable. Finally the food in the pub is exceptional.”
- Rosemary United Kingdom“Location was exceptional. Really liked the chalets next to each other and position near car park. Lovely green areas all around and nice views. Lots of walks on door stop. Very genuine and sincere staff all round which we really appreciated. The...”
- Peter United Kingdom“Very remote but with a lovely country pub serving great food on site what more do you want!!”
- Finc United Kingdom“The food was excellent, especially the dinner menu. The rooms were very clean. Ample parking to guests.”
- Alanm United Kingdom“Perfect location, very friendly service from all staff, rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Both evening mean and breakfast food in the pub was excellent.”
- John United Kingdom“Great location on the Pilgrim Trail, room, staff & breakfast were all excellent.”
- Di United Kingdom“A wonderful British Inn. Welcoming friendly great food beer and wine. Exceptionally dog friendly. A gem in the Kent Countryside with many walks from the door and places to explore including beautiful Canterbury and the pilgrims way. John the...”
Michael United Kingdom“Staff great, dinner great, room average, breakfast average”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Black Horse Pub
- CuisineLocal
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
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.
