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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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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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”- Andrew United Kingdom“The hotel was in an excellent location. We arrived quite late but that didn't matter, we were still able to have food in the adjoining pub. The lady in charge was great with smile on her face.”
- Dawson United Kingdom“Wonderful period property in an extensive plot which has been thoughtfully extended. Very warm and homely feel. Staff excellent with accommodation and serving staff being so helpful (e.g. arranging a takeaway breakfast so we could make Le Shuttle...”
- Steve United Kingdom“What great find for me friendly and welcoming team. The food was great and I thought reasonably priced good range of beers and wines. A fabulous building.”
Stuart United Kingdom“Beautiful place to stay, breakfast was very tasty and staff were excellent”- Fenwick United Kingdom“Very welcoming, friendly staff, very helpful, loved the beer garden. Felt very relaxed.”
Lisa
Germany“- very friendly staff - cozy and comfortable beds - parking in front of the room - nice, peaceful location”
Debbie United Kingdom“The lovely receptionist and the restaurant manager were great. Delightful comfy clean and pretty room with a view. Excellent dinner in the restaurant. The Black Horse was a haven of bliss after a long North Downs hike. A real find in a beautiful...”
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.
