8.8 / 10 Guest Rating

The Black Horse Inn

Name: The Black Horse Inn
Address: Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Nr Maidstone, Maidstone, gb
Rating: 8.8

Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Nr Maidstone, Maidstone, gb

from US$145 / night

About the Property

Charming Rooms with Country-Style Decor
Individually styled rooms at The Black Horse Inn offer a cozy retreat with modern amenities including Freeview TV, ironing supplies, and tea/coffee facilities. The bright décor and private bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay.

Farm-to-Table Dining Experience
Enjoy a culinary delight at the on-site restaurant featuring a menu crafted from local and home-grown ingredients. The rustic ambiance with wooden beams and open fire adds to the charm. Don't miss out on the selection of Kentish cask ales at the bar and dine al fresco on the patio.

Scenic Surroundings and Outdoor Activities
Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the inn provides access to picturesque walking trails and stunning scenery. With Leeds Castle just a short distance away and Maidstone's amenities nearby, The Black Horse Inn offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

To book your stay at The Black Horse Inn, experience the charm and serenity of rural Kent today.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available

Free WiFi

Parking

Free Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Restaurant

Business center

Heating

Terrace

Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

7 rates found

1/11

Double Room

With a bright, country-style décor, this room features a Freeview TV, ironing supplies, and tea and coffee making facilities. It also benefits from a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is available.

7 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Double Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$181.58

$145.26

Includes taxes & fees

Double Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$230.11

$184.09

Includes taxes & fees

1/6

Family (Max 2 Adults)

8 sqm

Sleeps 5

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

1 Bunk bed (Variable Size)

1 Futon Mat (Variable Size)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Family (Max 2 Adults)

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$181.58

$145.26

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

Twin Room

The twin room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

7 sqm

Sleeps 2

2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Twin Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$181.58

$145.26

Includes taxes & fees

Twin Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$230.11

$184.09

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

Triple Room

The triple room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

8 sqm

Sleeps 3

1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Triple Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$181.58

$145.26

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

Family Room

The family room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This family room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

8 sqm

Sleeps 4

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

1 Bunk bed (Variable Size)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Family Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$181.58

$145.26

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent2096 verified reviews

AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

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margaret

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Excellent, good food , very friendly staff ,"

Exceptional

10.0

Central to where we needed to be , clean comfortable, no issues very friendly staff

Nothing

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GAIL

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Well worth a stay"

Exceptional

9.0

Gorgeous location

Nothing

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Eric

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

Very practical motel style accommodation in a quiet location. Pub could do with being a bit cleaner in places but enjoyed eating there. Great views just a short walk up the road from the castle.

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Simon

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Did the job . Breakfast very poor . Sausage was tasty . Egg very badly poached watery and tasteless. Beans cold , bacon"

Very Good

7.0

Had enough amenities . .

Basic and on a hill so tricky to walk up to and down . I have a prosthetic leg and no mention of cardiac hill on booking Bed mattress needs changing as you can feel the springs and quite thin .

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Alastair

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

We arrived in a downpour having walked from Rochester with our dog, and were pleasantly surprised to find a dog towel, and a very helpful attitude

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John

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Good"

Good

6.0

Good looking cabins and a beautiful old pub. Staff friendly and attentive. Great walks and countryside nearby

Very busy pub. Seemed like 75% of the place was car park. Not the tranquil quiet country pub depicted in the pictures, out of sinc with the surrounding area. Also no WiFi or phone signal in the cabin in stayed in

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Robert

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Great food and staff but tired accommodation"

Good

5.0

The food and the staff

Didn’t like living in a shed, hard bed, strange smell and a bit tired. No grab rail on the wall over the bath only on the side of the bath felt very unsteady having a shower and the bath mat needed replacing.

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Jeanette

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Our wonderful one night stay"

Exceptional

10.0

Wonderful welcome with an easy check-in process. The rooms were wonderful. The food at the pub was exceptional and the staff were excellent, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend

Nothing.

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MARTIN

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

Ambience and restaurant. The whole package.

Nothing.

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Jane

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Good stop over for Leeds Castle visit"

Exceptional

10.0

Nice country pub with separate large rooms for accommodation. Good stop off location for our trip to Leeds Castle

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The Black Horse Inn

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

Double Room

Amenities

Family (Max 2 Adults)

Amenities

Twin Room

Amenities

Triple Room

Amenities

Family Room

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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"Excellent, good food , very friendly staff ,"

"Well worth a stay"

"Exceptional"

"Did the job . Breakfast very poor . Sausage was tasty . Egg very badly poached watery and tasteless. Beans cold , bacon"

"Excellent"

"Good"

"Great food and staff but tired accommodation"

"Our wonderful one night stay"

"Exceptional"

"Good stop over for Leeds Castle visit"