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 staff provide excellent service and support, ensuring a pleasant stay. 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 attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate. Activities and Amenities: Guests can enjoy cycling, relax in the garden, and take advantage of the paid off-site parking. Additional amenities include a fireplace, garden views, and a walk-in shower.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 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

M&j
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable room in a great location 10 minutes walk from the city centre and close to Canterbury West rail station. The breakfast was also good value for money.
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable and clean room. Great breakfast. Very good price and happy with what I got.
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location near city centre. Rooms were comfortable and exceptionally clean. Breakfast was good, just need slightly thicker bread for toast. Lovely original features in the building. Enjoyed our stay
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location near the centre of the city and the train station but on a quiet, largely residential street. Excellent breakfast with lots of choice. My room (no 5) is relatively small but well equipped - there's a small fridge, a full length...
Corina
Australia Australia
Fabulous location within walking distance of the Canterbury west train station and high street. Yummy English breakfast, lovely staff, beautiful rooms!!!
Taliesyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The breakfast was pretty good. I had boiled eggs and toast. Nice location near Canterbury centre.
Iyobosa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The noise from cars n people walking on the street
Antonio
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very recommended. Friendly stuff and delicious breakfast. Perfect location within walking distance to the city centre.
Renny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very well-appointed, quiet, comfy, great breakfast and friendly staff. We'd stay again!
Jeni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location. Easy to find and clear information to gain access to our lovely en suite room. Bed was comfy and room was super glean. Really helpful and friendly staff, yummy breakfast. Gorgeous little garden in a quiet location close to centre...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 454 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

Property surroundings

House rules

Black Horse Canterbury takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.