THE BLACK HORSE INN, Canterbury – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
The Black Horse Inn offers 14 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, each featuring memory-foam mattresses on sprung bases, power showers, and smart TVs. Room One has French doors opening to the cottage garden, Room Four provides views of Canterbury Cathedral towers, and Room Seven overlooks a garden with a circular pond. Some rooms retain original features like Georgian sash windows, pine floorboards, and fireplaces.
English Breakfast Included
A full English breakfast is served daily from 8:00-10:00 in the ground floor dining room, featuring bacon, sausage, eggs, mushrooms, and black pudding. Vegetarian options and granola bowls are available. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner with locally sourced ingredients, including award-winning sausages from a nearby farm.
Private Garden Retreat
Guests can relax in the cottage garden with a circular pond and patio area. The garden features parasols for shade and fresh flowers changed weekly. Room One provides direct garden access through French doors.
Central Canterbury Location
The hotel is on Orchard Street, a 5-minute walk from Canterbury West Station, 10 minutes to the town center, and 15 minutes to the University of Kent. It's 600 meters from West Gate Towers and 1 km from Canterbury Cathedral. London City Airport is 95 km away.
Essential Guest Services
Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Roadside parking and nearby carparks are accessible upon request. The hotel uses keyless code locks for room entry and partners with Octopus for recycling programs. Early breakfast from 7:00 can be arranged with advance notice.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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