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The Black Horse

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near University of Kent

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Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden) | Garden
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)
Restaurant
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The Black Horse, steps from historic Canterbury Cathedral, offers a tranquil atmosphere and complimentary breakfast. Guests enjoy the peaceful garden, WiFi in common areas, and convenient luggage storage during their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Cosy)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

Double Room, Ensuite (in the Garden)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double Room, Ensuite | Miscellaneous

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite (Attic-restricted height )

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
11 Orchard Street, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AP

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Kent - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 6 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gills Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Black Horse

Bed & breakfast near Canterbury Cathedral
Close to University of Kent, The Black Horse provides amenities like free breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Horse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Black Horse?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Black Horse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Black Horse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Horse located?

Situated in Canterbury, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of St. Dunstan's Church, Canterbury Cathedral, and University of Kent. Westgate Gardens and Towers and Westgate Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 6 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 16 minutes.

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