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The Black Horse, Climping

3.0 star property
History and charm blend at this serene haven near Arundel Castle, where travelers enjoy English breakfast before relaxing on the picturesque outdoor terrace

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The Black Horse Climping offers a tranquil retreat near Arundel Castle and Gardens. Guests enjoy English breakfast, in-room WiFi, and local dishes at the restaurant. The charming bar and sunny terrace with outdoor furniture are perfect spots to unwind.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a bedside lamp, a framed botanical print, and a bed with pillows.

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Littlehampton, The Black Horse, Climping is near the beach. Arundel Castle and Gardens and Chichester Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Visit our Littlehampton travel guide
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Climping Street, Littlehampton, England, BN17 5RL

What's nearby

  • A historic town with a canal, traditional buildings, and a castle in the background.
    River Arun
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A car performing a stunt on a long white ramp in front of a crowd, with a historic building in the background.
    Goodwood Motor Circuit
    21 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Climping Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Littlehampton West Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Longbrook Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Littlehampton Station
    5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Edgcumbes Coffee Roasters & Tea Blenders
    5 min drive
  • Charcoal Grill
    5 min drive
  • The Dolphin
    5 min drive
  • The Arun View Inn
    4 min drive
  • The George Inn
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Horse, Climping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Horse, Climping?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Black Horse, Climping?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Horse, Climping located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arundel Castle and Gardens, Fontwell Park Racecourse, and South Downs National Park. Chichester Festival Theatre and Chichester Cathedral are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Black Horse, Climping Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a single night at The Black Horse, following a memorial for a friend at the same venue. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the food at the memorial, as well as our evening meal. The room we stayed in was clean and comfortable. I would recommend The Black Horse to anyone visiting Climping or the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, clean, comfy bed. However limited storage space for clothes. Also in bathroom no shelves / storage for toiletries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice, quiet and friendly hotel. Just wish we took more advantage of the 2 for 1 cocktails :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant experience, the staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were cosy and warm. Food and drink was lovely. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at this location. I was upgraded to their sister hotel which was an excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and polite staff, clean and spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gezelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and friendly! The room was beautiful and quiet. The tub was wonderful! The food was also very good! We loved the location. We took a short walk to the beach. We were also able to charge the car. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, loving breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room, fresh breakfast and friendly staff. Plus a 5 min walk from the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family weekend away

We had a lovely stay, the rooms were amazing too. We were lucky enough to be there when there was a live music event, this was a bonus for us as the music was fab it was a great night. The staff were friendly & knowledgeable about the area, we will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Great find, lovely country pub great rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Second stay. Amazing, friendly and accommodating staff. Lovely food and the rooms are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleasant stay away from the city.

We had a very nice stay even if just for one night. The rooms were clean and cosy, the food was abundant and very tasty. The team was very welcoming and helpful. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great overnight stay. The room was immaculate, the bed was extremely comfy, pillows were perfect, and the AC was fab. We had a terrace from our room so we were able to sit outside. Dinner and breakfast were delicious - perfectly cooked and service is friendly. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely staff. Great room. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at refurbished inn ; staff polite; room comfy With a modern twist lovely outlook over fields Expressed to staff the need for a dressing mirror in the room this said it had been mentioned and will be addressed Lovely to have the option of air conditioning Great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal!

Very friendly staff and good food. And Harvey’s Best Sussex bitter! Easy reach of Goodwood where we were had a stall selling our cider. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

10/10

10/10- great room, nice staff, top notch breakkie. 5 mins from sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

One night stay with an early start. It has only been open for a few weeks after a full refurbishment. Staff are friendly and helpful, with the management looking for feedback on what can be improved. A quiet night (midweek stay), with the pub bar closing at 10.30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time. Stayed on the 10th and 11th of aug. Special thanks to the staff for offering excellent services. Especially Luca the general manager of black horse who is also the owner of this place, who accommodated us 3 hours prior to our check in with no additional cost. Was very touched by this. Food was awesome. Room was spacious with TV and aircon. Very peaceful and quite. The beach was 10 minutes walk. Many thanks to Robertson who worked his shift until midnight and was back to work at 6am to serve us breakfast. I highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Littlehampton. Susana Pinto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite a modern feel to this pub, but very homely with a cosy, spacious, lounge bar and large separate dining room. Obviously recently renovated with a modern feel to the upstairs rooms. Very quiet and comfortable rooms with modern bathrooms and fittings. The child-safe windows can be fully opened if need be a fitted key lock. Security access to all the rooms is good with key entry only. My only little moan would be no shaver points in bathroom. Quite important due to most people having electric toothbrushes, etc. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. Great choice of options on bedroom TV with Netflix, YouTube, etc. probably games for children. Bright, airy room. No wardrobe but some hanging space. No fridge, but tea-making facilities. NO BISCUITS (LOL). The staff are very pleasant and attentive. Food is good. Not overly impressed with the cooked breakfast… Would definitely stay there again. Quite a nice stroll down to the beach, but don’t expect much once you’re there. Like a landfill area to be honest. There is a small shack selling ice-cream and snacks and tea/coffee I imagine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, with friendly staff. Great spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026