The Black Horse Inn

Type:Inn

Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3LD

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The Black Horse Inn, Thurnham, Maidstone

About

The Black Horse in is a relaxed, rural, family run Inn set in the Kentish countryside. It's three main offerings are food, drink and bed and breakfast.

Whether stopping for an evening on the way to the continent, using it as a base to visit the historic Kentish countryside and landmarks, a discerning businessman or a romantic getaway, the Black Horse Inn has something to satisfy all of their guests with their modern Kentish barn-style rooms in the gounds of the period Inn.

Guide Prices

Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Single Room
Family (En-Suite)
Double

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4.4 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.3 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      551
    • Very Good
      230
    • Average
      67
    • Poor
      43
    • Terrible
      37

    Recent Reviews:

    • Barney757
      Surrey
      Lovely weekend
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 29th August 2025
      ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A Gem on the Pilgrims Way” The Black Horse Inn is a real Kentish gem. Full of character with beams, hops, and open fires, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub food is excellent... Read full review
    • Niahm S
      Always great food!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 10th September 2025
      Food is always good. The pub was recommended to me at the start of the year and i have visited 3 or 4 times since and always had a good pub meal. Service is great with friendly staff. Fully recommend... Read full review
    • ANDREA G
      Northampton, United Kingdom
      Rural gem
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 5th October 2025
      Quaint chalet experience. Rooms spacious and exceptionally clean. Quality bedding. Sink plumbing in bathroom a bit wobbly but loved the hot shower. Wish they would state which rooms have Large... Read full review

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    Opening Times

    Open Christmas
    Open New Year
    2025 Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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