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Reviews of The Black Horse Inn 4 stars

Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Nr Maidstone, Maidstone, ME14 3LD, United Kingdom

#3 of 13 hotels in Maidstone

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1677 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Good big family room with comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family (Max 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately no milk on the tea and coffee tray which we only realised at 5am.when we were desperate for a cup of tea before we left!

    The room was more spacious than expected and the staff friendly and helpful (although we literally only slept there). Bed was really comfy which is unusual in my recent experience .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful Stay ... but ..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower in Bath a nightmare for mature people to negotiate without fear of falling plus only 1 hook for towels and clean clothes ...no grab handles leaves you trying to use the glass hinged shower curtain as a a support ...the old shower barely adequate

    Superb Ambience...wonderful feel of older times coupled to modern facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, functional work stay over. Good beer in the pub.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a little small, but I wasn't expecting a suite.

    Comfortable room. Good food in the pub. Nice beer. Did what I needed it to.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning, staff were brilliant, food was amazing! Ended up staying another night because we enjoyed it that much! Amazing location and billy the cat was a joy our daughter fell in love with him.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Comfortable, friendly, value for money and a little bit different from the norm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really.

    Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent food, both in the restaurant foor dinner and a wonderful freshly cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Nice and quiet. Secure parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to change rooms but no hassle.

    Everything. 2nd stay as good almost as the first!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    A very nice place and I would certainly go again.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    For some reason, people with dogs are expected to eat in a different room, which was odd for a pub. I was allowed to eat in the bar, but this was not advised first. Also unable to take my dog to the breakfast buffet which was irritating.

    It is a nice place and the food is good. Lovely cider. The rooms, which are purpose-built and outside of the main building, each with private access and parking close by, are excellent. The owner is a very nice helpful man. One can walk up a short lane and hill behind the pub to see castle remains, fantastic views and access to the adjacent country park on the Downs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little dark in dining room

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food in restaurant was excellent. Service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Lovely rural location but still close to Maidstone and M20. Good parking too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Lovely old pub with separate accommodation and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, particularly the old pub

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Very friendly, excellent value for money, slightly off the beaten track.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very comfortable, dinner was excellent, staff very friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Will certainly be back when travelling to the area.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A very comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable and the range of food and drinks were excellent. Fantastic breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location, lovely breakfast. Friendly staff and helpful. Beds comfy and room was spacious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Good food, comfortable rooms, exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great!

    Staff were extremely helpful, especially over one guest's mobility issues. The on-site pub/restaurant had excellent food. Check-in was friendly and it was great to deal with real humans online rather than chatbots etc. Rooms were quiet, well-equipped and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Splendid English pub with cozy comfortable Cabins
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small negative as we were in no hurry but Service was a bit patchy for both breakfast and dinner, Dog Loft felt a bit at the end of the line for ordering courses; and breakfast(which was an excellent full English) was a good 30min wait.

    Relaxed, authentic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Well worth a visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Emergency light fitting over the bed had a bright green led that illuminated the room at night

    Great pub and accommodation with plenty of character. Meal in the restaurant was awesome.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, staff , room, food excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable with a lovely atmosphere
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really

    I liked the set up of the rooms it would be lovely for a family holiday. I unfortunately was just stopping over for a night on a work trip. The Restaurant with the accommodation was lovely and the food was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is nice and has a good restaurant…..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic perfect stayed for husband’s Birthday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Characteristics quirky the chalet rooms were brilliant.Right next door to the Inn .Brilliant place

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Perfect work stay, with great food!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room, restaurant and facilities were great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Excellent find, will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything, but accessibility might be a challenge for some because of the hills. Vehicle access is via narrow lanes, which may be a challenge for some.

    It’s a proper old pub, nicely finished with authentic touches. Service is good, and the food is good and reasonably priced. The accommodation area is unique and very peaceful.. chalets are formed in blocks on a hillside. Parking is plentiful and they have electric vehicle charging. The chalets are spotlessly clean and a very nice touch was the kit box for our dog, with some treats, blankets and a microfibres towel/coat. If you want a stop enroute to the channel crossing or a weekend walking around the Kent countryside, then this is a perfect spot.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Gorgeous country pub, beautiful wooden chalets with everything you need! Very quiet and perfect for a good night’s sleep
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head in the bluebell room… due to the great water pressure… needs tightening… It sprayed all over the ceiling and room! 😳🤣

    Fabulous location, the welcome was first class, accommodation wonderful and the staff and food just lovely! A real gem! 😄

    Stayed in May 2024

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