Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
In a quiet, peaceful location, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to Leeds Castle, this rural pub and restaurant has 16 charming, individually designed en suite rooms.
Each of the rooms has its own unique charm. All of the rooms are well equipped with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base, whatever your reason for visiting the region,
The Black Horse Inn offers a range of country wines, real ales and Biddenden ciders, as well as excellent food with an emphasis on local produce. The restaurant is rich in traditional Kentish atmosphere with an open log fire and a wood-burning stove. Booking is strongly recommended for dinner, as the restaurant is extremely popular with locals, guests and visitors alike.
Surrounded by stunning views, magnificent scenery and with great walks on its doorstep, the Black Horse Inn is a great base from which to explore the area’s many attractions.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 4.
Please note that you need to reserve a table if you would like dinner. Children under 10 years are not allowed in the restaurant after 20:00. If arriving by car, be careful when using satellite navigation. After M20 junction 7, as you come into the A249, most sat-nav systems will send you the wrong side of the Pilgrims Way. Please ensure you turn right into Detling Village, NOT left towards Boxley Village.
There are 16 individually designed rooms in the grounds of the pub/restaurant.
The hotel’s own on-site restaurant features beams, hops, an open log fire and a wood-burning stove. You can enjoy Kentish Pride real ale and a fine choice of wine. The restaurant offers a full waiting service. Al fresco dining on the patio is very popular on sunny days and warm evenings, when you can see the peaceful surroundings of the countryside. The chefs use the best locally sourced and home-grown produce to create an exciting range of English and continental dishes. On Sundays, a fine Sunday roast is available alongside the other menus. The restaurant is extremely popular, so advance booking is strongly advised. You can choose from 2 sittings: 18:45 and 20:45. Children under 10 years are not allowed in the restaurant after 20:00. Breakfast is available from 07:00 until 09:30.
By Car (from the M20 motorway): - Leave the M20 motorway at junction 7 and take the turn off for the A249, following the signs for Sheerness. - Immediately move over into the right-hand lane and take the turn off for the village of Detling. - Go through the village to the Cock Horse pub. - Opposite the pub, there is a lane called Pilgrims Way, signposted Thurnham. The Black Horse Inn is 5 minutes’ drive, further on down the line. Please note that you are advised not to use satellite navigation after junction 7 of the M20, as you come onto the A249, as satellite navigation systems send you the wrong side of Pilgrims Way.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
