1 / 8The Black Horse Inn
Maidstone, Kent
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A country inn at Thurnham outside Maidstone, with barn style lodges and a dog loft laid on so you can eat with the dog.
The Black Horse Inn stands in the hamlet of Thurnham on the historic pilgrims way, along the north downs inside an area of outstanding natural beauty, five minutes from Maidstone. The dog loft is what makes this a dog friendly inn worth the drive: a space designed specifically for people who want to eat and drink with their dogs, named, as the inn admits, aptly.
The inn says it can offer your dog a night's stay, in one of the Kentish barn style lodges, with accessible and wheelchair friendly rooms available as well as doubles, twins, family and single rooms. Which of them take a dog the inn doesn't state, so settle that on the phone. Most guests add the full breakfast, which is served from early on.
The dog loft is the designated place for eating together, and the garden areas are the other one, where you all dine or drink outside and someone comes to look after you. The restaurant itself is hop adorned, the produce comes from local suppliers, and the bar is well stocked.
The rooms have private access of their own, and the inn is set in the Kentish countryside. The inn is really placed for the walking: it hands out guided map routes for the length of your stay, and Leeds Castle Estate Circular Walk, which we list, is 3.3 miles away for the dog.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
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- Size or breed limits
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- Dog fee
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- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
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- In the lounge
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- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
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- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Canvey Island Beach, 15.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Black Horse Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Black Horse Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Black Horse Inn?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Black Horse Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Black Horse Inn?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Black Horse Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Black Horse Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Leeds Castle Estate Circular Walk (3.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Black Horse Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Canvey Island Beach, 15.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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