At The White Horse , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Westgate Gardens and University of Kent. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Whitstable Harbour and Marlowe Theatre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Church of St Peter & St Paul - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Whitstable Beach - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive
Faversham Station - 8 min drive
Selling Station - 8 min drive
Canterbury Chartham Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Fillers - 4 min drive
The Creeker’s Tap - 6 min drive
Macknade Cafe - 3 min drive
The Korean Cowgirl - 13 min walk
Queens Head - 3 min walk
About this property
The White Horse
At The White Horse , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Westgate Gardens and University of Kent. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Whitstable Harbour and Marlowe Theatre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The White Horse
The White Horse Hotel
The White Horse Faversham
The White Horse Hotel Faversham
Frequently asked questions
Does The White Horse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The White Horse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The White Horse ?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The White Horse ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The White Horse ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The White Horse and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Westgate Gardens (5.6 mi) and University of Kent (5.7 mi), along with Marlowe Theatre (6.4 mi) and Whitstable Harbour (6.6 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near The White Horse ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The White Horse like?
The White Horse is a short 14-minute walk from Mount Ephraim Gardens and 20 minutes' walk from Church of St Peter & St Paul.
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Reviews
The White Horse Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property is very dog friendly, with welcoming staff and pet-friendly areas throughout. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Beautiful Hotel, we stayed for 2 nights, arrived on a Sunday, room was very clean and bed was so.comfortable,.. we had Sunday lunch and it was amazing as was the breakfast on both mornings, Staff are very friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area. Parking is excellent.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
Really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Pub/Restaurant is lovely, rooms are very nice and the staff were wonderful. So friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were delicious and dinner was superb. Lots of parking and area is nice and peaceful so slept well. Very dog friendly in all areas. Would definitely return.
Cassandra
Cassandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Our room was spotless. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Comfy bed and spacious bathroom. Every staff member was happy, courteous and made sure we were well looked after. The food in the restaurant is absolutely amazing, cannot recommend enough. We’ll definitely be back.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2025
Room was lovely, great decor, comfortable and good to have a bath.
Good breakfast and very helpful friendly staff.
Thank you, will definitely stay again
Sarah Elizabeth
Sarah Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Franky was truly lovely. Extremely helpful and personable. Rooms were a bit small but very comfortable and cosy. Would recommend this place to anyone!!
Veronika
Veronika, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Our favourite stopover to and from Dover...lovely rooms, bathrooms, great freshly cooked, food and professional friendly service.
Shirley-Anne
Shirley-Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Lovely relaxed atmosphere - 1 night stop over en route to the Tunnel and France with a dog. Great staff and really felt everyone wanted us to enjoy our brief stay.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2025
We had a lovely break at the White Horse last weekend. We were made very welcome as soon as we arrived. The hotel staff were very helpful. Also very dog-friendly.
Corinne
Corinne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Comfortable, clean, well-appointed rooms, friendly, helpful staff and excellent - huge - breakfast - and just a short drive from Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable and Southeast Kent.
Joanna
Joanna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Absolutely fantastic, you could not wish for a better country pub / hotel.
The food and service was impeccable.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Lovely pub with rooms
Great pub, excellent food and a lovely comfy bed.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
This is probably one of the friendliest pub / hotels I have ever stayed in.
Food is fantastic, rooms are clean and spacious, definitely stay here again
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
A very comfortable stay with excellent service from everyone at the hotel.
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Lovely hotel. Great, friendly and efficient staff. Comfortable rooms and bed. Delicious food and cocktails xx
JANE
JANE, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
The staff were very accommodating . Breakfast was good and large car park.
SUSAN
SUSAN, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Chill and relaxing getaway
They are very dog-friendly, and my puppy had a great time there. The room was clean, and a lot of parking spaces there.
Jobie
Jobie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Lovely pub hotel near Faversham. Great manager and lovely breakfast. Rooms and hotel very clean. Would recommend if you are looking for a good place to stay for a night or two at a good price in this area
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Fantastic clean tidy Hotel, the rooms have everything you need.
The hotel has everything to offer an extensive food menu and selection of drinks.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Great pub with excellent rooms and very helpful staff, great food and beer 10/10
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
A very comfortable stay in historic inn hotel
Cozy and historic inn hotel, nicely refurbished rooms with nice bath and shower. Breakfast was very good with excellent quality tea and coffee. Also easy parking and friendly staff… definitely a recommended stay in quiet village near Canterbury and Whitstable.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Lovely historic place with friendly and efficient staff
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2025
It was really good and had a great time . Food, staff and accommodation was really good . The rooms could be more sound absorbent as our neighbour was still talking loudly at 3am so sleep was difficult
ann
ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
what a great find
we found our accomadation excellent, the rooms are lovely and the beds are amazing, a family business , the owners were really nice, could not fault this great pub
dee
dee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Attractive room. Very nice, large bed and bedding. Good value - breakfast included and free parking. Accessible for Canterbury, Faversham and Whitstable.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Fantastic Village bar/restaurant. The food was amazing with plenty of choice to suit.
The rooms are clean and comfortable.
I would definitely recommend staying here.