The Black Horse

Hotels
8.8 (261 reviews)
High street , Amberley , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Great location
Cons:
Smelly bathroom
Cramped rooms
Abrupt service from some staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
The bathroom was slightly smelly and damp, indicating some cleanliness issues.
Service
9.48
Most staff were friendly and helpful, though some interactions were abrupt.
Location
9.52
Great location mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.47
Some rooms were cramped and had issues with access.
Amenities
9
Standard amenities, but an improvement in breakfast hours is needed.
Value for Money
7.96
Perceived high prices relative to room quality and service.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast quality was very good but could be overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall experience was pleasant but had notable disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:58

Property Description

Welcome to Black Horse, a charming hotel nestled in Amberley!

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy our cozy family rooms and make yourself at home surrounded by the picturesque garden.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions such as Goodwood Motor Circuit and Goodwood House, with easy access to Chichester Train Station and London Gatwick Airport.

Experience comfort and convenience at Black Horse - book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for £60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 261 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Clare couple gb
10
Cracking pub, excellent food and location, great service - highly recommend
Pros:

Amazing pub - beautiful food, pretty setting and staff incredibly friendly. The room and bathroom were very clean and well presented. Loved the cookie and fruit in our room on arrival. The food was delicious. A very good night’s sleep.

Cons:

Nothing - fantastic pub

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
J
john solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
C
cryer couple gb
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
L
Loftin solo_traveller us
6
Nice but uncomfortable
Pros:

Very clean and well decorated

Cons:

Room rate was extremely expensive for what we got. No ventilation in the room and extremely hot and uncomfortable to sleep. Had to prop the door open to get a breeze. Food was expensive.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
6
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
R
Rachel solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic - we loved it
Pros:

Beautiful setting. Lovely staff. Excellent food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
M
Matt couple gb
9
Wonderful old inn, sympathetically modernised, in a beautifully unspoiled part of West Sussex
Pros:

The Black Horse is in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled corners of West Sussex, tucked between the South Downs and the Wild Brooks. The building is an old inn, or pub, sympathetically modernised. The beer garden is truly lovely, and the dining room has been tastefully updated. The food is great, both breakfast and dinner, the wine choice excellent, and the service very good indeed.

Cons:

The room we stayed in, room 1, was comfortable but lacked a wardrobe. Clothes hangers were supplied, to be hung on hooks on the wall, which worked well enough, but the lack of storage space would be an inconvenience for a stay of more than a couple of nights.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Susie couple gb
6
Unsatisfactory
Pros:

Lovely outside area
Clean

Cons:

Boiling hot in our room - no fan
Towel rail left on full despite asking for it to be tuned off.
Temp outside was +30

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
R
Richard extended_group gb
9
Would highly recommend
Pros:

Very comfortable room, staff really friendly and attentive

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
T
Tjalling couple nl
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
P
Pamela couple ie
9
ok
Pros:

Location was great as we were walking the South Downs Way. Food was excellent.

Cons:

Breakfast started too late in the morning for walkers. The service was a bit messed up.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
L
Lambert couple de
7
Pros:

Sehr gutes Restaurant

Cons:

Recht enges Zimmer

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
F
Frances couple gb
9
Beautiful room and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
A
andre finn solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

everything

Cons:

I don't want to be faced wth an a la carte english breakfast that equates to a 22 pound cost - nonsense - it lets everything down - 2x poached eggs 8.5 + sausage 4 +bcaon 4 - tomato - 2, blackpudding - 2 hashbrown - 2 = £22.50 - this is not a five star hotel - with that - calm the farm. Otherwise faultless

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
L
Leanne solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location food and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
S
Stolker solo_traveller nl
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
S
SARAH solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent pub and restaurant with rooms in delightful Sussex village with great walking nearby.
Pros:

Character pub with superb dining and comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee