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Black Horse Inn

Relax at Black Horse Inn in Blyton with comfy rooms, a pub with fireplace, beer garden, free Wi-Fi, and parking. Near Gainsborough Golf Club & local attractions.

93 High St, Blyton, Gainsborough DN21 3JX, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 752 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with a welcoming pub atmosphere

Guests appreciate the friendly service, hearty traditional pub food, and cosy ambiance, though some note occasional variability in meal quality. The spacious, clean rooms and quiet village setting suit both leisure and business visits.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, attentive staff creating a warm and welcoming environment
  • Generous portions of freshly prepared, traditional pub meals with good value
  • Spacious, clean, and accessible rooms with essential amenities
  • Quiet location in a peaceful village setting
  • Good selection of drinks including ales and beers in the cozy pub with fireplace

Worth knowing

  • Food quality can vary, with some guests finding it hit or miss on different visits
  • Breakfast is available as a paid option and generally well-regarded when ordered in advance
  • Parking is located at the back of the building
  • No fitness center or airport shuttle services are offered
  • Pet-friendly policy and smoke-free environment enhance comfort for many visitors

Best for

  • Visitors seeking relaxed accommodations with a traditional village pub atmosphere
  • Guests wanting hearty meals in a casual setting, including families with children
  • Business travelers needing clean, accessible rooms in a quiet location
  • Travelers who appreciate locally situated inns near countryside attractions
  • Groups or individuals looking for a welcoming pub experience paired with comfortable lodging
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About this property

Welcome to Black Horse Inn

Located in the quiet village of Blyton, the Black Horse Inn offers relaxed accommodations within an 18th-century building that combines the charm of a traditional inn with the amenities of a pub and restaurant. The property features a low-key atmosphere highlighted by a cozy fireplace, a beer garden, and a pool table, providing spaces to unwind after a day of exploring. Guestrooms are described as spacious and clean, with accessible facilities and air conditioning, catering to those seeking a comfortable stopover.

Facilities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a pet-friendly policy, making it a practical choice for visitors with varied needs. The on-site restaurant serves hearty, traditional pub meals alongside some modern options, with reviews noting generous portions and friendly service. While most guests praise the food and atmosphere as warm and welcoming, some mention occasional inconsistencies in meal quality, suggesting a mixed experience that tends toward satisfaction overall.

The inn is conveniently situated 1.7 miles from Blyton Park Driving Centre and near other local attractions such as Gainsborough Old Hall and Sundown Adventureland, making it suitable for families as well as business travelers. Check-in is from 14:00, with check-out by 10:00. Guests appreciate the quiet location combined with easy access to nearby points of interest and a selection of hotels within a short drive.

The Black Horse Inn is well-suited for visitors looking for a relaxed, traditional pub atmosphere with the added convenience of on-site accommodation. It offers a solid option for those wanting a break in a rural setting without straying far from Gainsborough and its surrounding attractions.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

NR
Niki Richards Apr 15, 2026
10

We had lunch here today. I had scampi and my mum had Hunters Chicken. The pub is well situated on a corner in the lovely quiet village of Blyton. They do a lunch club in the week which gives you a discount I think. The menu is large with a food choice from sandwiches and jacket potato to full mains including fajitas and curry to traditional pies and sausages. The staff were all lovely and friendly. The portion was big! They serve proper chips too, not frozen chips which was nice. I had a nice portion of scampi and the mushy peas were straight out of a chip shop. Tasty and reasonably priced. If you're after a nice quiet pub meal which is hearty and honest I'd say it's a great place to eat or celebrate. The menu also had an under 12s section for the kids. Parking is around the back and they do accommodation too.

SE
Speak English Apr 03, 2026
10

Visiting friends and they recomened the Inn. So Saturday evening booking, staff were friendly and was a very busy recommend you book a table which we did. Orders taken we had a few drinks and the starter came after that the mains. All hot and well presented. So yes, I recommend you visit this place ASAP.

LR
Lynda Rodgers Mar 31, 2026
10

Booked a table for lunchtime food, on the Monday to Friday lunch club. Very warm welcome to the bar, lovely food, lovely staff, great atmosphere.

D“K
Debbie “Debs” Key-Reid Mar 29, 2026
8.0

We stayed here for a couple of nights the rooms are spacious and clean, with everything you need for a stopover. The pub is very cosy and the staff are lovely, however, the food is hit and miss. The first time we had a meal it was excellent so we visited with family, the food was passable at best. As this pub is near where our son lives we visited again and the food was very good, despite my husband finding cling film in his! I have to say though the staff were very apologetic, they replaced the meal and didn't charge for it. I believe that accidents happen and if they are handled correctly then no harm is done. We will be back.

NC
Nige Chambers Mar 27, 2026
10

Four of us visited earlier this week. We all ordered from the festive lunch club menu. Very good portions and lovely food, great value at £14.95 for 3 courses. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely be returning. Highly recommend.

ZL
Zara Ladha Mar 26, 2026
10

Lovely little pub with traditional meals, plus a few more modern meals. Daily deals and fab value for money. The service here is second to none the ladies who have served us have always been perfect. Definitely recommend

NB
Nigel Bane Mar 15, 2026
10

SUPERB ! Good selection of ales and beers, spirits, soft/0 alcohol drinks. The food looked WONDERFUL. Lovely staff, made we bikers feel really welcome. A real pub, with chalet style rooms to stop over in. Fantastically massive menu range. Try it. You WONT be disappointed. See you again, soon.

KW
Kielee Wharton Mar 10, 2026
10

We love this place for the lunch club menu. Staff are always lovely. Everything's fresh and delicious. Never had a problem

RH
Ryan Hobday Mar 05, 2026
8.0

Lovely country pub, good choice on the menu, service was as expected. Staff friendly and helpful, food cooked well. Nice atmosphere and decor inside.

PS
Perry Simpson Feb 19, 2026
10

I recently stayed here for a work trip and would highly recommend for food and accommodation. The rooms are spacious and easily accessible with everything you could need, for a very reasonable cost. The location was also quiet and secure with local amenities available within a few minutes walk. All staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. I opted for the beef roast in the evening; an excellent meal with ample vegetables and a decent, thick gravy, it was great value too. Didn’t have a pudding as the roast was so filling. Breakfast was a preordered bacon sandwich with a cup of tea, that was ready on time and cooked very well. I felt looked after by all staff members. Overall a very good stay and I would return here again for business or leisure.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Black Horse Inn

Gainsborough, United Kingdom

This cosy 18th-century pub offering guestrooms is 1.7 miles from Blyton Park Driving Centre and 3.6 miles from Gainsborough Golf Club.

  • Kirton Road 2 min Walk
  • White Hart PH 6 min Walk
  • Paddock Lane 10 min Walk
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 41 Car · 3 hr 55 Transit
  • East Midlands Airport 1 hr 37 Car · 3 hr 26 Transit
  • Humberside Airport 34 min Car · 2 hr 25 Transit
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