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Black Horse

High street
Rated 8.6 in 205 reviews

Perched in the picturesque village of Amberley in the United Kingdom, the Black Horse offers a charming retreat for travelers seeking both comfort and a touch of history. This quintessentially British boutique hotel embodies the rustic elegance and intimate atmosphere that come with a smaller, more personalized establishment. Nestled amidst the scenic splendor of the South Downs National Park, Black Horse provides an inviting escape surrounded by the beauty of rolling hills and lush landscapes.

The hotel's thoughtfully designed interiors combine traditional elements with contemporary comforts, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. Each room is uniquely styled, offering a cozy yet sophisticated haven for guests. Decor is tastefully curated, featuring a mix of classic furnishings and modern touches that reflect the rich heritage of its surroundings.

Dining at Black Horse is an experience in itself, with a menu that showcases the finest local produce and seasonal ingredients. The on-site restaurant presents a range of delightful dishes, expertly crafted to pay homage to traditional British cuisine while incorporating innovative flavors.

Beyond the confines of the hotel, guests can explore the charming village of Amberley, with its quaint streets and historical landmarks. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and bird watching, appealing to nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Black Horse in Amberley is more than just a place to stay; it is an invitation to experience the charm and tranquility of rural England in a setting that promises comfort, style, and a genuine touch of local hospitality.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Amberley and near Black Horse

Amberley Museum
Amberley Museum
Open-air industrial museum in West Sussex, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.43mi
Amberley Castle
Amberley Castle
Grade I listed castle in Horsham District, United Kingdom
420m / 450yd
The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church in Amberley, West Sussex, England, UK
380m / 410yd
Rackham Mill
Rackham Mill
Mill in Parham, Horsham, West Sussex, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
Church in Houghton, West Sussex, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Chichester, UK
1.5km / 0.94mi
Parham House
Parham House
Elizabethan house in Parham, Horsham, West Sussex, England
3km / 1.9mi
St Mary the Virgin's Church, North Stoke
St Mary the Virgin's Church, North Stoke
Church in North Stoke, West Sussex, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Greatham Church
Greatham Church
Church in Greatham, West Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Monarch's Way
Monarch's Way
Long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of St Peter, Parham
Church of St Peter, Parham
Grade I listed church in Parham, West Sussex, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Greatham Manor
Manor house in Parham, Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
The Parish Church of St Leonard
The Parish Church of St Leonard
Church in South Stoke, West Sussex, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
The Parish Church of St Giles
The Parish Church of St Giles
Church in Coldwaltham, West Sussex, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle
Castle in West Sussex, England, UK
5.9km / 3.6mi
Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor Roman Villa
Archaeological site and museum in Sussex, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Our Lady of England Priory
Priory in Storrington, England
5.3km / 3.3mi
Stane Street
Stane Street
Roman road that ran from London Bridge to Chichester
4.8km / 3mi
Sussex Greensand Way
Roman road in Sussex
4.8km / 3mi
St Botolph's Church, Hardham
St Botolph's Church, Hardham
Grade I listed church in Coldwaltham, Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Wiggonholt Church
Wiggonholt Church
Church in Wiggonholt, West Sussex, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Lickfold Roman Bath House, Wiggonholt
Archaeological site in Parham, Horsham, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Storrington, West Sussex, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Pulborough, West Sussex, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Burpham, West Sussex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Burpham camp
Archaeological site in Burpham, Arun, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Stopham, West Sussex, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Agatha, Coates
Church of St Agatha, Coates
Church in Chichester, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Madehurst
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Madehurst
Church in Madehurst, West Sussex, England, UK
5.7km / 3.5mi
The Parish Church of the Holy Cross
The Parish Church of the Holy Cross
Church in Chichester, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
Grade I listed church, Chichester, United Kingdom
5.8km / 3.6mi
Arundel Cathedral
Arundel Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Fitzalan Chapel
Fitzalan Chapel
Chapel at Arundel Castle, West Sussex, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Arundel Museum
Arundel Museum
Local museum in Arundel, England, United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.9mi
St Mary's Church, West Chiltington
St Mary's Church, West Chiltington
Grade I listed church in West Chiltington, West Sussex, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Storrington and Sullington parish church
6.7km / 4.1mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church, Chichester, United Kingdom
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew
Church in Chichester, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Barlavington, West Sussex, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
St Richard's Church
St Richard's Church
Church in Burton Park, West Sussex, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Angmering Baptist Church
Angmering Baptist Church
Church in Angmering, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church
Church in Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK
10km / 6.2mi
The Parish Church of St Margaret
The Parish Church of St Margaret
Church in Angmering, Arun, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Warminghurst
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Warminghurst
Church in Warminghurst, West Sussex, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi

What to do in Amberley and near Black Horse

Amberley Museum
Amberley Museum
Open-air industrial museum in West Sussex, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.43mi
Amberley Castle
Amberley Castle
Grade I listed castle in Horsham District, United Kingdom
420m / 450yd
The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church in Amberley, West Sussex, England, UK
380m / 410yd
Rackham Mill
Rackham Mill
Mill in Parham, Horsham, West Sussex, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
Church in Houghton, West Sussex, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Chichester, UK
1.5km / 0.94mi
Parham House
Parham House
Elizabethan house in Parham, Horsham, West Sussex, England
3km / 1.9mi
St Mary the Virgin's Church, North Stoke
St Mary the Virgin's Church, North Stoke
Church in North Stoke, West Sussex, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Greatham Church
Greatham Church
Church in Greatham, West Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Monarch's Way
Monarch's Way
Long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of St Peter, Parham
Church of St Peter, Parham
Grade I listed church in Parham, West Sussex, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Greatham Manor
Manor house in Parham, Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
The Parish Church of St Leonard
The Parish Church of St Leonard
Church in South Stoke, West Sussex, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
The Parish Church of St Giles
The Parish Church of St Giles
Church in Coldwaltham, West Sussex, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle
Castle in West Sussex, England, UK
5.9km / 3.6mi
Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor Roman Villa
Archaeological site and museum in Sussex, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Our Lady of England Priory
Priory in Storrington, England
5.3km / 3.3mi
Stane Street
Stane Street
Roman road that ran from London Bridge to Chichester
4.8km / 3mi
Sussex Greensand Way
Roman road in Sussex
4.8km / 3mi
St Botolph's Church, Hardham
St Botolph's Church, Hardham
Grade I listed church in Coldwaltham, Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Wiggonholt Church
Wiggonholt Church
Church in Wiggonholt, West Sussex, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Lickfold Roman Bath House, Wiggonholt
Archaeological site in Parham, Horsham, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Storrington, West Sussex, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Pulborough, West Sussex, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Burpham, West Sussex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Burpham camp
Archaeological site in Burpham, Arun, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Stopham, West Sussex, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Agatha, Coates
Church of St Agatha, Coates
Church in Chichester, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Madehurst
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Madehurst
Church in Madehurst, West Sussex, England, UK
5.7km / 3.5mi
The Parish Church of the Holy Cross
The Parish Church of the Holy Cross
Church in Chichester, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi

About Amberley

Amberley, a charming village in West Sussex, offers a variety of experiences for visitors. One of the standout attractions is the Amberley Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the area. The museum features a collection of historic buildings and exhibits, showcasing traditional crafts, transportation, and local history.

Strolling through the village itself, you can appreciate the picturesque scenery, with its quaint cottages and the surrounding countryside. The South Downs National Park is nearby, providing ample opportunities for walking and enjoying nature. The trails here are suitable for various skill levels, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful landscapes and wildlife.

For those interested in local culture, Amberley Castle is an intriguing site. Although not always open to the public, the castle's exterior and grounds can be enjoyed from the outside, giving insight into the area's history.

Dining options in Amberley include a few cozy pubs and restaurants that serve traditional fare, allowing visitors to experience local cuisine. Engaging with the community through events or visiting local shops can provide a deeper understanding of the village's character. Overall, Amberley is a place where history, nature, and local culture converge, offering a peaceful retreat from busier tourist destinations.




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