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The Running Horses

4.0 star property
Dorking inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience a serene atmosphere in this stylish room, featuring a tufted headboard, elegant decor, and a vase with fresh flowers.
Bathroom features a white toilet, sink, and bathtub, with a shower area and grey tile walls.
Traditional building with a central entrance, evenly spaced windows, and lush greenery.
Miscellaneous
Classic design features a traditional chair, wooden chest, and ornate mirror.
The Running Horses offers a warm welcome in the heart of Surrey. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or host an event in our conference space. Previous guests have appreciated luggage storage and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Kids' menu
The current price is AED 422
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, England, RH5 6DU

What's nearby

  • Box Hill - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Denbies Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Polesden Lacey - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chessington World of Adventures - 15 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 36 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 55 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 84 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 88 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 95 min drive
  • Dorking Deepdene Station - 3 min drive
  • Dorking Station - 4 min drive
  • Box Hill & Westhumble Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Penny Black - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Edmund Tylney - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denbies Wine Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Box Hill Lookout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rykas - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Running Horses

The Running Horses puts you within a 15-minute drive of Chessington World of Adventures. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Running Horses Inn Dorking
Running Horses Dorking
Running Horses
The Running Horses Inn
The Running Horses Dorking
The Running Horses Inn Dorking
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Running Horses?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Running Horses?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Running Horses?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Running Horses like?

The Running Horses is located a short 11-minute walk from Box Hill.

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The Running Horses Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Pub
Breakfast
Restaurant
Location
Bar
Shower
Bed

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served wonderful food and the pub was a great place for a drink. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location

Very friendly staff. Great food in the pub and lots of variety. The bed was comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. Quiet location.
Learning Gate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible stay! Comfy, clean rooms and the staff could not do enough for you. The food was incredible and we were given a free glass of fizz as we were celebrating our anniversary. Thank you so much!
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here a number of times now whilst away for work. Very nice place great food staff always pleasant. Will stop again.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Surrey Hills Location

Excellent place to stay with a fabulous restaurant (the food is wonderful) and a relaxing country pub bar.
Allan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Giovanni and his excellent team were both friendly and professional. We had a lovely big clean room and the food and wine was wonderful . We will be back for sure !
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really cosy

Love this place. We come back every year for a weekend away
Shaun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Running Horses was a perfect stay for our trip to the local Debbie’s Wine Estate. Exceptional place and service in a great location.
Glynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stopped here for one night and the staff were very welcoming, the food was very nice. We would definitely stop here again.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property, excellent staff
NORA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic getaway

Really lovely relaxing pub with pretty rooms and an excellent restaurant.
Tania, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind and the room was very clean. Our stay just happened to coincide with a heat wave and it was very hot and a bit challenging with opening the windows since our room was located just above the rubbish area. We kept the windows closed a lot to avoid the smell and the flies. They were very helpful in providing a fan, lots of ice and water to help keep us cool. We recommend booking directly so if you need to request a room change, it would be easier to accommodate that request, but because we used a 3rd party we had to stay in the room we were given. The heat wave impacted a lot, but we would still recommend The Running Horses, just maybe in a colder season:)
Sharon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab stay

Amazing stay. Beautiful room, lovely staff.
Annabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub, lovely food and accommodation. Thanks for the early breakfast too
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem

Great food and fab rooms, loved the decor and charm of this inn.
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, clean and really beautiful
Diana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place for a country pub feel. Good solid restaurant attached that does themed nights
jit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms, average food.

Beautiful place with lots of character. Rooms were smal but well appointed with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast served was pleasant but the service was ridiculously slow and the food average with coffee that was moderately warm, however, I would definitely stay there again.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a stunning property and area! I loved my stay and will definitely be back. The friendly and helpful staff were all wonderful and the grounds are breathtaking! I loved staying here! Lorraine
Dorothy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little overnight stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - the service is great and the pub is a great little place for a drink plus plenty of lovely walks around including box hill if you fancy the steep climb! We also can’t recommend the food highly enough. We stayed New Year’s Eve and dined in the restaurant which was amazing. Our standard double room, whilst a little on the small side, was fine for a night, incredibly comfortable and the bathroom was lovely with the roll top bath. And a Nespresso machine in the room :)
Megan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely, charming period property. Our room was facing the road and outdoor tables from the pub which was noisy until closing time. I unfortunately chose the room with the shower in the roll top tub. Very difficult to climb in and out of for people in their 70’s. No safety handles. Something to bear in mind. Otherwise all good!
Susan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room was beautiful, the staff had no idea. The restaurant staff argued with us and had no information about the food on the menu. We ate in the restaurant once (with our invited guests) and decided we would have breakfast lunch and dinner elsewhere.
Pauline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent however as productive feedback; The welcome note in the room advises that you need to request milk for the room and to request a breakfast booking with the staff however. Most guests may read this whilst ready for bed by which time it’s too late to speak to staff or they may have to redress to go and ask. I would highly recommend that these questions are asked whilst being welcomed / checked in.
Mike, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A three night stay!

I stayed at the Running Horses with two friends ...we each had our own room. I found the bed very comfortable and the room was clean and pleasant. I was surprised that the room however wasn't refreshed on a daily basis which was something I have never expereinced before. I wasn't that concerned about this but would have appreciated fresh water / clean glasses and mugs. The staff were all lovely and very friendly and the food was of excellent quality. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building it wasn't that soundproof and one night was particularly noisy at midnight with people returning to their rooms. However, we did overall have a wonderful stay and loved the atmosphere of the Running Horses which is clearly also a very much a locals pub too!
Pauline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kylie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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