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The Running Horses

4.0 star property
Inn in Dorking with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, England, RH5 6DU
  • Place, Surrey Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Juniper Hall Field Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Box Hill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorking

At The Running Horses you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Box Hill and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Surrey Hills. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and wedding services. Added amenities include luggage storage. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Dorking inn, attractions include Chessington World of Adventures and Thames River.
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What's nearby

  • Surrey Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Juniper Hall Field Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Box Hill - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Windsor Castle - 38 min drive - 45.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 41 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Dorking Deepdene Station - 3 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Box Hill Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denbies Wine Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rykas Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Charlie & Ginger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Japanese Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Running Horses

Inn in Dorking with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

This 4-star Dorking inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Running Horses offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Running Horses Inn Dorking
Running Horses Dorking
Running Horses
The Running Horses Inn
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The Running Horses Inn Dorking

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Running Horses?

No, The Running Horses does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at The Running Horses?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Running Horses on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$228.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Running Horses?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Running Horses?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Running Horses Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful orignal features and i liked the large bath. More offer for vegetarian meals would be appreciated. There was only one option for dinner and no vegetarian breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahanara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel, superior room was bigger than we expected looking over the front of the hotel. Fairly clean, only minor point, as the hotel was full there were no spare pillows,I sometimes, I struggle with my breathing hence the extra pillow at night. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Individual charm

Great character, food, and setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathrine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUBOV, PHILADELPHIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was historic and the property had a cool antique vibe, the rooms were clean and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Learning Gate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

G S

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carpets throughout thr property were dirty. The food was poor and vastly overpriced. £24.50 FOR BREAKFAST WAS A JOKE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Fantastic 16th century pub with rooms - room spacious, clean, very comfy bed. Food excellent quality. Highly recommended. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bhagatpreet singh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little place to stay. Good location to reach Box hill and Dorking. Friendly staff, locals are dining. Standard room (Epsom) has view to the roofs/inner yard/other houses, so I suggest to get better room for the view to the church. Default selection for Breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a number of times now whilst away for work. Very nice place great food staff always pleasant. Will stop again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really cosy

Love this place. We come back every year for a weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Staff & service

Wonderful Surrey Hills Location

Excellent place to stay with a fabulous restaurant (the food is wonderful) and a relaxing country pub bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel/pub/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024