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The Running Horses

4.0 star property
Inn in Dorking 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.
Classic design features a traditional chair, wooden chest, and ornate mirror.
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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Explore the area

Map
Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, England, RH5 6DU
  • Box Hill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Denbies Wine Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chessington World of Adventures
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorking

At The Running Horses you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Juniper Hall Field Centre and Box Hill. 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 Hampton Court Palace and Chessington World of Adventures.
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What's nearby

  • Box Hill - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Denbies Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Pfizer UK - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chessington World of Adventures - 15 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

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

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.

Languages

English

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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

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
The Running Horses Dorking
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 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Running Horses on 16 July 2025 start from AU$209.22, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 145 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for one night and the staff were very welcoming, the food was very nice. We would definitely stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

Romantic getaway

Really lovely relaxing pub with pretty rooms and an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere in the pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean and really beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, lovely food and accommodation. Thanks for the early breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Pretty pub, great location for hiking!

We stayed at the Running Horses as looking for a base to hike locally Saturday and Sunday. The pub has a lovely terrace which along with the bar and bedrooms are dog friendly. Our room was well maintained, comfortable and quiet. We had dinner and breakfast both tasty with good service. We enjoyed our stay and would visit again as a great location for Box Hill hikes and surrounding walks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Funeral

Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

jit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a country pub feel. Good solid restaurant attached that does themed nights
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

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

I love this place….

This place is awesome! From the moment we arrived we just knew it was the start of a great weekend… gorgeous building and surrounding areas, superb food and drink selection (you have to try their Old Fashioned cocktail, even my wife who would swear at the mention of whiskey was blown away - I had several cough cough)… our accommodation was perfect, exactly what we thought it would be. Very clean and spacious - it was a treat! The service and staff are top-notch… clearly they all care about what they do and what it means for this place - honestly, everyone was on-point, friendly and caring… we will definitely be coming back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023