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The Running Horses

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

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Restaurant
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Bathroom
Miscellaneous
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Box Hill
    ‪9 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Box Hill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Windsor Castle - 38 min drive - 45.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 41 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Box Hill & Westhumble Station - 2 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Box Hill Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denbies Wine Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlie & Ginger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rykas Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lavender Cafe - ‬6 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
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The Running Horses Inn
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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 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Running Horses on 18 Feb 2026 start from AU$185.09, 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. 119 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant staff upon my arrival. The Running Horses is a bit shabby but not very chic. The room was a good size with well thought out amenities. However, the tv didn't work and just pixelated which was slightly irritating after a long day. The shower head in the bathroom was black with mildew although there was also a rainfall shower head. My dinner was ok. The soup was delicious but only tepid. My main course, a blisteringly hot pie but the mash was only just warm and the cabbage was cold. Breakfast was a bit of a disaster as I had explained that I would be down at 8am sharp. Other than the chef, the place was in darkness and no staff. Eventually I had to go into the kitchen to ask the chef about breakfast! At last, a member of staff turned up and I was able to get my order taken. Breakfast was expensive and not worth the £14 charge excluding drinks. The options for breakfast were poor. Like so many small hotels, attention to detail and general observation were lacking. In summary: could do better!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean, comfy bed, superb staff - friendly, efficient, helpful. All in a gorgeous location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, santa cruz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Running horses. Great place on a great spot. Food was good, rooms are lovely and service is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely accommodation and pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodie

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

Owner is lovely

The hotel really is MINT. The food is nice and rooms are nicely done. The reason for the 3 star is the bed I slept in last night slumped in the middle I didn't sleep a wink all night. It was so uncomfortable. In addition the breakfast doesn't open till 8am. This morning it was 8.30am making us late for a 9am meeting. The breakfast could start 7.30am or on time and the bed issue definitely needs addressing. The owner of the place is lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food at the Running Horses is excellent, as is the beer and wine. A proper country pub in a beautiful location with a wonderful logfire. The staff ard all very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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