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The Running Horses

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Bathroom
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
$135
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4

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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

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Running Horses

4-star Dorking inn with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and conference space are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include wedding services.
The Running Horses offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

The Running Horses is a smoke-free property.

The Running Horses has a restaurant on site.

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 173 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

LUBOV, PHILADELPHIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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