The Running Horses

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$125
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

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

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. 110 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 162 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

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

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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