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The Running Horses

4.0 star property
Dorking inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Running Horses offers a warm welcome in the heart of Surrey. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or host an event in our conference space. Previous guests have appreciated luggage storage and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Kids' menu
$110 nightly
The total price is $132
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

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
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, England, RH5 6DU

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
  • Hampton Court Palace - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Windsor Castle - 38 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 36 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 55 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 84 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 88 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 95 min drive
  • Dorking Deepdene Station - 3 min drive
  • Dorking Station - 4 min drive
  • Box Hill & Westhumble Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Box Hill Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denbies Wine Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlie & Ginger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rykas Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪51° North - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Running Horses

At The Running Horses, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chessington World of Adventures. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Policies

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 does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.

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

Are pets allowed at The Running Horses?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Running Horses?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Running Horses?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Running Horses like?

The Running Horses is a short 11-minute walk from Box Hill and 11 minutes' walk from Juniper Hall Field Centre.

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Reviews

The Running Horses Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served wonderful food and the pub was a great place for a drink. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and lovely accommodation and pub.
Ben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean, comfy bed, superb staff - friendly, efficient, helpful. All in a gorgeous location. Would definitely return.
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the Running horses. Great place on a great spot. Food was good, rooms are lovely and service is good
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The building was historic and the property had a cool antique vibe, the rooms were clean and the staff were very friendly
LUBOV, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Learning Gate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel/pub/restaurant
Reza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Surrey Hills Location

Excellent place to stay with a fabulous restaurant (the food is wonderful) and a relaxing country pub bar.
Allan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Jodie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Vlad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Glynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stopped here for one night and the staff were very welcoming, the food was very nice. We would definitely stop here again.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic getaway

Really lovely relaxing pub with pretty rooms and an excellent restaurant.
Tania, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub, lovely food and accommodation. Thanks for the early breakfast too
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, clean and really beautiful
Diana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place for a country pub feel. Good solid restaurant attached that does themed nights
jit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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:)
Sharon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Funeral

Very friendly
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sandeep, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Allan, 2-night trip