The Running Horses

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

Located on the outskirts of Dorking, Surrey, this charming 16th century inn provides easy accessibility to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, the M25 and the Channel Tunnel. The The Running Horses Hotel was once a coach house servicing the main route from London to the South and has been a traditional English hostelry for some 400 years. Today, its boasts 6 delightful en suite rooms, fully equipped with all modern facilities, and a superb restaurant. Located between London and the South Coast, The Running Horses is situated in a beautiful area of the county in the little village of Mickleham, just off the main road from Leatherhead to Dorking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Miller
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful old pub full of of charm. The food was delicious - we ate dinner. Very friendly staff.”
Valerie
Jersey Jersey
“Food was excellent - we had both Dinner and Breakfast there & the quality of the food was amazing. The restaurant was also nicely decorated & light & the room was the same - very comfortable bed & nice furnishings.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful quaint old building with spotlessly clean and well appointed room. Great bar and restaurant with genuinely fantastic food. All staff friendly, professional and efficient.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a really great pub, lovely staff too, all very helpful and friendly.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all very friendly and accommodating”
Helene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely situation, excellent rooms and bathrooms, delicious meal and breakfast.”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of character, good walks from the doorstep and lovely food”
Terri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely, comfortable room. Really liked the decor and the location. Great pub. Enjoyed a nice dinner and drinks after coming back from Epsom races.”
Helena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We absolutely loved the accommodation (selected as a stop off near Box Hill on our Pilgrim's Way walk- there are regular buses to the accommodation from opposite the Stepping Stones pub, Box Hill). We had a lovely room with a view of the church -...”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful pub / hotel - very cute, quaint British old world charm. Pub has fantastic food. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very friendly. Lovely details in the room. Would definitely stay here again”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that food is only available from 12:00 until 18:00 on Sundays.