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The Running Horses

4.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 4-star Dorking inn

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Box Hill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 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)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Dorking

Dorking retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Juniper Hall Field Centre and Box Hill. Leatherhead Museum and Surrey Hills are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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
  • Chessington World of Adventures - 22 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Windsor Castle - 51 min drive - 45.8 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
  • ‪The Lincoln Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Running Horses

Enjoy the restaurant at this 4-star Dorking inn
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 daily.

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includes taxes & fees
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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Running Horses to the airport?

The Running Horses is 16.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Running Horses?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Running Horses on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $170, excluding 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.

Does The Running Horses have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Running Horses.

Does The Running Horses offer free breakfast?

The Running Horses does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Running Horses?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Running Horses?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Running Horses?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Running Horses have a pool?

The Running Horses does not have a pool.

Does The Running Horses have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Running Horses have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Running Horses to downtown Dorking?

The Running Horses is 0.2 mi away from Mickleham.

The Running Horses Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 184 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room with a fab view of the village church. Nice pillows too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice Room. Very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Westcliff-on-Sea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming little pub with lots of cool original features. Large bedroom and a comfortable bed. Everything works really well. Now, the food at this place is honestly on another level. I have never had any food inside a pub this good. This pub is well known for serving up some of the best food. Locals are highly complimentary about the dining experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

ADRIAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley-Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless and staff extremely courteous. The floors in the common areas —stone and carpets were very dirty, so a good shampoo or replacement of the carpeting is in order. The muck in the corners of the entranceway, hallways and bar was particularly problematic. The staff was amazing, as was the service and food!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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