Nestled in a charming setting, The Running Horse offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Unwind on the garden terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
88 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, England, SO22 6QS
What's nearby
Sparsholt College - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
University of Winchester - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Horsepower - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Winchester Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Winchester Christmas Market - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 41 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive
Winchester Station - 10 min drive
Winchester Micheldever Station - 18 min drive
Winchester Shawford Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Jolly Farmer - 4 min drive
The County Arms - 5 min drive
The Fulflood Arms - 4 min drive
Rost - 5 min drive
The Railway Inn - 4 min drive
About this property
The Running Horse
The Running Horse puts you within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winchester Cathedral. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Running Horse Inn Winchester
Running Horse Inn
Running Horse Winchester
The Running Horse
The Running Horse Inn
The Running Horse Winchester
The Running Horse Inn Winchester
Frequently asked questions
Does The Running Horse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Running Horse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Running Horse?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Running Horse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Running Horse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Running Horse and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Running Horse also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Running Horse?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The Running Horse Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
Breakfast
Bed
Pub
Location
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Bar
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What guests liked
Breakfast was described as very good, excellent, and comprehensive with a good range of options. (12 reviews)
The restaurant served excellent food, including dishes like fish pie and burgers, in a cozy atmosphere. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
Comfortable, quiet, safe, clean, helpful and attentive staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Ryan
1-night trip
10/10
Really nice stay and a decent breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Great dinner and breakfast, room acceptable if a little tired.
Gary
1-night trip
10/10
The accommodation was very comfortable with very large comfy bed
Beautifully decorated and lovely bathroom/shower, very well equipped
Breakfast first class and very friendly staff
Would deftstay here again
Simon
1-night trip
10/10
Hard to fault this excellent place for an overnight stay. Ample parking, quiet location, spacious comfortable room with extensive amenities, including fresh milk in fridge for tea/coffee. Pleasant staff and prompt service in restaurant.
Anthony
1-night trip
10/10
Just lovely. Staff are so helpful and friendly, room was comfy and clean and we also had a great meal.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Great place to stay
Tony
1-night trip
10/10
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable room, tasty food, good service and good value for money.
Paul
1-night trip
8/10
Lovely place and enjoyed the restaurant food and drink at lunch and for dinner. The burger and pork chop were particularly good.
The rooms are good but I would say it's function over comfort. Beds were fine just a little sparce and nothing comfy to sit on apart from the bed really. So not a room to stay for a bit of a pamper stay ...but great if you are out and about. Amenities all present and correct and liked the DAB radio touch
jeremy
2-night trip
6/10
We have visited this accommodation before and was excellent. But unfortunately on this latest visit we had several issues, With the service of the room and the lack of concern from weekend staff. The pub is extremely nice and the food very good as was the service in the pub . Just not the same with the service of our room .After our complaint i hope they recognise this
and amend the issues in future.
Julie
2-night trip
10/10
A really nice place to stay, proving that quirky doesn’t have to be weird. Comfortable bed, welcoming team, great food (perfect fish pie) served with a smile by Jess 😊
A
1-night trip
10/10
Overnight stay to meet up with my brothers and friends inn Wichester.
Lucy
1-night trip
10/10
This was the absolute cutest place. It’s a hidden gem. Everyone was kind and helpful.
Jennifer
1-night trip
8/10
A nice stop off for the evening before traveling in to our next stop
Michael
1-night trip
8/10
Room 2 smelt damp but easily solved by opening the windows to air off. Overall lovely staff, excellent food and excellent communication. I would definitely stay again.
Karen
2-night trip
10/10
Full english lived up to a great breakfast.loved the cozy well equipped rooms.Would of liked a microwave in the room.Lots of outdoor space for the rooms which would be great in the summertime.Modern and very clean room.Excellent staff a shout out to the
cleaning lady who provided excellent customer service.We will be back .
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Valerie
3-night trip
10/10
All very good,roomclean and serviced daily,meals plenty of choice.
A J
4-night trip
10/10
Perfect for an overnight stay centre to Heathrow. Great friendly staff
Robert
1-night trip
10/10
Style was really nice and it was silent and dark at night. Great attached pub.
Laura
1-night trip
10/10
What a great place! Themed with Horses! Who knew? Fantastic service and very excellent food, both dinner (evening) and the breakfast. Clean rooms, comfortable and a good shower.
The dinner service team were great, the place gets quite busy (not surprised) and the hosts were still very attentive and efficient to serve the table. Overall a very nice place to stay and a thankyou to Belle (waitress) for the service we received.
Martin
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely GastroPub outside Winchester, well worth a visit
Alison
1-night trip
8/10
A quirky hotel with cabins/chalet in beer garden. Very welcoming to dogs, not that i have one. Staff very polite and customer focused.
john
2-night trip
10/10
Lovely property, with theme & charming staff
Nicola
1-night trip
10/10
It's such a cute place, I love going here, it was my second stay and im going back again in a couple of weeks. Really nice comfortable place,
Louise
1-night trip
10/10
A lovely experience. Fantastic food and comfy beds, would definitely recommend.