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
9.09.0 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
$105 nightly
The total price is $126
$126 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View
Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, England, RH5 6DU
What's nearby
Box Hill - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Denbies Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
KBR Headquarters - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Epsom Downs Racecourse - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
Chessington World of Adventures - 15 min drive - 14.4 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
The Penny Black - 4 min drive
The Edmund Tylney - 3 min drive
Denbies Wine Estate - 4 min drive
Box Hill Lookout - 5 min drive
Rykas - 19 min walk
About this property
The Running Horses
When you stay at The Running Horses, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Surrey Hills and 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.
Languages
English
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
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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
DONE
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
Fees & policies
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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The Running Horses Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Pub
Food
Breakfast
Restaurant
Location
Shower
Ambience
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What guests liked
The restaurant served wonderful food and the pub was a great place for a drink. (4 reviews)
Breakfast was fantastic, with great food and service. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
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
Katie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
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
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Wonderful Surrey Hills Location
Excellent place to stay with a fabulous restaurant (the food is wonderful) and a relaxing country pub bar.
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Really cosy
Love this place. We come back every year for a weekend away
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
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
Glynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
We stopped here for one night and the staff were very welcoming, the food was very nice. We would definitely stop here again.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2022
Wonderful property, excellent staff
NORA
NORA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Romantic getaway
Really lovely relaxing pub with pretty rooms and an excellent restaurant.
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2022
Fab stay
Amazing stay. Beautiful room, lovely staff.
Annabel
Annabel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2023
Great pub, lovely food and accommodation. Thanks for the early breakfast too
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2023
Friendly, clean and really beautiful
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2023
Great place for a country pub feel. Good solid restaurant attached that does themed nights
jit
jit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
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
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2023
What a stunning property and area! I loved my stay and will definitely be back. The friendly and helpful staff were all wonderful and the grounds are breathtaking!
I loved staying here!
Lorraine
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2023
Great little overnight stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - the service is great and the pub is a great little place for a drink plus plenty of lovely walks around including box hill if you fancy the steep climb! We also can’t recommend the food highly enough. We stayed New Year’s Eve and dined in the restaurant which was amazing. Our standard double room, whilst a little on the small side, was fine for a night, incredibly comfortable and the bathroom was lovely with the roll top bath. And a Nespresso machine in the room :)
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2024
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!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 13, 2023
The room was beautiful, the staff had no idea.
The restaurant staff argued with us and had no information about the food on the menu.
We ate in the restaurant once (with our invited guests) and decided we would have breakfast lunch and dinner elsewhere.
Pauline
Pauline, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2023
Excellent however as productive feedback;
The welcome note in the room advises that you need to request milk for the room and to request a breakfast booking with the staff however. Most guests may read this whilst ready for bed by which time it’s too late to speak to staff or they may have to redress to go and ask. I would highly recommend that these questions are asked whilst being welcomed / checked in.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2022
A three night stay!
I stayed at the Running Horses with two friends ...we each had our own room. I found the bed very comfortable and the room was clean and pleasant. I was surprised that the room however wasn't refreshed on a daily basis which was something I have never expereinced before. I wasn't that concerned about this but would have appreciated fresh water / clean glasses and mugs. The staff were all lovely and very friendly and the food was of excellent quality. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building it wasn't that soundproof and one night was particularly noisy at midnight with people returning to their rooms. However, we did overall have a wonderful stay and loved the atmosphere of the Running Horses which is clearly also a very much a locals pub too!
Pauline
Pauline, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 11, 2025
Carpets throughout thr property were dirty. The food was poor and vastly overpriced. £24.50 FOR BREAKFAST WAS A JOKE
G S
G S, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Recommended
Fantastic 16th century pub with rooms - room spacious, clean, very comfy bed. Food excellent quality. Highly recommended. Good value for money