Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, England, RH5 6DU
What's nearby
Box Hill - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Denbies Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
KBR Headquarters - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Chessington World of Adventures - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
Epsom Downs Racecourse - 13 min drive - 10.2 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
Hotel size
8 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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.
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.
The Running Horses Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 September 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
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8/10 Very good
27 September 2024
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Lanny
Lanny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 June 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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Romantic getaway
Really lovely relaxing pub with pretty rooms and an excellent restaurant.
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 April 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 with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2024
Great atmosphere in the pub
fran
fran, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 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 business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2023
Friendly, clean and really beautiful
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2023
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2023
Great pub, lovely food and accommodation. Thanks for the early breakfast too
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2023
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2023
Brad
Brad, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 October 2023
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2023
Funeral
Very friendly
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 September 2023
Great place for a country pub feel. Good solid restaurant attached that does themed nights
jit
jit, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2023
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
Sandeep, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2023
Ruth
Ruth, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
1 June 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
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 March 2023
Noisy rooms, not worth the price
Booked a room that said courtyard but all 3 sash-windows were directly on the street with a lot of noise coming through from the road. Bus stops directly outside of these so kept having to shut curtains and lighting in room was quite dark also.
Floor creaky, lots of noise from pub below. Really wasn’t a comfortable stay at all and decided to just leave a day early and go stay somewhere else.
Breakfast wasn’t amazing and overpriced for what you got. 1 sausage and 1 rasher of bacon seemed very stingy for a full English breakfast that you have to pay for as an extra.
I won’t be staying again
Georgina
Georgina, 3-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
24 February 2023
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
13 February 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 romance trip
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8/10 Very good
2 January 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 :)