The White Horse

Dorking, Surrey
Inn
+44 (0)1306 881138
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Per night
£89 - £249
Bedroom

56 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Per night
£89 - £249

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£89 - £249 per night

The Experience

Step through the old stone archway into a cobbled courtyard, where hanging baskets soften the ancient brick. Inside, low oak beams and a roaring fire set the tone in a bar that’s properly local – order a pint of Shere Drop, brewed in the Surrey Hills, and settle into a wing chair by the flames. Dickens is said to have written his first novel here; you half expect Mr Pickwick at the next table.

Rooms are scattered across the main inn and surrounding buildings around the courtyard – climb creaking stairs past black timbers and deep red walls to find yours, from cosy doubles to Really Fancy rooms with baths. Enjoy tea and coffee and a stash of baked treats – a sweet welcome before you’ve even unpacked.

Out back and tucked away from the High Street, there’s a sheltered courtyard garden for al fresco meals. Dogs are properly pampered here, with a dog menu, a goodie bag and a bath for muddy paws after your walk.

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We think you'll love

  • The charm and character of a Grade II listed coaching inn, all beams and timbers in the bar and many of the rooms
  • Seasonal menus overseen by chef Raymond Blanc and his team, cooked fresh from quality local ingredients
  • Being steps away from Box Hill for glorious walking and cycling on the North Downs
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You should know

  • This is a High Street location, so front rooms may pick up some traffic noise
  • There’s no lift, though plenty of ground-floor rooms are available, two of them fully accessible
  • On-site parking is limited to 14 spaces, though a large pay car park sits almost opposite

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £89
56 Doubles
From £89

Information

Special offer: Use promo code SAWDAYS26 for 10% off this summer!

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Meals
Starters from £7.50. Mains from £16.95. Desserts from £5.50. Sunday lunch from £18.50.

Reviews

Rambling old coaching inn smack on Dorking's High Street, brought back to life with style and panache by Heartwood Inns in 2024. It may have 56 rooms, all very cosy and smart, but the atmosphere is very relaxed and informal throughout the beamed bar and comfortable dining areas. Dogs and kids are well looked after. Take the train to London or head for Box Hill for superb walking.
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Location

The neighbourhood

Right on Dorking's High Street, with independent shops, cafés and Denbies Wine Estate (1.4 miles) close by. Box Hill (two miles) offers glorious walking and cycling across the North Downs, and Betchworth Castle (two miles) makes for a scenic ruin to explore. Dorking station is a 12-minute walk, with trains to London (one hour 15 minutes).

Local points of interest from Heartwood Inns

  • National Trust Box Hill
  • Chessington World of Adventures
  • Bocketts Farm Park
  • Polesden Lacey
  • RHS Wisley Gardens
  • Denbies Wine estate

Introducing

Heartwood Inns

Part of Heartwood, an award-winning collection of pubs and brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. They've been welcoming guests for over 25 years, with bustling kitchens, restaurants humming with life, and bars full of chatter. It is a business which has been lovingly grown into a vibrant and expanding community.