The White Horse | Inn in Surrey | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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The White Horse - Inn in Surrey

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Dorking, RH4 1BE, Surrey
England, Regno Unito

the Bookings Team at The White Horse

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+44 (0)1306 881138(landline)

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

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.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
Credit cards
Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning
Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome
Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport
Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Vegetarian meals
Available on request.
Licensed premises
Alcohol may be served.
Babies welcome
Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Garden
Grounds for guests to explore.

Local points of interest from the Bookings Team at The White Horse:

Punti d'interesse locali da
the Bookings Team at The White Horse:

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

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 56 Doubles
Prezzi:(i) £89 a£249 per notte

Informazioni di prenotazione:

Pasti:(i)

Starters from £7.50. Mains from £16.95. Desserts from £5.50. Sunday lunch from £18.50.

Periodi di chiusura

Indirizzo

Dorking, RH4 1BE, Surrey


Accommodation:(i)
Inn 56 Double rooms
Details
Ensuites.
Prezzi: (i) £ 89 a £ 249 per notte

the Bookings Team at The White Horse

Visit website

+44 (0)1306 881138(landline)