The Running Horse
$147
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Avg. for September
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$147
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Running Horse average $85 in January, the cheapest month, and $157 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $85 |
| February | $107 |
| March | $106 |
| April | $128 |
| May | $152 |
| June | $153 |
| July | $157 |
| August | $140 |
| September | $147 |
| October | $127 |
| November | $122 |
| December | $136 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Running Horse, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Running Horse in Winchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Sparsholt College. This inn is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Gurkha Museum Winchester and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Royal Green Jackets Museum.
What's nearby
Sparsholt College(2.2 miles)
Gurkha Museum Winchester(2.5 miles)
Royal Green Jackets Museum(2.6 miles)
Theatre Royal Winchester(2.6 miles)
Westgate Museum(2.6 miles)
Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars(2.6 miles)
Royal Hampshire County Hospital(2.6 miles)
University of Winchester(2.7 miles)
Great Hall(2.7 miles)
Queen Eleanors Garden(2.7 miles)
The Deanery(2.7 miles)
Winchester Buttercross(2.8 miles)
Royal Hampshire County Hospital - Winchester Maternity(2.9 miles)
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve(2.9 miles)
Winchester Cathedral(3 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(17 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(39.3 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(42.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Location
88 Main Road, Littleton, England, United Kingdom
Sparsholt College (2.2 miles)
Gurkha Museum Winchester (2.5 miles)
Royal Green Jackets Museum (2.6 miles)
Theatre Royal Winchester (2.6 miles)
Westgate Museum (2.6 miles)
Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars (2.6 miles)
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 1,065 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
15%
Couple
37%
Family
31%
Group
16%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Running Horse describe a cosy, characterful pub in a quiet rural setting a short drive from Winchester, with convenient on site parking and a relaxed atmosphere that suits overnight stops and countryside breaks.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Running Horse describe a cosy, characterful pub in a quiet rural setting a short drive from Winchester, with convenient on site parking and a relaxed atmosphere that suits overnight stops and countryside breaks.
Rooms are praised for comfy beds and handy touches like coffee machines and fridges, though several note small layouts, limited seating, and warm temperatures with fans but no air conditioning. Service is widely described as welcoming and helpful, but some guests experienced slow or inconsistent responses, especially at breakfast or when resolving issues. Food is frequently enjoyed, yet a few reviews mention overcooked or bland breakfasts, occasional slow service, and prices that feel high. Overall, expect a charming countryside stay with good food and comfortable rooms, best suited to travelers with a car.
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Facilities
On site pub and restaurant are a highlight, and several reviews note convenient parking. Dog friendly touches and garden cabin style rooms add to a relaxed setup.
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Anthony
Dec 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Michael
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic property with friendly helpful staff. Great secluded location but close enough to the town center. The restraunt is great food and a nice outside area to socialise.
Fantastic property with friendly helpful staff. Great secluded location but close enough to the town center. The restraunt is great food and a nice outside area to socialise.
10
Valerie
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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 . microwv.
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 . microwv.
10
Laura
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Style was really nice and it was silent and dark at night. Great attached pub.
Style was really nice and it was silent and dark at night. Great attached pub.
8
john
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A quirky hotel with cabins/chalet in beer garden. Very welcoming to dogs, not that i have one. Staff very polite and customer focused.
A quirky hotel with cabins/chalet in beer garden. Very welcoming to dogs, not that i have one. Staff very polite and customer focused.
10
Jonathan
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely pub/restaurant/hotel.
Really lovely pub/restaurant/hotel.
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Robin
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Running Horse is nestled in a forest area and is relaxing and quiet. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was modern and the bed was comfortable. Lots of power outlets in the room. The restaurant menu was very extensive and breakfast was comprehensive. I would definitely stay there again next time I'm in the area.
The Running Horse is nestled in a forest area and is relaxing and quiet. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was modern and the bed was comfortable. Lots of power outlets in the room. The restaurant menu was very extensive and breakfast was comprehensive. I would definitely stay there again next time I'm in the area.
10
A J
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
All very good,roomclean and serviced daily,meals plenty of choice.
All very good,roomclean and serviced daily,meals plenty of choice.
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Ian
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Safe parking, excellent meal in pub, pub was very unique in its decor, really nice environment, attentive staff. Very nicely appointed room, absolutely loved staying here and will be back
Safe parking, excellent meal in pub, pub was very unique in its decor, really nice environment, attentive staff. Very nicely appointed room, absolutely loved staying here and will be back
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Scot
Nov 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a short 1 night stay at this Wonderful pub. Great location in a rural village but only 10 mins drive to Winchester. We only regret our stay was not longer and we will be back. Lovely breakfast choices and a truly lovely welcome.
We had a short 1 night stay at this Wonderful pub. Great location in a rural village but only 10 mins drive to Winchester. We only regret our stay was not longer and we will be back. Lovely breakfast choices and a truly lovely welcome.
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Cleanliness
Generally clean and tidy rooms are noted across reviews, but there are reports of damp smells, tired or shabby fittings, and missed housekeeping or top ups during longer stays.
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Simon
Jan 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Nadine
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely design, clean facilities, surprising menu
Lovely design, clean facilities, surprising menu
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GEOFFREY
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very unusual property but room was a bit shabby
A very unusual property but room was a bit shabby
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Simon
Jun 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Delightful room. Great location in a pleasent village just outside of Winchester. Friendly, helpful, staff. Dog Friendly. Well kept real ale. Clean and tidy. A minor point, but the bathroom extractor wasn't working and the dust needed vacuuming off it. Would stay again.
Delightful room. Great location in a pleasent village just outside of Winchester. Friendly, helpful, staff. Dog Friendly. Well kept real ale. Clean and tidy. A minor point, but the bathroom extractor wasn't working and the dust needed vacuuming off it. Would stay again.
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Eddie
Apr 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We liked the "cabin\' style room. There was a large dent in the wall, i assume caused by the door handle.
We liked the "cabin\' style room. There was a large dent in the wall, i assume caused by the door handle.
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Karen
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Michael
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and lovely staff , couldn’t do enough for you from bar man to waitress. Highly recommend 👌
Very clean and lovely staff , couldn’t do enough for you from bar man to waitress. Highly recommend 👌
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Diana
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Over effusive waitress, appeared to lack sincerity. Loved our room, great dinner. Surprised that our hospitality tray was not topped up and bed not made. However we loved our stay and looked forward to returning
Over effusive waitress, appeared to lack sincerity. Loved our room, great dinner. Surprised that our hospitality tray was not topped up and bed not made. However we loved our stay and looked forward to returning
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Judy
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Fabulous character filled pub with interesting accommodation. However we had a four night stay and only had our room serviced once in that time.
Fabulous character filled pub with interesting accommodation. However we had a four night stay and only had our room serviced once in that time.
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Gary
Dec 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great dinner and breakfast, room acceptable if a little tired.
Great dinner and breakfast, room acceptable if a little tired.
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Rooms
Quirky stable style rooms are comfortable and well equipped with amenities like coffee machines and fridges. Some guests found layouts small or sparsely furnished, noticed occasional noise or temperature problems, and mentioned fans instead of air conditioning.
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Simon
Jan 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Win
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are beautiful with lots of little touches. Decent tv. Fridge radio coffee machine. Set in a lovely area.
The rooms are beautiful with lots of little touches. Decent tv. Fridge radio coffee machine. Set in a lovely area.
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Roger
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have stayed here before. The prices seem to have gone up. we did not feel we could justify breakfast as well. It was good last time though. Supper was pleasant although the portions seemed smaller than last time. However our main gripe was the temperature in the room. It was so hot that we got very little sleep. They did provide a dyson fan but that only recirculates the hot air. If summers continue to get hotter, air conditioning will be imperative here.
We have stayed here before. The prices seem to have gone up. we did not feel we could justify breakfast as well. It was good last time though. Supper was pleasant although the portions seemed smaller than last time. However our main gripe was the temperature in the room. It was so hot that we got very little sleep. They did provide a dyson fan but that only recirculates the hot air. If summers continue to get hotter, air conditioning will be imperative here.
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Mark
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in and the hostess was friendly and helpful. The room had pretty much anything you could wish for in it. Very well equipped room, lovely linen and a super comfy bed with different firmness of pillows. Nespresso machine, mini fridge, DAB radio, large TV, Dyson fan, Iron, Hairdrier, all great! Checkout was easy the next day. Just a shame we couldn’t have stayed for longer and made better use of everything. Many thanks!
Easy check in and the hostess was friendly and helpful. The room had pretty much anything you could wish for in it. Very well equipped room, lovely linen and a super comfy bed with different firmness of pillows. Nespresso machine, mini fridge, DAB radio, large TV, Dyson fan, Iron, Hairdrier, all great! Checkout was easy the next day. Just a shame we couldn’t have stayed for longer and made better use of everything. Many thanks!
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Alan
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are really nicely made up from previous stables (they have removed the horses). All the facilities in the room were good and appropriate.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are really nicely made up from previous stables (they have removed the horses). All the facilities in the room were good and appropriate.
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John Kelleway
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was good, room a little small but it had everything you wanted in it. Could have done with another chair so that we could both sit but no room for one
It was good, room a little small but it had everything you wanted in it. Could have done with another chair so that we could both sit but no room for one
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jeremy
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Laura
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Style was really nice and it was silent and dark at night. Great attached pub.
Style was really nice and it was silent and dark at night. Great attached pub.
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Andrew
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its a shame our stay in this unique hotel was spoilt by a heating issue and amateur service. Instead of informing us of a problem with the heating upon check in, we were expected to accept a noisy fan heater blasting hot air like a hairdryer for the night. When it was brought to the attention of the staff, i expected a quick response but nothing happened for over an hour with sub zero temperatures outside. The staff were very dismissive of the issue and thought it was perfectly acceptable. Although they did source a portable heater and extra duvet while we had dinner, it would have been courteous to know what was happening. Service at breakfast was painfully slow and all the staff showed no interest in rectifying the situation. We have stayed in other hotels within the chain and professionally trained many staff with the hospitality industry, I am very disappointed with the level of service at The Running Horse.
Its a shame our stay in this unique hotel was spoilt by a heating issue and amateur service. Instead of informing us of a problem with the heating upon check in, we were expected to accept a noisy fan heater blasting hot air like a hairdryer for the night. When it was brought to the attention of the staff, i expected a quick response but nothing happened for over an hour with sub zero temperatures outside. The staff were very dismissive of the issue and thought it was perfectly acceptable. Although they did source a portable heater and extra duvet while we had dinner, it would have been courteous to know what was happening. Service at breakfast was painfully slow and all the staff showed no interest in rectifying the situation. We have stayed in other hotels within the chain and professionally trained many staff with the hospitality industry, I am very disappointed with the level of service at The Running Horse.
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Kirk
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A hotel and restaraunt where we love to stay. Great food and terrific staff. This visit spoiled by the room allocated - #6 - located on a corner with frequent periods of outside noise in the evening and obstructed access in the morning.
A hotel and restaraunt where we love to stay. Great food and terrific staff. This visit spoiled by the room allocated - #6 - located on a corner with frequent periods of outside noise in the evening and obstructed access in the morning.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and accommodating. A few guests experienced slow or unresponsive service, particularly at breakfast or when handling problems.
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Amanda
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The fire alarm went of and woke us at 7am on sunday morning leaving us exhausted having got in at 12.30,no apology was made by staff, just family told staff had set it off as they came into work,Breakfast took nearly an hour to be served from being ordered as their ipad didnt upload the order.Also they didnt have much for self service ,despite an hour left of breakfast service,1 croissant was the only continental item on the breakfast table range.
The fire alarm went of and woke us at 7am on sunday morning leaving us exhausted having got in at 12.30,no apology was made by staff, just family told staff had set it off as they came into work,Breakfast took nearly an hour to be served from being ordered as their ipad didnt upload the order.Also they didnt have much for self service ,despite an hour left of breakfast service,1 croissant was the only continental item on the breakfast table range.
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R
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thanks for looking after me and accomodating my late check in and early check out with breakfast too. A lovely spot and I will be returning.
Thanks for looking after me and accomodating my late check in and early check out with breakfast too. A lovely spot and I will be returning.
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Ryan
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, quiet, safe, clean, helpful and attentive staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Comfortable, quiet, safe, clean, helpful and attentive staff. I would definitely stay here again.
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Julie
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Andrew
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its a shame our stay in this unique hotel was spoilt by a heating issue and amateur service. Instead of informing us of a problem with the heating upon check in, we were expected to accept a noisy fan heater blasting hot air like a hairdryer for the night. When it was brought to the attention of the staff, i expected a quick response but nothing happened for over an hour with sub zero temperatures outside. The staff were very dismissive of the issue and thought it was perfectly acceptable. Although they did source a portable heater and extra duvet while we had dinner, it would have been courteous to know what was happening. Service at breakfast was painfully slow and all the staff showed no interest in rectifying the situation. We have stayed in other hotels within the chain and professionally trained many staff with the hospitality industry, I am very disappointed with the level of service at The Running Horse.
Its a shame our stay in this unique hotel was spoilt by a heating issue and amateur service. Instead of informing us of a problem with the heating upon check in, we were expected to accept a noisy fan heater blasting hot air like a hairdryer for the night. When it was brought to the attention of the staff, i expected a quick response but nothing happened for over an hour with sub zero temperatures outside. The staff were very dismissive of the issue and thought it was perfectly acceptable. Although they did source a portable heater and extra duvet while we had dinner, it would have been courteous to know what was happening. Service at breakfast was painfully slow and all the staff showed no interest in rectifying the situation. We have stayed in other hotels within the chain and professionally trained many staff with the hospitality industry, I am very disappointed with the level of service at The Running Horse.
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Taylor
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
I had a great experience during my stay at The Running Horse. The staff were more than helpful with everything, the food at the pub was great, and the room was exactly what I needed. My only issue was the struggle to get an Uber from the location, given its location (not an issue for most people who have vehicles). I'd absolutely stay here again given my great experience.
I had a great experience during my stay at The Running Horse. The staff were more than helpful with everything, the food at the pub was great, and the room was exactly what I needed. My only issue was the struggle to get an Uber from the location, given its location (not an issue for most people who have vehicles). I'd absolutely stay here again given my great experience.
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Robert
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My sister and I loved our stay at The Running Horse. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and good food.
My sister and I loved our stay at The Running Horse. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and good food.
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Chris
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent, staff, food and bedrooms. See you again!
Excellent, staff, food and bedrooms. See you again!
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Derrick
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful, especially when they ordered me a taxi. The room had more than enough electrical plugs. A great shower and coffee facilities. The choice at breakfast was very good
The staff were very helpful, especially when they ordered me a taxi. The room had more than enough electrical plugs. A great shower and coffee facilities. The choice at breakfast was very good
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James
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked for 10 people for a golf tournament and despite some issues with the bookings and rooms, it was resolved very quickly. Rooms and food were excellent. Thanks for a great stay
Booked for 10 people for a golf tournament and despite some issues with the bookings and rooms, it was resolved very quickly. Rooms and food were excellent. Thanks for a great stay
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Location
Quiet rural location a short drive from Winchester appeals to many and suits stopovers. It is not walkable to town and rideshares can be difficult, so having a car helps.
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Michael
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A nice stop off for the evening before traveling in to our next stop
A nice stop off for the evening before traveling in to our next stop
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Anthony
Dec 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Amanda
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was expecting an easy walk to town it was a 15 min car ride. The evening meal was expensive terrible service and bad food
I was expecting an easy walk to town it was a 15 min car ride. The evening meal was expensive terrible service and bad food
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Godfrey
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location for pre-cruise stopover. Easy access to Winchester plus food menu was imaginative. Breakfast included was plentiful and freshly prepared. Friendly staff and the room was a high standard.
Ideal location for pre-cruise stopover. Easy access to Winchester plus food menu was imaginative. Breakfast included was plentiful and freshly prepared. Friendly staff and the room was a high standard.
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Michael
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic property with friendly helpful staff. Great secluded location but close enough to the town center. The restraunt is great food and a nice outside area to socialise.
Fantastic property with friendly helpful staff. Great secluded location but close enough to the town center. The restraunt is great food and a nice outside area to socialise.
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Taylor
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
I had a great experience during my stay at The Running Horse. The staff were more than helpful with everything, the food at the pub was great, and the room was exactly what I needed. My only issue was the struggle to get an Uber from the location, given its location (not an issue for most people who have vehicles). I'd absolutely stay here again given my great experience.
I had a great experience during my stay at The Running Horse. The staff were more than helpful with everything, the food at the pub was great, and the room was exactly what I needed. My only issue was the struggle to get an Uber from the location, given its location (not an issue for most people who have vehicles). I'd absolutely stay here again given my great experience.
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Nick
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
To be honest, I did like the place, but I can’t put my finger on why when we arrived to check-in was easy we ordered some food we both had steaks. I asked for mine to be rare it was well done by the time I got my steak it was perfect but my wife had by then finished.. breakfast was okay but I asked for my eggs to be soft specifically I had to send them back by the time I got my breakfast my wife had finished. I found the food not very good and expensive. We both had prawn cocktails, £8.50 there were five prawns.. in the room there was a combination shower but the tap missing off of one of the appliances so you couldn’t use it. I did like the room the furniture and how it was laid out ..but the roomwas very warm but they-provide a lovely fan. The location was wonderful and very convenient for Winchester. I did like the place and I probably would go back and all these comments really are for the Hotel to try and help none of it bothered me that much but I know it would a lot of people. Just my honest opinion.
To be honest, I did like the place, but I can’t put my finger on why when we arrived to check-in was easy we ordered some food we both had steaks. I asked for mine to be rare it was well done by the time I got my steak it was perfect but my wife had by then finished.. breakfast was okay but I asked for my eggs to be soft specifically I had to send them back by the time I got my breakfast my wife had finished. I found the food not very good and expensive. We both had prawn cocktails, £8.50 there were five prawns.. in the room there was a combination shower but the tap missing off of one of the appliances so you couldn’t use it. I did like the room the furniture and how it was laid out ..but the roomwas very warm but they-provide a lovely fan. The location was wonderful and very convenient for Winchester. I did like the place and I probably would go back and all these comments really are for the Hotel to try and help none of it bothered me that much but I know it would a lot of people. Just my honest opinion.
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Robin
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Running Horse is nestled in a forest area and is relaxing and quiet. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was modern and the bed was comfortable. Lots of power outlets in the room. The restaurant menu was very extensive and breakfast was comprehensive. I would definitely stay there again next time I'm in the area.
The Running Horse is nestled in a forest area and is relaxing and quiet. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was modern and the bed was comfortable. Lots of power outlets in the room. The restaurant menu was very extensive and breakfast was comprehensive. I would definitely stay there again next time I'm in the area.
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Thomas
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This property is near Winchester in the country. It was a very nice surprise after a long day of traveling. The restaurant was very good.
This property is near Winchester in the country. It was a very nice surprise after a long day of traveling. The restaurant was very good.
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Scot
Nov 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a short 1 night stay at this Wonderful pub. Great location in a rural village but only 10 mins drive to Winchester. We only regret our stay was not longer and we will be back. Lovely breakfast choices and a truly lovely welcome.
We had a short 1 night stay at this Wonderful pub. Great location in a rural village but only 10 mins drive to Winchester. We only regret our stay was not longer and we will be back. Lovely breakfast choices and a truly lovely welcome.
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Dining
On site pub serves well regarded dinners and hearty breakfasts with a broad menu. Some guests found breakfast quality or service inconsistent and a few considered prices high.
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Kevin
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed an excellent dinner and breakfast on our one night stay.
We enjoyed an excellent dinner and breakfast on our one night stay.
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Julian
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were all very helpful and pleasant whilst remaining professional throughout. The room was spacious and very comfortable, we had the usual tv, kettle, iron and teas and coffees but we also has a coffee pod machine, with a selection of pods, an iron and ironing board and a digital radio. The Sunday carvery was very tasty and good portions. My only complaint would be the full English breakfast which was very bland and nothing to write home about, overall it was an excellent experience and we will be staying there again.
The staff were all very helpful and pleasant whilst remaining professional throughout. The room was spacious and very comfortable, we had the usual tv, kettle, iron and teas and coffees but we also has a coffee pod machine, with a selection of pods, an iron and ironing board and a digital radio. The Sunday carvery was very tasty and good portions. My only complaint would be the full English breakfast which was very bland and nothing to write home about, overall it was an excellent experience and we will be staying there again.
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Amanda
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The fire alarm went of and woke us at 7am on sunday morning leaving us exhausted having got in at 12.30,no apology was made by staff, just family told staff had set it off as they came into work,Breakfast took nearly an hour to be served from being ordered as their ipad didnt upload the order.Also they didnt have much for self service ,despite an hour left of breakfast service,1 croissant was the only continental item on the breakfast table range.
The fire alarm went of and woke us at 7am on sunday morning leaving us exhausted having got in at 12.30,no apology was made by staff, just family told staff had set it off as they came into work,Breakfast took nearly an hour to be served from being ordered as their ipad didnt upload the order.Also they didnt have much for self service ,despite an hour left of breakfast service,1 croissant was the only continental item on the breakfast table range.
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Amanda
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was expecting an easy walk to town it was a 15 min car ride. The evening meal was expensive terrible service and bad food
I was expecting an easy walk to town it was a 15 min car ride. The evening meal was expensive terrible service and bad food
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Martin
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Accommodation good. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and menu disappointing. Breakfast overcooked both days.
Accommodation good. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and menu disappointing. Breakfast overcooked both days.
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John
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great rooms - bar - restaurant - breakfast 10/10
Great rooms - bar - restaurant - breakfast 10/10
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carol
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Food and drink was very expensive
Food and drink was very expensive
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Nick
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
To be honest, I did like the place, but I can’t put my finger on why when we arrived to check-in was easy we ordered some food we both had steaks. I asked for mine to be rare it was well done by the time I got my steak it was perfect but my wife had by then finished.. breakfast was okay but I asked for my eggs to be soft specifically I had to send them back by the time I got my breakfast my wife had finished. I found the food not very good and expensive. We both had prawn cocktails, £8.50 there were five prawns.. in the room there was a combination shower but the tap missing off of one of the appliances so you couldn’t use it. I did like the room the furniture and how it was laid out ..but the roomwas very warm but they-provide a lovely fan. The location was wonderful and very convenient for Winchester. I did like the place and I probably would go back and all these comments really are for the Hotel to try and help none of it bothered me that much but I know it would a lot of people. Just my honest opinion.
To be honest, I did like the place, but I can’t put my finger on why when we arrived to check-in was easy we ordered some food we both had steaks. I asked for mine to be rare it was well done by the time I got my steak it was perfect but my wife had by then finished.. breakfast was okay but I asked for my eggs to be soft specifically I had to send them back by the time I got my breakfast my wife had finished. I found the food not very good and expensive. We both had prawn cocktails, £8.50 there were five prawns.. in the room there was a combination shower but the tap missing off of one of the appliances so you couldn’t use it. I did like the room the furniture and how it was laid out ..but the roomwas very warm but they-provide a lovely fan. The location was wonderful and very convenient for Winchester. I did like the place and I probably would go back and all these comments really are for the Hotel to try and help none of it bothered me that much but I know it would a lot of people. Just my honest opinion.
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Ian
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Safe parking, excellent meal in pub, pub was very unique in its decor, really nice environment, attentive staff. Very nicely appointed room, absolutely loved staying here and will be back
Safe parking, excellent meal in pub, pub was very unique in its decor, really nice environment, attentive staff. Very nicely appointed room, absolutely loved staying here and will be back
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Thomas
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This property is near Winchester in the country. It was a very nice surprise after a long day of traveling. The restaurant was very good.
This property is near Winchester in the country. It was a very nice surprise after a long day of traveling. The restaurant was very good.
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Peter
last month
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, lovely room and quiet at night. Food is excellent and good selection on the menus.
Excellent location, lovely room and quiet at night. Food is excellent and good selection on the menus.
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Michelle
Jul 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, nice staff, cute for a little night away and a nice pub dinner.
Clean room, nice staff, cute for a little night away and a nice pub dinner.
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Colin
Jul 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely stay in a fab room and great food, highly recommended
A lovely stay in a fab room and great food, highly recommended
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david
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good room, lots of parking, good location, nice pub with lots of outdoor seating, decent food, and great breakfast. All in all a great place to stay for a couple of nights. Only improvement could be some better cooling in the bedrooms during the hot weather.
Good room, lots of parking, good location, nice pub with lots of outdoor seating, decent food, and great breakfast. All in all a great place to stay for a couple of nights. Only improvement could be some better cooling in the bedrooms during the hot weather.
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Chris
Jul 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly and helpful staff, room was really nice and very clean. Amazing value for the breakfast, plenty of parking so overall would recommend
Super friendly and helpful staff, room was really nice and very clean. Amazing value for the breakfast, plenty of parking so overall would recommend
FAQs about The Running Horse
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Winchester, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Sparsholt College, and approximately 2.6 miles from notable attractions like the Gurkha Museum and Royal Green Jackets Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no charge for children under a certain age when staying with adults.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 20 per night, and advance request is required. Cribs are not mentioned in the provided information.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
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- 2026-09-05: 272.85309856872556USD
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- 2026-09-12: 347.75551247558593USD
- 2026-09-13: 104.77786763763427USD
- 2026-09-14: 146.65641588745117USD
- 2026-09-15: 157.5409611328125USD
- 2026-09-16: 156.50148544921876USD
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- 2026-09-18: 394.0397905822754USD
- 2026-09-19: 373.20274769287107USD
- 2026-09-20: 84.26771660003662USD
- 2026-09-21: 129.14520429840087USD
- 2026-09-22: 177.2910522857666USD
- 2026-09-23: 148.8353168395996USD
- 2026-09-24: 181.67883906555176USD
- 2026-09-25: 206.8462154449463USD
- 2026-09-26: 232.24347586975097USD
- 2026-09-27: 86.42663649597168USD
- 2026-09-28: 135.70191479339599USD
- 2026-09-29: 136.75138543548584USD
- 2026-09-30: 130.19467494049073USD
- 2026-10-01: 124.72742378234864USD
- 2026-10-02: 174.00269321899412USD
- 2026-10-03: 234.21248269348143USD
- 2026-10-04: 84.23773172454834USD
- 2026-10-05: 111.63399270935058USD
- 2026-10-06: 154.26259702453612USD
- 2026-10-07: 118.20069816284179USD
- 2026-10-08: 149.92478503723143USD
- 2026-10-09: 137.89081956481934USD
- 2026-10-10: 161.91875295410156USD
- 2026-10-11: 62.35871441192627USD
- 2026-10-12: 102.87838248443603USD
- 2026-10-13: 117.10124386749267USD
- 2026-10-14: 114.91234795684814USD
- 2026-10-15: 113.82288861999511USD
- 2026-10-16: 175.0421689025879USD
- 2026-10-17: 236.40139632568358USD
- 2026-10-18: 70.04485521697998USD
- 2026-10-19: 116.01179339141845USD
- 2026-10-20: 143.36806568145752USD
- 2026-10-21: 134.61246431732178USD
- 2026-10-22: 152.12367590637206USD
- 2026-10-23: 182.7683072631836USD
- 2026-10-24: 175.12212857055664USD
- 2026-10-25: 85.33718601989746USD
- 2026-10-26: 98.50058180236816USD
- 2026-10-27: 113.81289366149902USD
- 2026-10-28: 111.62399775085449USD
- 2026-10-29: 111.63399270935058USD
- 2026-10-30: 135.6619349594116USD
- 2026-10-31: 155.41201725158692USD
- 2026-11-01: 60.189799557495114USD
- 2026-11-02: 100.64949787902832USD
- 2026-11-03: 101.77893704986572USD
- 2026-11-04: 103.96783296051025USD
There is no front desk at this property. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
- 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.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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