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5.0 out of 5

"Perfect stop for a weekend away, lovely rooms, very clean, friendly staff and great food. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 14 Feb 2022

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Comfort Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Running Horse. During your stay, you'll be close to Winchester Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • 7 minutes by car from South Downs National Park and 9 minutes from Winchester Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

The Running Horse ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for The Running Horse

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5 out of 5
Perfect stop for a weekend away, lovely rooms, very clean, friendly staff and great food.

Posted by on 14 Feb 2022

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5 out of 5

Nice Cottage Feeling

Very nice staff, Pub with very good cook and Cottage Feeling close to Winchester.

Posted by on 2 Aug 2017

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Running Horse also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Winchester Station (4.4 km / 2.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Running Horse offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Fridge
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Running Horse has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

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 planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions.

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • Mobile payments
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Apple Pay
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Security system
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • No front desk
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Google Pay
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Running Horse Inn Winchester
  • Running Horse Inn
  • Running Horse Winchester
  • The Running Horse
  • The Running Horse Inn
  • The Running Horse Winchester
  • The Running Horse Inn Winchester

You should know

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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