The White Horse

Characteristic Grade ll listed pub hotel and restaurant in the centre of Dorking

Member since December 2024

From £69.50 pppn for a 1 night stay
to £134.50 pppn for a 1 night stay

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Facilities at The White Horse

  • 56 Bedrooms
  • WiFi Connection
  • Accessible Rooms
  • Children Welcome
  • Golf Course Nearby
  • Dogs by Prior Arrangement

Home truths

Please inform the hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the requests box when booking or contact the property directly with the details provided in your confirmation.


Good to know

  • Hotel check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Hotel check-out time: 11:00 AM

Parking Facilities

There are 14 spaces available on a first come first serve basis. Spaces cannot be reserved in advance however, only a few minutes walk away is the nearest car park that can be found using postcode RH4 1DX.

The hotel does not currently have any EV charging points.

Disabled Access

As a 13th Century inn, the White Horse has certain limitations with regards to access. However, it does have two accessible rooms with a wetroom bathroom. One room also interconnects to a further double bedroom.

There is level access between the buildings around the courtyard and within the main inn there is level access around the bar area of the restaurant and to the accessible toilet.

There is no lift at the hotel but there are ground floor bedrooms with level access.

History of the hotel

The White Horse is a characteristic 13th Century inn that has held a special place at the heart of the local community for many years.

Considered one of England's oldest coaching inns and believed to be where Dickens wrote his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, the beautiful Grade II listed pub features charming oak beamed ceilings, a roaring fireplace, a cosy local bar, fabulous dining area, outside terrace and 56 characterful bedrooms.

Child Policy

Children aged 0-12 years requiring an extra bed are charged £10 per child, per night.

Cots are free of charge upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability, please contact us prior to booking. 

Dogs Policy

There are 14 dog friendly rooms and the bar has lots of dog friendly spots to enjoy. Up to 2 well behaved dogs can be accommodated in dog friendly rooms, with a dog bed and complimentary dog pack.

Charged at £20 per stay (not per dog or per night).

Other Information

The White Horse has been awarded the highest possible score, a three-star Food Made Good rating by The Sustainable Restaurant Association. It means that the pub is one of the most ethical and sustainable in the country. The judges particularly loved the seasonal menus and celebrate its partnerships with suppliers who share the passion for ethical and sustainable food sourcing.

The Rooms at The White Horse

Accessible room

Spacious and welcoming, the 2 Accessible rooms are located on the ground floor of the annexe, adjacent to the historic coaching inn. Both have space for cots so you have plenty of space for your little ones and both also have a pull out bed for children.

The Accessible rooms feature a super comfortable super king sized bed, which can split into twin beds, rainfall shower in the en-suite wet room and Bramley bathroom products, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, cold drinks fridge for milk and water, and a dedicated work space.

One room interconnects with a Comfy room to accommodate family or a carer. All Accessible bathrooms have handrails, low level facilities and plenty of room to make mobility as easy as possible.

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Snug room

Charming and cosy, the Snug rooms are perfect for solo travellers or couples who are spending their time out and about.

The Snug rooms feature a super comfy double bed, some with built-in double cabin beds, rainfall shower and Bramley bathroom products, tasty baked treats on arrival, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, cold drinks fridge for milk and water, and a desk.

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Comfy room

Charming and characterful, the Comfy rooms are the ideal choice for a relaxing stay for a couple. Some of the slightly larger Comfy rooms have space for a cot, a pull out bed for a child and some are dog friendly to accommodate all of the family.

The Comfy rooms feature a super comfortable king sized bed, rainfall shower and Bramley bathroom products, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, cold drinks fridge for water and milk, and a dedicated work space.

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Really Comfy room

Charming and characterful, the Really Comfy rooms give you that extra space and are the ideal choice for a relaxing stay for two, whether you're looking for a super king sized bed or a twin. Some of the slightly larger Really Comfy rooms have space for a cot or a pull out bed for a child and some are dog-friendly so you can accommodate all of the family.

The Really Comfy rooms feature a super comfortable super king sized bed, rainfall shower and Bramley bathroom products, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, cold drinks fridge for milk and water, and a dedicated work space.

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Really Comfy room

Charming and characterful, the Really Comfy rooms give you that extra space and are the ideal choice for a relaxing stay for two, whether you're looking for a super king sized bed or a twin. Some of the slightly larger Really Comfy rooms have space for a cot or a pull out bed for a child and some are dog-friendly so you can accommodate all of the family.

The Really Comfy rooms feature a super comfortable super king sized bed, rainfall shower and Bramley bathroom products, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, cold drinks fridge for milk and water, and a dedicated work space.

Fancy room

Characterful and with extra space for relaxation, the Fancy rooms are perfect for those longer stays when you're looking for the ultimate tranquil break. The Fancy rooms have space for a cot or a pull out bed for children so you can accommodate all of the family.

The Fancy rooms feature a luxurious super king sized bed with pillow spray, some with a sumptuously soft sofa or ottoman, some with separate cosy seating area, rainfall shower and Bramley bathroom products, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine and tea facilities, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, cold drinks fridge for milk and water and a dedicated work space.

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Really Fancy room

Decadent and delightful, the Really Fancy rooms are for those who want comfort and pampering. All have space for cots so you can have plenty of space for your little ones and some will accommodate a pull out bed for children.

The Really Fancy rooms feature a luxurious super king sized bed with pillow spray, some with sumptuously soft sofa and ottoman, some with separate cosy seating area.

Two have in room roll top baths and one has a large bathroom with roll top bath and a small window seat, separate rainfall shower, Bramley bath products and bathrobe and slippers, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine and tea making facilities, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting and fridge.

Really Fancy room, The White Horse

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Really Fancy room

Decadent and delightful, the Really Fancy rooms are for those who want comfort and pampering. All have space for cots so you can have plenty of space for your little ones and some will accommodate a pull out bed for children.

The Really Fancy rooms feature a luxurious super king sized bed with pillow spray, some with sumptuously soft sofa and ottoman, some with separate cosy seating area.

Two have in room roll top baths and one has a large bathroom with roll top bath and a small window seat, separate rainfall shower, Bramley bath products and bathrobe and slippers, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine and tea making facilities, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting and fridge.