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The Running Horse

4.0 star property
The garden terrace at this intimate inn provides the perfect spot to enjoy local flavors, while the attentive staff ensures every need is met

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The Running Horse welcomes travelers with a charming atmosphere, serving breakfast and offering a cozy bar and restaurant. Guests love the garden terrace for relaxation and in-room WiFi for connectivity. The helpful staff receives consistent praise from past guests.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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9.8 out of 10
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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Winchester is home to The Running Horse. Winchester Cathedral and Great Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Deanery and Winchester Sport & Leisure Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Silverlake Stadium or Utilita Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Winchester travel guide
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88 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, England, SO22 6QS

What's nearby

  • Military Museums
    Military Museums
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • River Test
    River Test
    5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral
    Winchester Cathedral
    8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sparsholt College
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Farley Mount Country Park
    4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Shawford Station
    10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Albion
    5 min drive
  • The Running Horse
    1 min walk
  • Cabinet Rooms
    6 min drive
  • County Arms
    5 min drive
  • Lebanese House
    5 min drive

About this property

The Running Horse

Upscale inn near South Downs National Park
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Running Horse. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Running Horse include amenities such as free WiFi, espresso makers, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Running Horse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Running Horse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Running Horse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Running Horse located?

Situated in Winchester, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sparsholt College, Gurkha Museum Winchester, and Royal Green Jackets Museum. Theatre Royal Winchester and Westgate Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Running Horse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 333 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second time we have stayed here the rooms are excellent and the food is very reasonably priced. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - wonderful pub - very attentive service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Lovely to find a place that just gets it right! We were made to feel very welcome by Summer and her team. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, nice cozy room, daily room service making sure everything was topped up and attended to
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and big comfy room #2 Food excellent so great location in quiet village . I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay and eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect . Food excellent . Service wonderful . Room very comfortable . Hot room on a very cold day - can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, comfy bed and nice and warm when it was -2 outside! However breakfast room was very chilly and the choice on the continental section was very limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed an excellent dinner and breakfast on our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Love the Running Horse. Cosy rooms, well equipped rooms, quiet, comfy, boutiquey, great pub, great food and great staff. Second stay and hoping to stay again (work). Hopefully some summer evenings, bike rides. Keep it up Running Horse 🐎🐎🐎
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Lovely cosy room, nice touch with the homemade short bread and the Christmas music playing. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was well presented and looked lovely and enjoyable range of drinks and snacks available. Quality of the bed was terrible!! We did tell the manager of this issue as we're returning next week. Felt like due to the fact that we had booked via Expedia, and although I booked an upgrade room, that we didn't get the best quality of room and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay and a decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Really lovely pub/restaurant/hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Comfortable, quiet, safe, clean, helpful and attentive staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stopover before cruise

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Running Horse is very quaint and cozy. The dini g options are very nice and the service natural and friendly. My husband and my inlaws stayed for only one night and were very happy with the accommodations. The countryside is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable room, tasty food, good service and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great dinner and breakfast, room acceptable if a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Menu needs reviewing.

Accommodation good. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and menu disappointing. Breakfast overcooked both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025