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The Running Horse

4.0 star property
Inn in Winchester with a restaurant and a bar

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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88 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, England, SO22 6QS

What's nearby

  • Sparsholt College - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Winchester - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Horsepower - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Farmer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The County Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fulflood Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬4 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

Languages

English

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

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 at The Running Horse?

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, Westgate Museum, and Gurkha Museum Winchester. Theatre Royal Winchester and Great Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Running Horse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 275 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel-
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Food and drink was very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Win

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful with lots of little touches. Decent tv. Fridge radio coffee machine. Set in a lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast, quite- just a nice place to stay. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Md Nasirul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lovely staff , couldn’t do enough for you from bar man to waitress. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Review

Wonderful place to stay, comfortable beds, nice decor, well maintained and food is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

GEOFFREY

A very unusual property but room was a bit shabby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous

Just lovely. Staff are so helpful and friendly, room was comfy and clean and we also had a great meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

jeremy

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

Excellent spot for exploring Winchester and Downs

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Comfortable, welcoming and a little different.

A really nice place to stay, proving that quirky doesn’t have to be weird. Comfortable bed, welcoming team, great food (perfect fish pie) served with a smile by Jess 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay to meet up with my brothers and friends inn Wichester.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the absolute cutest place. It’s a hidden gem. Everyone was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

A atmosphere to be enjoyed

A nice stop off for the evening before traveling in to our next stop
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024