The White Horse Dorking, South East England
Characteristic Grade ll listed pub hotel and restaurant
BookMember since December 2024
This beautiful 13th Century inn in the heart of Dorking offers 56 characterful bedrooms, and is a stone's throw from Dorking Halls, an art deco theatre. Serving up delicious food with fresh seasonal menus with the warmest of welcome. After a ramble up Box Hill enjoy a drink in their large bar area or delightfully protected courtyard garden terrace.
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12 Special Offers for this hotel.
Stay in a Comfy room and receive:
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
- Complementary arrival drink in the bar (house wine, local beer, tea/coffee, soft drink)
- Dinner for two on 1 evening (£30pp allowance)
- Full breakfast for two daily
- Lazy late check out
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Highlights
- 13th Century Grade ll listed building full of character
- In the centre of Dorking near to Denbies and Silent Pool
- Great for antiques hunting on West Street
- Seasonal menus
- Courtyard garden terrace
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.
Where is The White Horse?
The White Horse
High Street
Dorking
RH4 1BE
Good to know
Hotel check-in time:
3:00 PMHotel check-out time:
11:00 AMRestaurant
Opening Times
Dining Monday - Saturday - 12pm - 9:45pm (last sitting), Sunday - 12pm - 9pm (last sitting)
Breakfast Monday - Friday - 7am - 10am
Pub Monday - Saturday - 12pm - 11pm, Sunday - 12pm - 10pm
Dress Code
Smart/casual
Can you park at The White Horse?
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.
Is The White Horse accessible for disabled guests?
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.
Can children stay at The White Horse?
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.
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.
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.
Does The White Horse allow dogs?
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).
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