“A traditional coaching inn that's undergone a complete renovation in central Dorking. The building's original charm remains, particularly in the characterful living areas. Rooms have a modern spin with grey-green hues and leather headboards. Complete with a very good restaurant. An atmospheric stay.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Well positioned on Dorking's main shopping street with many of the town's attractions within walking distance
  • Sights nearby

    • The National Trust’s Box Hill, Polesden Lacey, and Leith Hill Tower are all within a 15-minute drive
  • Great walks

    • The North Downs and Surrey Hills that surround Dorking provide miles of scenic walking country
  • Child friendly

    • Interconnecting rooms are available and cots or extra beds can be added to rooms
  • Literary

    • Novelist Charles Dickens resided here while writing the Pickwick Papers
  • Other Activities

    • Discover the independent stores and cute cafes of Dorking
  • Restaurant

    • Elevated pub dishes are served in The Dozen restaurant
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are welcome at a small fee of£10 a night
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Charming

  • Contemporary

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Antiques

  • Inn

  • Historic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    56 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Interconnecting rooms are available and cots or extra beds can be added to rooms
  • Restaurant

    Elevated pub dishes are served in The Dozen restaurant
  • Pet friendly

    Pets are welcome at a small fee of£10 a night
  • Wifi

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Meeting Room

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • The National Trust’s Box Hill, Polesden Lacey, and Leith Hill Tower are all within a 15-minute drive
  • Great walks

    • The North Downs and Surrey Hills that surround Dorking provide miles of scenic walking country
  • Other Activities

    • Discover the independent stores and cute cafes of Dorking

Map & Location

Other reviews

The White Horse Hotel

A £4 million refurbishment has transformed this 13th-century coaching inn into a chic, contemporary hotel where original oak beams blend seamlessly with Dickensian memorabilia, retro furnishings and artworks. Novelist Charles Dickens resided here while writing the Pickwick Papers.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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