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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
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.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Espresso maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Espresso maker
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Espresso maker
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Winchester - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Great Hall - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars - 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

  • ‪County Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Farmer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Fulflood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roebuck Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Running Horse - ‬1 min walk

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Running Horse?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Running Horse on Oct 5, 2025 start from $71.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Reviews

The Running Horse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 299 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I loved our stay at The Running Horse. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms - bar - restaurant - breakfast 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, staff, food and bedrooms. See you again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are really nicely made up from previous stables (they have removed the horses). All the facilities in the room were good and appropriate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely design, clean facilities, surprising menu
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is near Winchester in the country. It was a very nice surprise after a long day of traveling. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Tony

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

John Kelleway

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was good, room a little small but it had everything you wanted in it. Could have done with another chair so that we could both sit but no room for one
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

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