The Running Horses
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Luggage storagePets allowedTerraceShared lounge/TV areaKid mealsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 18 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 79 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-24
Guests praise the historic charm, comfortable beds, exceptional food, and friendly staff. Common complaints involve inconsistent room temperatures, difficult street parking, aging facilities like poor TV reception, and lack of clear check-in information.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Service9.2
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Rooms9.0
Surroundings8.8
Facilities8.7
Value8.5
Wi-Fi8.3
＋ PraisedComfortable beds and spacious rooms · Friendly and professional staff · High-quality food and dining · Unique historic building atmosphere
－ ComplaintsTemperature control issues · Lack of dedicated parking · Minor facility defects or missing items · Lack of check-in information
KEYIdeal for history and food lovers. Drivers should plan parking; guests sensitive to temperature may need extra layers or to request heating adjustments.
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Room types · 3
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Deluxe Double Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2
The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Superior Double Room
1 × Queen bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)18 ㎡up to 2
More spacious rooms, most with views of the countryside and nearby church.
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Standard Double Room
1 × Double bed16 ㎡up to 2
Following the theme of running horses, each room is named after a famous English race course.
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Facilities · 18
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Luggage storagePets allowedTerraceShared lounge/TV areaKid mealsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusCashless payment availableSanitized tableware & silverwareProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesInternet accessReception hallFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Sorrel
Modern British · ★ Michelin
££££
An attractive 300-year-old former school in the town centre is home to this delightful restaurant, which is named after the owner’s favourite herb. Sit on the cosy ground floor or in the intimate upstairs room, where beams divide the area into three. Chef Alex Payne and his team offer a light à la carte and surprise tasting menu (the best option for the full experience), filled with top-quality ingredients. From Orkney scallops to mature, full-flavoured Hereford beef, the produce is put to good use in detailed, intricate dishes. The affable team genuinely want you to enjoy your visit.
4.4km
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Starling
Modern British · ★ Michelin
£££
The first solo opening of experienced chef Nick Beardshaw is this neighbourhood restaurant, where its lack of pretension makes it all the more endearing. The décor inside the surprisingly spacious dining room is simple yet elegant, while the menu consists of the kind of seemingly straightforward dishes that are tricky to pull off yet so easy to eat. Nick’s signature dish of Orkney scallop with Thai green curry sauce is a prime example, the technical skill and balance of flavours shining through. There’s a good selection of steaks and a great value lunch deal too.
11.8km
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Dastaan
Indian · Bib
££
A modest-looking place from outside, Dastaan is a restaurant run with true heart and soul. Its reward is a dining room consistently packed with happy diners, joining together to create an electric atmosphere – and while its popularity may seem like it could cause an issue for the service team, they make it run it like clockwork. The menu presents great value for money and takes North India as its main inspiration, with each dish delivering many layers of flavour thanks to the expert spicing. The desserts are a joy, too, be that the homemade kulfi or the gulab jamun.
12.0km
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Dysart Petersham
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
££££
A gorgeous Arts and Crafts building houses this warm, homely restaurant on the edge of Richmond Park. There's a natural ethos running throughout the highly seasonal cooking, which is best appreciated with the full tasting menu. Impeccably sourced ingredients and strong classical technique underpin assured, satisfying dishes where the boldly flavoured sauces are a highlight – be it honey and verjus with John Dory or a glossy sake sauce with Creedy Carver Duck. The warm, passionate service leaves no detail overlooked, and there are quarterly classical music recitals too.
20.0km
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The Victoria
Modern British
£££
This red-brick, 19th-century former beer house packs in bags of charm thanks to its original features like exposed brickwork and fireplaces, combined with tan banquettes, wood panelling and vintage photos – while a lovely garden and semi-covered terrace are the icing on the cake. The cooking delivers bold flavours in modern dishes with a classical base: think crispy pig's head followed by chicken Kiev or a char-grilled steak to share between two. The wine list offers plenty of choice, as does the wide range of beers.
7.5km
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ssam ssam
Korean · Bib
£
You’ll find warmth and generosity aplenty at this family-operated Korean restaurant run with palpable pride. Some tables have their own barbecue, allowing you to cook your choice of meats right in front of you, including pork belly, short ribs and Wagyu beef, all at sensible prices. Don’t worry if you’re on a standard table though, as the bansang dishes are surefire winners, offering delicious main components such as fried chicken or grilled mackerel served with three side dishes and top-drawer kimchi. Leave room for the silky smooth matcha crème brûlée to finish.
19.1km
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The Anchor
Modern British
££
Taller diners may wish to duck their head as they enter this 400-year-old pub, with its low beams being a sign of the building’s characterful touches. Wood and stone floors add to the appeal, while modern furnishings blend in with the historic roots. The choice of menus offers something for everyone, from a tasting option to a good value lunch and an à la carte. Across them all is fresh seasonal produce cooked with care in unfussy preparations so the natural flavours shine through.
12.3km
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Petersham Nurseries Café
Modern Cuisine
£££
As you sit in the greenhouse with sand at your feet, surrounded by fresh flowers which even in the winter months perfume the air, it feels as though all is right with the world. A unique spot within the London dining scene, this restaurant forms part of the wider Petersham Nurseries complex, where you can buy plants and homeware to spruce up your abode. The cooking is informed by their own fresh produce and has a clear Italian accent, from beef carpaccio and wild mushroom risotto to pan-fried sea bream with puttanesca.
18.8km
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