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The Running Horse

4.0 star property
Winchester inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled in a charming setting, The Running Horse offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Unwind on the garden terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$50 nightly
The total price is $60
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

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
Free bottled water
  • 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
Free bottled water
  • 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
Free bottled water
  • 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

  • Sparsholt College - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • University of Winchester - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Great Hall - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Winchester Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 41 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive
  • Winchester Station - 10 min drive
  • Winchester Micheldever Station - 18 min drive
  • Winchester Shawford Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tanoshii Fusion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪County Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Running Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪St. James Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Running Horse

Enjoy your visit to Winchester with a stay at The Running Horse. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.

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

Does The Running Horse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Running Horse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Running Horse?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Running Horse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Running Horse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Running Horse and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Running Horse also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Running Horse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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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

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with good quality options, including beautifully cooked items and a comprehensive selection. (16 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food, with highlights including the fish pie, burger, and pork chop. (6 reviews)
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Food
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Location
Ambience
Bar
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely cosy room, nice touch with the homemade short bread and the Christmas music playing. Thank you so much
Taylor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and comfortable. Staff pleasant.
Robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay and eat.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Safe parking, excellent meal in pub, pub was very unique in its decor, really nice environment, attentive staff. Very nicely appointed room, absolutely loved staying here and will be back
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed an excellent dinner and breakfast on our one night stay.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms - bar - restaurant - breakfast 10/10
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My sister and I loved our stay at The Running Horse. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and good food.
Robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful, especially when they ordered me a taxi. The room had more than enough electrical plugs. A great shower and coffee facilities. The choice at breakfast was very good
Derrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, staff, food and bedrooms. See you again!
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely design, clean facilities, surprising menu
Nadine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks for looking after me and accomodating my late check in and early check out with breakfast too. A lovely spot and I will be returning.
R, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Menu needs reviewing.

Accommodation good. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and menu disappointing. Breakfast overcooked both days.
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Comfortable, quiet, safe, clean, helpful and attentive staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Godfrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay

Really lovely pub/restaurant/hotel.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel-
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent.
Vicki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend!
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was really nice place to stay.
Md Nasirul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice stay and a decent breakfast.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Tony, 1-night trip