The Running Horse
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8.9Excellent
(1,131 Ratings)
"A very busy Pub and restaurant with gorgeous accommodation in the grounds , all themed around stables named after famous racehorses , ours was Kauto Star"
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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
A charming, cozy English pub, serving locally sourced produce on its modern British menu, and a selection of ales, fine wines, and seasonal cocktails in the bar.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.9Excellent
(1,131 Ratings)
"A very busy Pub and restaurant with gorgeous accommodation in the grounds , all themed around stables named after famous racehorses , ours was Kauto Star"
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
A very busy Pub and restaurant with gorgeous accommodation in the grounds , all themed around stables named after famous racehorses , ours was Kauto Star
Not very convenient if you don’t have your own car
10.0 / 10.0
lovely staff good food
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent room with a fresh superb breakfast, far better then the average B&B with breakfast included, will definitely use again when I am down again from Scotland
Couldn’t get BBC 1 on the TV probably my finger trouble
7.0 / 10.0
Property has a good amount of parking and the food offering was fine.
The bar area is very small and mainly consists of seats at long tables by the kitchen. The rooms are adequate for a short stay but are a little on the small side.
9.0 / 10.0
Quirky, clean, well equipped rooms and friendly staff.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was first class, everything we needed in an extremely well thought out room, excellent facilities, welcoming staff members.
It was all very good
9.0 / 10.0
Food choices for both breakfast and dinner
The room's door lock, temperamental.
5.0 / 10.0
The rooms were nice, clean and beautiful layout. The food at the restaurant was beautifully cooked, breakfast service was amazing
The staff on the evening shift were very slow, and seemed unorganised and focused on locals than greeting and facilitating paying guest. We had to wait for a table whilst locals were seated, even though we had booked, it took a while to take our food order, we were starving as we had done a 4 hour journey
10.0 / 10.0
Suoer room, comfortable bed , WiFi a dn even homemade cookies.. Friendly staff and great selection of food in the restaurant even catered for me being Gluten free.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay at the running Horse. Room was very comfortable, very clean and very friendly staff. Food was excellent . Will def be returning.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
I stayed here for the first time about 8 years ago so this was a return visit. The rooms are great with huge TV and espresso machine etc and the little patio area with access to the car park on the side is very unique. Breakfast was excellent and staff were friendly and accommodating. My Partner declared this as the best room of our 10 day UK road trip and I absolutely agree.
10.0 / 10.0
Great local pub, close to Winchester
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place and gorgeously decorated for the festive season. The little added touches in our room were really appreciated thank you.
7.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Room quite small but fine for one night. We were in Room 1 and some sort of boiler was on and off through the night which wasn’t good. There was plenty of hot water for shower and room was nice and warm.
The restaurant had run out of almost half the menu when we wanted to eat at about 6 pm on Sunday. We appreciated they’d had a busy day but there was really no excuse to run out of the basics. We thought the restaurant wasn’t well run and the waitress was quite surly. We had to get back in the car and find somewhere else to eat
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely pub with great staff
Great cocktail menu and tasty food
Rooms were clean and well designed , comfortable and cosy
Housekeeping left the radio on festive songs lovely touch as we walked in .
Breakfast was tasty and good quality would recommend .
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Super room, clean, warm and cosy. Food was delicious and the staff were friendly.
The shower took some working out!
7.0 / 10.0
Room was clean and comfortable
We arrived late morning/early afternoon. The pub needed a clean up but to be fair they may have cleaned later
6.0 / 10.0
Lovely bar area,
Staying in the family/disable room when on a romantic couple weekend. Didn’t ask for it didn’t want it and was unable to change room. Didn’t enjoy the service at breakfast, ignored and had to ask twice if we could order. Thought the drinks were overpriced, London prices.
9.0 / 10.0
Well laid out modern motel like feel.
Rooms comfortable and easy to heat.
Good selection of beverages including a coffee machine.
Excellent addition of a mini fridge and fresh milk.
Plenty of free parking and sort drive out of Winchester (15mins) or to walk in about 1hr 30mins.
Local bus stop but not very regular times.
Generally quiet though could be more noisy in warmer moths if people outside enjoying the pub.
Nice inviting bar/restaurant with good variety of food and drinks.
Overall the place had a good feel and would recommend this place and definitely consider staying again or in another place in the company chain.
Lights randomly would dip/brighten (staff say ongoing issue they looked into numerous times with no resolve)
Slightly dusty in areas especially under the beds.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet location with easy access to Winchester by car. The Hotel was eclectic and had a great feel to it. The rooms was large enough and the beds very comfortable. The food served at the hotel was top class and the staff were of a high level.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean. Fluffy towels, exceedingly comfy bed with plenty of plump pillows made for a great night’s sleep. Excellent and varied choice of food. Great for gluten free. So friendly and genuinely welcoming. Great for visiting Winchester Christmas market
There was nothing not to like.
8.0 / 10.0
Liked the comfortable bed and that it was quiet.
Found the bathroom sink not draining be annoying
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast very good, room pleasantly warm and comfortable, dinner menu varied.
Nothing I can think of.
9.0 / 10.0
It was near-perfect! Absolutely beautifully presented accommodation adjacent to one of the most enjoyable pub-restaurants I’ve ever been to, anywhere. Loved every aspect of it!
The doors can be loud when closed by those who don’t consider others.
10.0 / 10.0
Very impressed with the room and the staff
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely converted stable
9.0 / 10.0
The room was comfortable and great value for money, the restaurant was also very good and the food was lovely.
Nothing.
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent Comfy Super King Bed, slept well, Breakfast was filling with both Continental, cereals and cooked breakfasts on offer, room amenities offered kettle, coffee machine and welcome tray with homemade biscuits. Would definately recommend.
Nothing springs to mind
10.0 / 10.0
Great staff who were very helpful and attentive. Clean large fully equiped room. Attention to detail and comfortable bed. Loved the Bramley products in the bathroom! Restaurant was fantastic!
There was nothing not to like
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was really nice, plenty of options too
Thought the bathroom was dusty and the shower needed new mastic as mouldy
7.0 / 10.0
Friendly, kind staff and great location. Good cooked breakfast.
Good choice of coffee and teas in room.
Clean room, towels and sheets.
Rooms around an outdoor smoking and drinking area.
Poor choice of cold breakfast items - no breads, pastries, yoghurts for example.
Very little space in the room for coffee and tea making and storing a suit case.
Bathroom sink too small.
8.0 / 10.0
friendly staff. good food.
all good
6.0 / 10.0
Ease of booking in and departure. Friendly staff. Room serviced very well.
Breakfast - Bacon was exceedingly over cooked to almost cremation style on Friday morning! Noise in the evening in the restaurant with tables for two, which are far too close together. Meant we left 70% of our main meal uneaten due to the constant noise/very loud conversations from the very close by (approx. 2 feet away) adjacent table on Saturday evening-very disappointing and a waste of money for the two meals! Staff were advised that the food was ok but we couldn't converse due to the load conversations of the adjacent table, but they couldn't do anything about it, so we paid for two meals which were not eaten! The positioning of overhead lamps between the two table for two, hanging between two adjacent tables, meant you either ducked very low or hit you head on the lamp shades. Seats were very stained and not very hygienic!. They need cleaning!
For the money paid we feel the rooms are very small with no sitting area and no place to store suitcases and the four cushion and two throws provided or for more clothes when staying more that one night! Really a lack of overall space for three days spoilt the stay!
9.0 / 10.0
Great stay over with lovely pleasant staff. Helpful and respectful.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Super stay. The staff are good humoured and professional. The breakfast was fantastic with a great variety on offer. Will definitely return.
8.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable room, good facilities for tea and coffee, ample parking, good breakfast.
Evening meal menu a bit limited
9.0 / 10.0
Location and friendliness
Nothing much!
9.0 / 10.0
We stayed in a larger bed room which proved a great choice! Bed was cosy and pillows good. Large TV and good shower. Refreshments were welcome! Loved the setup of the accommodation steps away from the pub and restaurant. Communal areas were very pretty with shrubs and flowers. Internally, the decor was themed on horses obviously and looked so good! Good varied menu for meals and the breakfast was yummy! Wine choice good!
Would definitely recommend.
Staff were a delight and a credit to the management. Nothing was too much trouble!
Large carpark with free parking, always a bonus.
The area is very pretty with the quaint village of Stockbridge within a few miles. Winchester is just down the road. Other attractions are close by.
There was nothing to dislike about this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Always friendly and welcoming. I stay here often. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I only ever have dinner in the evening and there is always a good choice. Love the relaxing atmosphere and surroundings. Great location for me visiting family nearby.
Nothing I could fault - it’s a great village pub with rooms, not a 5* star hotel. So manage your expectations. The staff all work really hard to make your visit welcoming and comfortable.
9.0 / 10.0
Rooms were really nice, and based at the back of a pub so easy for an evening meal after a long walk
Location was really out the way, if needed access to Winchester without a car. I felt the room was quite highly priced without breakfast included.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this inn has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this inn?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Running Horse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Running Horse pet friendly?
Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Running Horse?
We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
