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The White Horse - A Heartwood Inn

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

The White Horse - A Heartwood Inn is a beautiful Grade II-listed pub in the heart of Dorking with atmospheric dining areas, serving an award-winning fresh and seasonal menu, and a cosy oak beamed bar with fireplace. The 56 characterful bedrooms all have private bathrooms, wifi, Bramley toiletries and baked treats on arrival. The pub is very family friendly and a number of rooms accommodate dogs. On the edge of the Surrey Hills AONB, with a direct train link to London and Gatwick Airport just 12 miles away, the local attractions of Denbies Vineyard and Chessington World of Adventures are all within easy reach by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was great, the gift of chocolates was a lovely touch. We had a lovely meal in the pub.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful building with interior design elegance, fabulous colour schemes and incredibly comfortable bed/pillows.”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, staff, accommodation and the general ambience.”
Franklin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff amazing - Caitlin served us one night had us roaring with laughter and eating pork tomahawks.”
Rick
Australia Australia
“Both my partner and myself loved the place. The room was very quite clean and the little attention to details was something we weren’t expecting. Breakfast was amazing and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommended by us 😀”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old pub in the centre of Dorking with friendly and helpful staff and excellent food.”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Lovely atmosphere and beautiful surroundings Bed was fantastic and good brilliant We will be back”
Michael
Australia Australia
“the staff were great and the meals fantastic. Great sized room and wow, the beds are fantastic. We actually stayed at this hotel twice, each trip to the UK because it was good value for money”
Tammy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An amazing hotel, just how hotels should be. Little cakes on arrival, milk, little personalised message. Very comfortable bed and lovely bathroom.”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were wonderful - friendly, attentive and very professional.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The White Horse - A Heartwood Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

The White Horse - A Heartwood Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorisation (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Dogs can be accommodated at the property for additional fees as follows:

Dogs that are 25 kg and below, £15 per dog per stay.

Dogs that are over 25 kg, £20 per dog per stay.

Please inform The White Horse - A Heartwood Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.