The Running Horse

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Interior
Comfort Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Sun deck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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88 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, England, SO22 6QS
  • Place, Sparsholt College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Military Museums
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, River Test
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Running Horse

This inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Running Horse offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Running Horse. During your stay, you'll be close to Winchester Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • 7 minutes by car from South Downs National Park and 10 minutes from Winchester Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Running Horse also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Running Horse has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

The Running Horse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 338 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second time we have stayed here the rooms are excellent and the food is very reasonably priced. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - wonderful pub - very attentive service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, nice cozy room, daily room service making sure everything was topped up and attended to
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Lovely to find a place that just gets it right! We were made to feel very welcome by Summer and her team. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and big comfy room #2 Food excellent so great location in quiet village . I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect . Food excellent . Service wonderful . Room very comfortable . Hot room on a very cold day - can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, comfy bed and nice and warm when it was -2 outside! However breakfast room was very chilly and the choice on the continental section was very limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay and a decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Md Nasirul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always generally good. Dirty ashtray outside my room wasn't what I expect from the RH. Sets the tone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Really lovely pub/restaurant/hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Love the Running Horse. Cosy rooms, well equipped rooms, quiet, comfy, boutiquey, great pub, great food and great staff. Second stay and hoping to stay again (work). Hopefully some summer evenings, bike rides. Keep it up Running Horse 🐎🐎🐎
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (my son and I) booked a twin bedded room but it was a double. The assistant manager gave us a second room for the first night and sorted out the twin for our second plus offered me a complimentary drink. It was an error on their part but we were impressed with how well they handled the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Lovely cosy room, nice touch with the homemade short bread and the Christmas music playing. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

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

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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