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The Running Horse

Property class: 4

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A narrow hallway with a large wooden wheel, tables, chairs, and a kitchen area visible in the background.
A white wall with the text "Trotting & Walking Only" and two planters with plants.
A bar area with shelves of bottles, a coffee machine, and stools.
A cozy interior with a stone floor, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden shelf, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $62
$52 nightly
$62 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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, Great Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bed with two yellow pillows and two floral-patterned pillows, a teal-painted headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a round table, a vanity with a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bunk bed, a lamp, a ladder, and a small table with a remote control.

Family Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Winchester

With a stay at The Running Horse in Winchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winchester Cathedral. .This inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sparsholt College and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Gurkha Museum Winchester.
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What's nearby

  • Sparsholt College - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Military Museums - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • River Test - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • University of Winchester - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 13 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Josie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Arc Winchester - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lebanese House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King Alfred - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Running Horse

The Running Horse offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Running Horse, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 224 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 356 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
superb pub, lovely rooms, quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely break , rooms comfortable with lovely facilities, staff were friendly and so helpful, food was excellent, would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely amazing and peaceful place to stay. The rooms were great, the food was delicious, and the staff friendly and helpful. The attention to detail is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this hotel provided excellent value for money, combining comfort, convenience, and great service. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant and stress-free stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms - bar - restaurant - breakfast 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel-
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable room, tasty food, good service and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great dinner and breakfast, room acceptable if a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower needs looking at as the head was broken as it must have been dropped at some stage so it was not ideal for a shower on a hot day
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, staff, food and bedrooms. See you again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025