1 / 8The Running Horse
Winchester, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A stylishly restored village inn in Littleton, just outside Winchester, with 15 rooms and a doggy bed, blanket, bowl and box of treats for each dog.
Your dog's stay comes with a doggy bed, a blanket and a bowl, with treats packed in a welcome box, at The Running Horse, a stylishly restored village inn in Littleton on the outskirts of Winchester. There are 15 bedrooms, and the surrounding Hampshire countryside is yours to discover on the inn's own walking routes. Dogs count as part of the family at this dog friendly inn, so nobody has to be left behind.
Dogs sleep in the bedrooms designated as dog friendly, two at most per room where available, and their package is added from the options on the enhance your stay page once your dates and room are chosen. Rooms bring Bramley toiletries, Dyson fans and Nespresso coffee machines, some have an outdoor seating area, and ground floor rooms are available.
Sir Woofchester's supplies the inn's full canine menu, from dinner bowls and chews to dog-friendly ice cream and alcohol free dog beer, so your dog isn't left out, and a hydration station has water ready after a long walk. On mealtimes together, though, the inn's pages don't say where dogs may sit, so ask the team before you book a table. Food runs all day and leans Mediterranean: breakfast first thing, then pizzas, pastas, skewers and home-comfort classics. Coffee, a pint after work or a round of cocktails, the bar keeps going from morning to night.
The inn has put together a walking guide of routes close by, made for heading out with your dog before returning for a drink. Wildpack's Farley Mount Country Park is 3.7 miles away, and the Twyford to Hockley Viaduct Loop 5 miles. Winchester, with its cathedral, is close by too.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Calshot Beach, 19.2 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- All day dining
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Things to do
- Walking routes
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Running Horse dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Running Horse's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Running Horse?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Running Horse?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Running Horse?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Running Horse?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Running Horse?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Farley Mount Country Park (3.7 miles), Twyford to Hockley Viaduct Loop (5.0 miles) and Cheesefoot Head and Matterley Bowl Circular (5.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Running Horse?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Calshot Beach, 19.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Three Bronze Age burial mounds on the edge of a Hampshire village, a short quiet stop with your dog including the finest disc barrow in the county.
Walk3.7 mi awayFarley Mount Country Park
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Woodland trails and chalk downland give dogs room to roam at Winchester's favourite country park, home to a curious monument to a horse that survived a huge fall.
Walk5 mi awayTwyford to Hockley Viaduct Loop
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A Hampshire valley walk taking in the landmark Hockley Viaduct, with river meadows and rolling chalk country.
Walk5 mi awayCheesefoot Head and Matterley Bowl Circular
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A South Downs chalk downland walk above Winchester with open ridge views and the dramatic natural amphitheatre of Matterley Bowl.
Walk6.1 mi awayStockbridge to Marsh Court Riverside Walk
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Attraction7.2 mi awayThe Grange at Northington
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