1 / 8The White Horse
Dorking, Surrey
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A thirteenth century inn in the middle of Dorking, with a dog menu, a courtyard dog wash and a stick library to keep them busy.
The White Horse is a thirteenth century inn on the High Street in Dorking, with a large bar, a restaurant and 56 en-suite bedrooms, a short walk from the art deco Dorking Halls. It works as a dog friendly inn from the ground up: a handful of bedrooms take dogs, the bar has spaces set aside for them, and there is a dog wash in the courtyard for afterwards.
The dog rooms offer a bed on request that fits two medium sized dogs, a bowl for food, a bowl for water and a welcome treat each, plus a gift pack of shampoo and treats. Two dogs to a room is the limit. Water bowls and free treats are there for the asking, and the house rule is paws on floors: dogs stay off the furniture. A dog should not be left unaccompanied in the room.
There is a dog menu, created with Sir Woofchester, running from treat pots to dinner bowls and alcohol free dog drinks, so your dog can order too. Dedicated dog friendly dining areas mean you sit together; for you the kitchen cooks gastropub food with cocktails and a long wine list, and there is a children's menu as well as half portions from the main one.
Rooms run from snugs to the Really Fancy ones, some with a roll top bath at the foot of the bed, and there are ground floor bedrooms with level access. Dorking is set up for dog walks of all lengths, and the team can recommend local favourites. Wildpack lists Ranmore Common and Denbies Vineyard Walk 1.7 miles away and Box Hill Circular 2.7 miles off.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats, a dog menu, a dog wash and a welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Rooms
- Roll top baths and ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The White Horse dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The White Horse's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The White Horse?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The White Horse?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The White Horse?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The White Horse?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The White Horse?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Ranmore Common and Denbies Vineyard Walk (1.7 miles), Norbury Park and Druids Grove from Westhumble (1.9 miles) and Holmwood Common Circular Walk (2.0 miles).
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