Local attractions
DORKING TOWN CENTRE IS FAMOUS FOR ITS ANTIQUE SHOPS AND GLORIOUS SURREY COUNTRYSIDE, YET WE ARE CLOSE TO LONDON, GATWICK AND HEATHROW.
Property description
THE MERCURE WHITE HORSE HOTEL IS A LISTED HISTORICAL BUILDING DATING BACK TO THE 16TH CENTURY. IT HAS AN INCREDIBLE HISTORY, INCLUDING BEING MENTIONED IN CHARLES DICKENS BOOK 'THE PICKWICK PAPERS' DICKENS WAS A VISITOR IN PAST YEARS.
IT IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND FINEST EXAMPLES OF AN ENGLISH COACHING INN. INDEED, ONE CAN STILL IMAGINE THE COACH AND HORSES ENTERING TO THE REAR STABLES THROUGH THE IMPRESSIVE ARCHWAY THAT STILL EXISTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUILDING.
THE HOTEL IS SUPPOSED TO BE HAUNTED IN PARTS, BY A YOUNG WOMAN WHO KILLED HERSELF, CENTURIES AGO, AFTER BEING JILTED BY HER FIANCEE.
THE BAR AND COACHES RESTAURANT ARE HOUSED IN THE HISTORICAL OLD PART AND HAVE A LOVELY 'DICKENSIAN' FEEL AND ATMOSPHERE.
A MORE MODERN BLOCK WAS ALSO BUILT IN THE 1960'S AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AND THIS OFFERS A QUIET AREA AWAY FROM THE MAIN BUILDING FOR THOSE THAT PREFER.
WE ALSO OFFER 5 X MEETING ROOMS FOR FUNCTIONS OR EVENTS THAT CAN SEAT UP TO 50 X PEOPLE.
Green sustainability
YES
Details / Other expenses
Check-in: |
14.00 |
Check-out: |
11.00 |
Year of last renovation: |
2002 |
Floors: |
3 |
Rooms: |
78 |
Corridors: |
All rooms have interior hallways |
Non-smoking rooms: |
78 |
Rooms with disabled access: |
0 |
Suites: |
0 |
Room windows: |
Windows do open |
Cleaning frequency: |
Daily |
Meeting rooms: |
3 |
Meeting space: |
100 sq. feet |
Event space: |
Holds 50 people |
Dist. to food/bars: |
On-site
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Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: |
On-site
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Dist. to the nearest gym: |
0.3 Miles
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Lounge/Bar hours: |
00.01 -23.59 |
Pool Info:
WE PROVIDE COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO A LOCAL POOL AND GYM 5 X MINUTES WALK FROM THE HOTEL.
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Policies / Expenses
Nightly parking: |
0 |
Total taxes: |
0.00% |
Total misc. fees: |
£0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
VAT: Value Added Tax: |
20.00%
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Amenities / Features
Airport & shuttle information
GATWICK AIRPORT IS 10 X MILES AWAY.
TAXI COST APPROX £25
Is there an airport shuttle?
Sorry but
no airport shuttle is available.
Pet friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Small dogs at £10 per night allowed
Suggested AI generated itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast:
The White Horse - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel, located right where you're staying
- Lunch:
Sorrel - Indulge in modern British cuisine in a sophisticated setting, about a 5-minute drive from your hotel
- Dinner:
The Royal Oak - Experience traditional English pub fare in a cosy atmosphere, located 15 minutes by foot from your hotel
- Activity:
Box Hill - Explore the beautiful natural scenery and walking trails, just a 10-minute drive away
Day 2
- Breakfast:
The White Horse - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel
- Lunch:
Two Many Cooks - Enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes in this charming cafe, just a 10-minute walk from your hotel
- Dinner:
The Queen's Head - Savour gastropub classics in a friendly environment, about a 20-minute walk from your hotel
- Activity:
Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre - Discover the local history and culture, only a 5-minute walk away
Day 3
- Breakfast:
The White Horse - Have a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before starting your day
- Lunch:
The Stepping Stones - Relish home-cooked meals in this quaint pub, located a 10-minute drive from your hotel
- Dinner:
Bella Italia - Enjoy Italian cuisine in a relaxed setting, about a 5-minute drive from your hotel
- Activity:
Denbies Wine Estate - Take a tour and taste English wines at one of the largest vineyards in England, just a 15-minute drive away