The Plough Inn is a great choice for a stay in Dorking. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Bike hire
Facilities
Built in 1800
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Plough Inn Dorking
Plough Dorking
The Plough Inn Inn
The Plough Inn Dorking
The Plough Inn Inn Dorking
Frequently asked questions
Does The Plough Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Plough Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Plough Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Plough Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Plough Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Plough Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Plough Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Plough Inn like?
The Plough Inn is located a short 20-minute walk from Leith Hill Tower.
The Plough Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
13 Dec 2024
Very nice pub, gooc food and beer. My room was very small but adequate for one night. Could have done with more than one veggie option on the menu, very nice.
david
david, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Saturday night in Coldharbour
Lovely Saturday night away up at Leith Hill. We arrived for a late lunch. We’d booked a double room for the night but when the staff saw our two Labradors - they gave us a much bigger room.
Everyone was really friendly at the pub and the Plough is perfect for exploring the beautiful countryside around Coldharbour. The food was excellent and the service superb. Breakfast was really good.
It feels really ‘different’ up there - lovely walks and stunning views. We’ll be back.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Beautiful location
Lovely pub and wonderful people
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Excellent stay and really pleasant staff. Certainly made welcome here
anthony
anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
4 Oct 2024
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Very friendly and proactive staff. Nice room, well decorated, with a comfy bed. Excellent food, both dinner and breakfast, good beer selection. Had a delightful stay.
MIKE
MIKE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Great quirky pub with rooms in the Surrey hills. Cyclist paradise as we woke in the morning to hundreds stopping for a drink or refreshments. Only complaint that the pub closed early even for residents, however great homemade food.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
21 Sep 2024
andy
andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2024
Great service staff very helpful
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Aug 2024
Lovely
The hotel was lovely staff were very friendly ans welcoming. The room was pretty small. Bathroom felt more like a cuboard really designed for bigger people. But for the price we paid for a couple nights and breakfast included it was perfect.
Maggie
Maggie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 May 2024
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
17 May 2024
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 May 2024
Could have been cleaner (check toilet bowl), no t bags or spoon, kettle too big to fit under bathroom tap. A bright light outside the window on all night and a compressor noise all night. The worst thing was the outside metal stairs to get to the bedrooms, had it been raining I wouldn't have stayed. Food limited to what is offered on certain nights. The host was brilliant but his wife really shouldn't serve breakfast in her 'nightie'. Amazing location for walking and cycling.
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Apr 2024
Quirky place to stay
The location of the hotel is stunning, with great views from the top of Leith. Very, very quiet surroundings. The room was comfortable but with repairs needed to furniture and equipment. Food was good quality but be prepared for a wait. An interesting stay!
Melvyn
Melvyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2024
The staff were exceptionally nice and friendly.
The property was a 20min walk from Leith Hill.
Food was excellent, room comfortable.
Karen
Karen, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
8 Mar 2024
The room was very noisy and the bed uncomfortably. The room was very small and bathroom tiny. The headboard was loose so I had to put a pillow behind it so as not to move during sleep.
The food was tasty but limited breakfast although the manager di accommodate an early breakfast for us. Overall not the best stay but the manager did say he was just about to go into a re furbishment programme so best of luck to him
Neil
Neil, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2024
We booked at The Plough for a night while exploring the Surrey Hills. The welcome was warm and the staff super helpful and nice to talk to!
The room was nicely decorated with good bed linens and high quality amenities. There was a little noise from the pub below during the evening but nothing to worry about and that stopped at closing time. This is a village pub but NOT a rowdy one!
We dined in the restaurant on the evening and had breakfast the next day. All food was super tasty and good value. Do eat there if you're staying there as you will certainly enjoy the food!
All in all a lovely stay and we would certainly consider visiting again.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
18 Feb 2024
This was a mixed bag of a stay. The staff is very pleasant and the food at the inn really was excellent. The room itself seemed to have rather less attention to details. The entryway to the rooms was rather cluttered with linens laundry bags which remained throughout our stay, and only about half of the lights in the room worked, leaving it quite dim at all times. The staff noted to us the problem with the lights as we checked in but they seemed strangely uninterested in doing anything about it and this remained unaddressed. We also noted a bit of mold in the shower and ceiling in the bathroom which shouldn’t be tolerated. All in all this wasn’t a terrible stay, but if you have other options I would suggest considering those instead.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor
12 Feb 2024
Needs an upgrade
The hotel was very shabby but not chic. Initially I was given a small room at the rear of the hotel. Wardrobe non functioning, door wedged closed with a coffee table. Inside very dusty with someone else’s clothes in a carrier bag. Shower room cramped and grubby with mould around the ceiling. Bed was clean and comfortable. Water hot but not draining properly. After complaining I was given a larger better room but lights didn’t work over the bathroom mirror. Paint peeling off the ceiling. Bed very comfortable. Management apologised for the state of the rooms and said they were waiting a refurbishment. Breakfasts were well prepared and tasty. I was given a 30% reduction on my bill. I don’t recommend this hotel until it is given a full renovation both inside and outside. Not appropriate for the elderly or disabled because all bedrooms are accessed up an outside metal fire staircase. It was a pity because the village of cold harbour was very pretty.
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2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2024
A lovely place to get away, We only overnighted here, but we will be back. Very professional and friendly staff. Close to Gatwick but felt as if it was in some quite haven.