The Plough Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Dorking inn

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Front of property
Porch
Bar (on property)
Family Double or Twin Room
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Coldharbour, Dorking, England, RH5 6HD
  • Leith Hill Tower
    20 min walk
  • Leith Hill
    2 min drive
  • Surrey Hills
    6 min drive
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    24 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Double Room

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Dorking

In Dorking .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Dorking inn, you'll find Leith Hill Tower and Leith Hill. Also, Surrey Hills is within 3 miles (5 km) and Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Leith Hill Tower - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Leith Hill - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Surrey Hills - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Box Hill - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Denbies Wine Estate - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Holmwood Station - 8 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Surrey Oaks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Henfold Lakes Clubhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Plough Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Dorking inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Plough Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1800
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Plough Inn offers 6 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Plough Inn Dorking
Plough Dorking
The Plough Inn Inn
The Plough Inn Dorking
The Plough Inn Inn Dorking

The Plough Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 138 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally nice and friendly. The property was a 20min walk from Leith Hill. Food was excellent, room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Neil

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Redmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful staff and amazing food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely Inn, very pleasant and helpful staff, we arrived at midday and was able to check in straight way as rooms were ready, normal check in 3pm. The rooms were a little on the small side but adequate. The curtains in our room were hanging off the rail just needed some hooks. The wardrobe door did not stay shut but a convenient side table was placed there to keep it shut. The towel rail in the bathroom was not working, and when we had a shower it was not draining away so overflowed out onto the bathroom floor. The outside of the property looks a little tired, in need of a lick of paint. We had dinner there but 4 of the mains were unavailable as sold out earlier in the day, there was also no cheese for the cheeseboard option in desserts, but what we had very was very good. Steaks were cooked just as requested. overall we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foreign solo travelers beware, unhelpful staff
First off, this Inn is NOT in Dorking as it states on the address, (as I based my decision to stay here) it is miles outside of the village. The buses that supposedly run through the area do not exist and I was basically laughed at by the staff when I asked about them. Without a car, you have to order a taxi hours in advance and it is about 30 pounds to go anywhere, even a few miles. The staff was not helpful or friendly when I told them of my predicament. There was also a lack of basic amenities (hair dryer, iron), the WIFI was spotty and the power went out multiples times. All and all, a very unfortunate and expensive experience for a solo traveler without a car. NOTE: I have requested hotels.com to update the information to reflect the true location and they still have not done so.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, rural setting with friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

fran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023