They say that the High Street is dying out, but breathing new life into the main thoroughfare through the Surrey town of Dorking is the recently revamped coaching inn, The White Horse. Dating back to 1750, the inn was once a popular stop-off point and watering hole for travellers on their way into London, including Charles Dickens, who wrote some of The Pickwick Papers while staying here. (Credit: The White Horse)Found at the top of Dorking’s High Street, the renovation of the storied inn places The White Horse as the town’s first destination hotel, ideal for visitors wanting to explore the North Downs, Box Hill or visit the nearby Denbies Vineyard and Estate. (Credit: The White Horse)Lovers of olde-worlde charm will be delighted with the £4 million revamp. Owners Bespoke Hotels have kept at its heart the essence of the historic property.

Source: Forbes March 25, 2018 16:52 UTC