Farnham offers a gentle heritage-and-meadow break with stays outside the town centre. The Princess Royal is at Runfold, while Farnham House sits on Alton Road. Plan the short journeys into town and out to Waverley Abbey, then leave time for an unhurried meadow outing rather than treating the two walks as a mileage target.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A dog-friendly hotel may only allow dogs in certain rooms. Arrange the right room directly before you pay.
The Princess Royal publishes £20 for the first dog per stay plus £10 for a second, maximum two, with dog-friendly bar and garden dining. Farnham House confirms two dog rooms but does not publish the full fee or limits on its room page. Both require the correct room in advance, and neither should be mistaken for a central Castle Street address.
Guildford Road · Runfold (near Farnham)
The Princess Royal
A Fuller’s pub hotel at Runfold near Farnham. Contact the hotel before booking to secure one of its allocated dog rooms and a suitable table.
The dog details
Maximum two dogs; £20 per stay plus £10 for a second. Dogs must be on leads in shared spaces and cannot be left alone. Bar and garden dining welcome dogs; main dining areas do not.
Book directly with the property Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Choose a modest meadow stroll near the town, using the public paths and current access information. Low-lying riverside ground may change with weather, so make the route easy to shorten.
Keep dogs controlled and respect any grazing, wildlife or access signs. Avoid flooded ground and take waste away.
Make a separate visit to the abbey ruins in daylight, checking the current visitor information before travelling. Limited parking makes an early, flexible plan useful.
Dogs on leads are permitted. Respect the historic ruins, surrounding land and any current access restrictions.
Arrive at Runfold or Farnham House and confirm the room and dinner arrangements. Travel into town for a short Bishop’s Meadow outing if the ground is suitable. Keep the evening simple, particularly at the Princess Royal where your dog must remain with you.
Day two · abbey ruins
Check Waverley Abbey’s current access and visit in daylight with your dog on lead. Keep the exploration gentle and return without adding a long walk for its own sake. If conditions are wet, shorten the outing or remain with a town stroll.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Good to know before you go
Allow for onward travel
Runfold and Alton Road are different bases outside the historic centre. Check your transport before deciding.
Plan meals together
Reserve the Princess Royal’s bar or garden space, and ask Farnham House exactly where your dog can join you.
Your Farnham questions
Can I leave my dog in the Princess Royal room?
No. Its pet policy says dogs cannot be left alone.
Are all Farnham House rooms dog-friendly?
No. The hotel identifies two dog-friendly rooms and asks guests to call to confirm.
About this guide
Researched from the official accommodation and visitor pages linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
The dog details