The Boars Head Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Surrounded by 8.5 acres of beautiful grounds, The Boars Head Hotel offers an extensive bar area. A 20-minute drive from Ashbourne, it has free Wi-Fi, and free parking on site. Rooms are simply designed with traditional wooden furnishings. Each has its own bathroom, and features a TV with satellite channels, a seating area, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Food at The Boars Head is homemade, using from fresh local ingredients. There is a daily specials board, and a wide selection of drinks are on offer in the bar. Continental and cooked breakfasts are available each morning. Alton Towers Theme Park is a 20-minute drive away, and the Derby city center is 15 miles away from the building.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great stay - the hotel room was very comfortable and food was good. Very helpful and friendly staff”
Alma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good breakfast choices, we also ate in the restaurant in the evening, food was excellent and very good menu. Large king-size room and very comfortable bed. The location was very quiet and not to far to visit our relatives in Rugeley The...”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable & had everything that we needed. We had evening meal & breakfast an both were very nice. There was plenty of parking.”
Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here over night as was going to alton towers in the morning, and they didn't fail to disappoint. Staff were lovely and friendly, food was delicious, had an evening meal and breakfast. Rooms were comfy and a nice beer garden where we sat in...”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Just stayed in the hotel. Had a meal in the restaurant which was good.”
Janet
United States United States
“The room was large and well appointed and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were really accommodating. Hotel was well situated, being close to the A50 yet feeling as though you were truly in the countryside.”
Aimee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were super helpful when I had failed to book a dog friendly room in error. Also bringing us some breakfast items the night before as we were leaving early in the morning. Thank you!”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly check in with Tasha on reception she was excellent. Good value menu with plenty of choice and good wine list . Dining staff very friendly , helpful and professional nothing too much trouble. Bedroom good size with adequate teas,...”
Shonah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent room, easy access to field to exercise dogs. Car parked close to our room. Good variety of food including vegetarian. Pleasant staff. We had to leave before breakfast but a continental breakfast was put in our room. Much appreciated....”
Ellis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean accommodation, helpful friendly staff, good choice for breakfast, excellent food.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Boars Head
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Boars Head Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Boars Head Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Boars Head Hotel