The Boars Head Hotel
About this property
Surrounded by 8.5 acres of beautiful grounds, The Boars Head Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant, and a traditional 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. A full English breakfast is provided each morning. Alton Towers Theme Park is a 20-minute drive away, and the center of Derby is 20 miles 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anita
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...” - Janet
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“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“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“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“Clean accommodation, helpful friendly staff, good choice for breakfast, excellent food.”
- Brian United Kingdom“Really enjoyed our stay here, good room, comfortable bed and a nice breakfast”
- Janet United Kingdom“Loved the location, good ambience & staff were friendly & helpful. The food we had was really good (breakfast & a meal).. would certainly return”
- Dieter
Germany“Very happy with the accommodation and the food in the restaurant” 
Yanne1 United Kingdom“Lovely relaxing weekend, the location was excellent for our needs. Breakfast was amazing, nothing was too difficult to provide if asked. e.g. Requested hot milk to put in breakfast coffee.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Boars Head
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
