Inn The Boar's Head

Ripley Castle Estate, Ripley,, Harrogate, HG3 3AY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1061 reviews)

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9.0
Wonderful
1,066 reviews

Room and excellent meal + beer in Bar. Welcoming to dog.

Neil United Kingdom

The food, beers and customer service are excellent. Great evening meal and breakfast. Ripley itself is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. We will definitely be back. We know times are difficult with COVID and staff shortages, keep up the good work and well done James.

Sharon United Kingdom

Excellent service in both the bar and restaurant, attentive staff made us feel very welcome.

Kevin United Kingdom

EFFICIENT AND HELPFUL FRIENDLY STAFF CLEAN AND TIDY ROOM LOVELY BATHROOM WONDERFUL FOOD

Valerie United Kingdom

Staff was excellent, and the food lovely. We would come back again.

Margaret United Kingdom

Nice comfortable hotel in a lovely village. The hotel is next to Ripley Castle and provides comfortable accommodation at a fair price. Food in the restaurant very good.

Max United Kingdom

Staff were friendly, rooms were comfy, food was exceptional, service was great, Great team working well amidst the Covid challenges, we will be back soon

Eddie United Kingdom

Welcome from the staff, the breakfast is outstanding, we were upgraded to a standard room which was soo good,

Pam United Kingdom

Great location. Had a nice homey feel. Seemed like a place the locals come for fellowship.

Nick United States of America

An excellent choice at breakfast time, well cooked and quick service. Evening meals were equally as good. All of the staff were really friendly and welcoming. The bedroom was large, clean and nicely decorated, and the bed was very comfortable. The wall-mounted TV was at the right height. A mistake made with the bill was quickly rectified.

Kikelmool United Kingdom
9.0
Wonderful
1,066 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Room and excellent meal + beer in Bar. Welcoming to dog.”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The food, beers and customer service are excellent. Great evening meal and breakfast. Ripley itself is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. We will definitely be back.”
    Sharon Sharon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent service in both the bar and restaurant, attentive staff made us feel very welcome.”
    Kevin Kevin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “EFFICIENT AND HELPFUL FRIENDLY STAFF CLEAN AND TIDY ROOM LOVELY BATHROOM WONDERFUL FOOD”
    Valerie Valerie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff was excellent, and the food lovely. We would come back again.”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice comfortable hotel in a lovely village. The hotel is next to Ripley Castle and provides comfortable accommodation at a fair price. Food in the restaurant very good.”
    Max Max United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were friendly, rooms were comfy, food was exceptional, service was great, Great team working well amidst the Covid challenges, we will be back soon”
    Eddie Eddie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Welcome from the staff, the breakfast is outstanding, we were upgraded to a standard room which was soo good,”
    Pam Pam United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location. Had a nice homey feel. Seemed like a place the locals come for fellowship.”
    Nick Nick United States of America United States of America
  • “An excellent choice at breakfast time, well cooked and quick service. Evening meals were equally as good. All of the staff were really friendly and welcoming.”
    Kikelmool Kikelmool United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi7.8

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Placed next to the impressive 700 year-old Ripley Castle, The Boar's Head features traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi as well as an on-site restaurant. The charming spa town of Harrogate is just 3 miles away.

Equipped with a TV, free tea and coffee and a private bathroom, each room has bright, individual décor. Some rooms also have bathrobes in the large bathroom.

The Boar's Head’s contemporary dining room has a seasonal menu focusing on fresh, local produce. The wine list is selected by Sir Thomas Ingilby of Ripley Castle, and the bar stocks local real ales.

Beautiful rural scenery is on the doorstep, and is perfect for walking. The Inn has free parking, and is about a 20-minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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9.0
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  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.8
    Breakfast
    WiFi connection
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
    Bed, Room size
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi7.8

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  • Neil United Kingdom

    “Room and excellent meal + beer in Bar. Welcoming to dog.”

  • Sharon United Kingdom

    “The food, beers and customer service are excellent. Great evening meal and breakfast. Ripley itself is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. We will definitely be back. We know times are difficult with COVID and staff shortages, keep up the good work and well done James.”

  • Kevin United Kingdom

    “Excellent service in both the bar and restaurant, attentive staff made us feel very welcome.”

  • Valerie United Kingdom

    “EFFICIENT AND HELPFUL FRIENDLY STAFF CLEAN AND TIDY ROOM LOVELY BATHROOM WONDERFUL FOOD”

  • Margaret United Kingdom

    “Staff was excellent, and the food lovely. We would come back again.”

  • Max United Kingdom

    “Nice comfortable hotel in a lovely village. The hotel is next to Ripley Castle and provides comfortable accommodation at a fair price. Food in the restaurant very good.”

  • Eddie United Kingdom

    “Staff were friendly, rooms were comfy, food was exceptional, service was great, Great team working well amidst the Covid challenges, we will be back soon”

  • Pam United Kingdom

    “Welcome from the staff, the breakfast is outstanding, we were upgraded to a standard room which was soo good,”

  • Nick United States of America

    “Great location. Had a nice homey feel. Seemed like a place the locals come for fellowship.”

  • Kikelmool United Kingdom

    “An excellent choice at breakfast time, well cooked and quick service. Evening meals were equally as good. All of the staff were really friendly and welcoming. The bedroom was large, clean and nicely decorated, and the bed was very comfortable. The wall-mounted TV was at the right height. A mistake made with the bill was quickly rectified.”

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  • Is there air conditioning?

    Unfortunately we do not have air conditioning.

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    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on August 18, 2020
  • Is there parking available behind the Boars head?

    yes and in front also street parking too

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    Answered on October 16, 2021
  • Do you have a dog friendly room available please ?

    yes we have several pet friendly rooms at the property, on our website these are list as our courtyard rooms Many thanks James

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    Answered on September 29, 2021
  • What is the charge for pets? We have two small Papillon dogs who are very well behaved and are also used to being in their travelling cages. They frequently travel with us (well pre Pandemic!)

    Dogs are charged £10 per night to stay, we will provide a dog bed, bowl and a few treats. Please let us know at the time of booking and we will allocate a dog friendly room accordingly. Best wishes

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    Answered on June 24, 2021
  • Does the small double room currently available have its own entrance?

    Our rooms have shared entrances.

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    Answered on September 9, 2020
  • Hi, What is your policy with cancellations at the minute? Scared of booking in case we go back into lockdown.

    Good afternoon We offer a 48 hours cancellation policy if you book directly with us as Booking.Com rates are non - refudable, you could check if they have a policy in place? Best wishes Angela Reservations Team

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    Answered on May 6, 2021
  • Is breakfast included in price

    Breakfast is not included through booking.com. However we are able to offer this at an additional charge of £15 per person per night. Kind regards Sarah

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    Answered on May 20, 2021
  • Is breakfast included in the room rate? If not what is the additional charge.

    Breakfast is not included in any booking.com rate and is charged at £15.00 per person

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    Answered on October 10, 2021
  • Is there parking?

    Thank you for your message. There is parking at The Boars's Head, Castle and throughout the village

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    Answered on October 20, 2021
  • Good morning Are you still serving food to guests if I book this weekend Rob

    Hi Rob, we are unfortunately closed due to the national lockdown. When we are allowed to re-open our bar and restaurant will be open.

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    Answered on February 10, 2021
  • Is the restaurant open for an evening meal in the Sunday evening off the 30th August

    We are open for food service between 12pm to 4pm on Sundays with our Sunday Lunch Menu. Sadly we are closed in the evenings.

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    Answered on August 18, 2020
  • Can we have breakfast included, not sure with COVID restrictions?

    Breakfast can be arranged via. our reservations team.

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    Asked about: Double or Twin Room - Disability Access • Answered on June 22, 2021
  • Is this room dog friendly ?

    all our courtyard rooms are dog friendly, a charge of £10 per dog per day will be added to the bill. Many thanks James

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    Asked about: Standard Double or Twin Room • Answered on September 22, 2021
  • are there restaurants close to the hotel where we can book an evening meal

    Our restaurant is open daily from 6pm.

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    Answered on September 30, 2020
  • Is it possible to go into Ripley castle in November, we’re hoping to stay on November 27 th at the Boars head?

    the castle grounds are open and private tours bookable via the castle online enquiries

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    Answered on October 16, 2021
  • What time is check in time

    Good Afternoon Check -in is from 2 pm. Regards Sarah

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    Answered on August 25, 2021
  • Is the four poster bed available between the 17th and 19th January 2021?

    Unfortunately we do not have any 4 poster beds at our hotel.

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    Answered on November 17, 2020
  • do you have availability for a booking from 15th -17th Sept. (2 NIGHTS). We have a small dog and would like a one double room and one single room.

    Unfortunately we only have one room left available for 15th & 16th September.

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    Answered on August 19, 2020
  • Hi do you have availability for 3 ladies on Sun 15 08 21 for 1 night & evening dinner. Any rooms without steps and next to each other please?

    Good evening We are pleased to confirm availability for 3 rooms on Sunday 15th August. The rate will be £145 bed and breakfast, a table for dinner can be reserved during your stay. Please call 01423 77188 to reserve your rooms. Best wishes

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    Answered on June 9, 2021
  • Are breakfast options available e.g continental?

    Breakfast is available in our Dining Room from 8am to 10pm daily at £15.00 per person.

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    Answered on June 22, 2021
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Ripley Castle
    0.1 miles
  • Royal Hall Theatre
    3.2 miles
  • Harrogate Turkish Baths
    3.3 miles
  • Royal Pump Room Museum
    3.3 miles
  • Harrogate Theatre
    3.3 miles
  • Harrogate Library
    3.6 miles
  • The Valley Gardens
    3.6 miles
  • Harrogate District Hospital
    3.8 miles
  • Harrogate Golf Club
    4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Ripley Castle Tearoom
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park
    10.1 miles
Public transit
  • Train Harrogate Train Station
    3.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    12.4 miles
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
    32.9 miles
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport
    45.2 miles
How to get to The Boar's Head from Leeds Bradford International Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    The Boar's Head Restaurant

    Menu: À la carte

    The Boar's Head Pub

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Boar's Head Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Archery Additional charge
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Fruit
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hungarian
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House rules The Boar's Head takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered 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 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
2 years old
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Boar's Head accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that hotel guests cannot be guaranteed a table for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, reservations are recommended.

Please note that only the following rooms types are dog friendly: Superior Suite, Deluxe double or Twin, Small Double or Twin, Superior Deluxe Double or Twin.

Please note that a surcharge of GBP 10 per dog per night, will apply. It will include a dog bed and treats. All pets need to be pre authorized by the property. Please make this request at the time of booking using the Special Request box.

FAQs about The Boar's Head

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Boar's Head by:

    • Taxi 45min

  • The Boar's Head is 3.1 miles from the center of Harrogate.

  • Room options at The Boar's Head include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Boar's Head may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Boar's Head (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • The Boar's Head has 2 restaurants:

    • The Boar's Head Restaurant
    • The Boar's Head Pub

  • The Boar's Head offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Cooking class
    • Tennis equipment
    • Archery
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at The Boar's Head is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.