Hotel The Boars Head Hotel

Station Road, Draycott in the Clay, Sudbury, DE6 5GX, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
686 reviews

Had a lovely experience, the staff were wonderful, the food was yummy. Parking easy and the whole experience was great so thank you. Will be back next year ! All the best cathy

Cathy United Kingdom

The food was out of this world and rooms were very comfortable, perfect ending from a day at Alton Towers

Daniel United Kingdom

Everything else staff were delightful setting is lovely

Glenn United Kingdom

Breakfast was very good with the added bonus of fulfilling my request for a special morning birthday treat for my wife. She loved the fruit plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate on the plate.

Ted United States of America

Always a warm welcome to the Hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Evening Meal was fantastic and the waitresses are extremely attentive. Breakfast is just as good. Lovely quiet location.

Andrew United Kingdom

Room was a great size and very clean with all the usual facilities. The food menu was good and all staff very friendly.

Kevin United Kingdom

Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was nice

Emma United Kingdom

we left early in the morning and they provided us with a continental breakfast the night before

Lisaburton United Kingdom

The staff were marvellous. They worked really hard and always stayed friendly and courteous.

Lynne United Kingdom

Fabulous breakfast. Excellent choice in the restaurant for meals plus superb specials menu. All staff were friendly and helpful.

Susan United Kingdom
8.5
Very Good
686 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Had a lovely experience, the staff were wonderful, the food was yummy. Parking easy and the whole experience was great so thank you. Will be back next year ! All the best cathy”
    Cathy Cathy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The food was out of this world and rooms were very comfortable, perfect ending from a day at Alton Towers”
    Daniel Daniel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything else staff were delightful setting is lovely”
    Glenn Glenn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was very good with the added bonus of fulfilling my request for a special morning birthday treat for my wife. She loved the fruit plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate on the plate.”
    Ted Ted United States of America United States of America
  • “Always a warm welcome to the Hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Evening Meal was fantastic and the waitresses are extremely attentive. Breakfast is just as good. Lovely quiet location.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was a great size and very clean with all the usual facilities. The food menu was good and all staff very friendly.”
    Kevin Kevin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was nice”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “we left early in the morning and they provided us with a continental breakfast the night before”
    Lisaburton Lisaburton United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were marvellous. They worked really hard and always stayed friendly and courteous.”
    Lynne Lynne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fabulous breakfast. Excellent choice in the restaurant for meals plus superb specials menu. All staff were friendly and helpful.”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.3
  • Facilities 8.3
  • Cleanliness 8.7
  • Comfort 8.6
  • Value for money 8.6
  • Location 8.7
  • Free WiFi 7.8
High score for Sudbury

Surrounded by 8.5 acres of beautiful grounds, The Boars Head Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant, and a traditional carvery. 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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

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

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good
 · 686 reviews
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  • Staff 9.3
  • Facilities 8.3
    Restaurant
  • Cleanliness 8.7
  • Comfort 8.6
    Bed
  • Value for money 8.6
  • Location 8.7
  • Free WiFi 7.8
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  • Cathy United Kingdom

    “Had a lovely experience, the staff were wonderful, the food was yummy. Parking easy and the whole experience was great so thank you. Will be back next year ! All the best cathy”

  • Daniel United Kingdom

    “The food was out of this world and rooms were very comfortable, perfect ending from a day at Alton Towers ”

  • Glenn United Kingdom

    “Everything else staff were delightful setting is lovely”

  • Ted United States of America

    “Breakfast was very good with the added bonus of fulfilling my request for a special morning birthday treat for my wife. She loved the fruit plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate on the plate.”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Always a warm welcome to the Hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Evening Meal was fantastic and the waitresses are extremely attentive. Breakfast is just as good. Lovely quiet location.”

  • Kevin United Kingdom

    “Room was a great size and very clean with all the usual facilities. The food menu was good and all staff very friendly.”

  • Emma United Kingdom

    “Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was nice”

  • Lisaburton United Kingdom

    “we left early in the morning and they provided us with a continental breakfast the night before”

  • Lynne United Kingdom

    “The staff were marvellous. They worked really hard and always stayed friendly and courteous.”

  • Susan United Kingdom

    “Fabulous breakfast. Excellent choice in the restaurant for meals plus superb specials menu. All staff were friendly and helpful.”

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About The Boars Head Hotel

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  • Hi I’m trying to book hotel from Saturday until Tuesday for 2 adults and 1 child in one room and 2 adults and 1 child in another . It’s only showing a double bed in each room? Can another bed be added and how much additional would it be ? Thanks

    Yes we can put a Z bed in each room for the children the rate for this would be £15.00 per night for each bed

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    Answered on July 23, 2020
  • Hi are u dog friendly please

    Our hotel is dog friendly however our dog rooms are located on the lower floor to give easy access to the grounds so please when booking let us know that you have a dog and we will put you in one of these rooms - regards Reception

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    Answered on July 12, 2021
  • Hi, I have booked a delux king double room for myself and my two children for tomorrow, can I add another adult to the room and have two children's beds in please. Heather Hunt

    This has been changed for you

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    Answered on July 30, 2020
  • hi. i am want to book hotel for four nights. i just want to confirm that you have halal dietary option available????

    I have had a word with our chef and he can cater for halal diet please just let us know if your book the hotel Kind regards - Reception

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    Answered on June 15, 2021
  • My wife and I are due to stay for 3 nights from Tuesday 29th. Can you confirm what time our room will be available. Also, do we need to book in advance for a meal on that night?

    Good afternoon, Check in is from 2pm and yes we do advise booking a table, if you let me know what time you would like I will be happy to book that for you. Kind Regards Michelle-Reception

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    Answered on June 21, 2021
  • How long is to Blithfield Resorvoir please

    We are located roughly 15 minutes away from Blithfield Resorvior. Kind Regards Reception

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    Answered on August 20, 2021
  • hi, do you cater for vegans?

    Hi, Yes we are able to cater for vegans.

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    Answered on October 20, 2021
  • Hi you showing any Euro matches? 18th June?

    Unfortunately we are not showing the Euro Matches - Kind regards - Reception

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    Answered on June 15, 2021
  • One adult and two children but there's only one bed? How can we all fit into a double bed?

    We have the option to add additional Z-Beds into the room for children. Kind Regards Reception

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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on September 15, 2021
  • To: Michelle Thank you for your reply, much appreciated., I would like to book a table for my wife and myself for 18:30 on Tuesday 29th June. I note that due to Covid restrictions your normal restaurant service is not available. Is there any chance of sending me a sample menu.

    Our sample menus are located on our website https://www.boars-head-hotel.co.uk/food/ Regards - Reception

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    Answered on July 12, 2021
  • Can I bring 2 well behaved adult dogs (spaniel and collie)

    Hi there we do allow dogs in our hotel please just state that you are bringing your dogs when you book Kind regards - Reception

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    Answered on June 15, 2021
  • how far are you from Uttoxeter races and is there any service to get to the races thank you

    We are a 10 minute drive from Uttoxeter races. A taxi would be the best way to get to the race course. Kind Regards Reception.

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    Answered on September 18, 2021
  • Do you have rooms with large double bed and stand alone shower / or walk in shower ?

    Good Morning, We do have a room with a walk in shower - however this room has a standard double bed. Kind regards

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    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on August 10, 2020
  • What time is breakfast served please?

    Our Breakfast is served from 7.00am however if you would like an early breakfast we can do a continental breakfast for you the previous night

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    Answered on July 8, 2020
  • Do you have any ground floor rooms and are dogs allowed in the bar (we only have one)

    Good Evening, Yes we do have ground floor rooms, there are just two steps from reception to access them. We do also allow dogs in the bar area.

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    Answered on July 8, 2020
  • how far is Uttoxeter race course

    Hi, Uttoxeter racecourse is roughly 7miles away and about 10 minutes in a car

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    Answered on November 4, 2021
  • How far from alton towers

    We are approx 20 minutes from Alton Towers

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    Answered on June 23, 2021
  • how far away is Alton towers theme park

    Alton Towers is about 20 minutes away from our hotel

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    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on June 15, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Sudbury Hall
    1 miles
  • Tutbury Castle
    3.1 miles
  • Uttoxeter Racecourse
    4.3 miles
  • Repton
    8.6 miles
  • CBeebies Land
    9 miles
  • Alton Towers
    9.5 miles
  • Skyride
    9.7 miles
  • Catton Hall
    9.9 miles
  • The National Memorial Arboretum
    10.2 miles
  • Lakeside Golf Club
    10.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Dove
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • East Midlands Airport
    18.2 miles
  • Birmingham Airport
    29.2 miles
  • Manchester Airport
    40 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    The Royal Boars Restaurant

    Food: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    The Boars Head Bar & Carvery

    Food: British

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of The Boars Head Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules The Boars Head Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 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 - 2 years
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 Solo JCB Diners Club American Express The Boars Head Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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

FAQs about The Boars Head Hotel

  • Check-in at The Boars Head Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Boars Head Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Boars Head Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at The Boars Head Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • The Boars Head Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • The Royal Boars Restaurant
      • The Boars Head Bar & Carvery

    • Yes, The Boars Head Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Boars Head Hotel 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 Boars Head Hotel (subject to availability):

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

    • The Boars Head Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Sudbury.