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8.7

1,540 reviews

The Boar's Head

The Boar's Head

Ripley Castle Estate, Ripley,, Ripley, HG3 3AY, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

The Boar's Head

Welcome to The Boar's Head, a charming 3-star Inn located in Harrogate, United Kingdom. Situated on Ripley Castle Estate in the picturesque town of Ripley, this pet-friendly Inn offers a cozy and comfortable retreat for travelers. With its convenient location just 3.6mi from the city center, guests can enjoy easy access to all that Harrogate has to offer.

The Boar's Head features a range of amenities to ensure a delightful stay. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast and take advantage of the free WiFi and private parking available. Relax in the garden and enjoy the beautiful views, or unwind at the on-site bar and restaurant. The Inn also offers activities such as archery, cycling, and hiking, allowing guests to explore the stunning surroundings.

With over 1540 reviews, The Boar's Head is highly rated by previous guests, promising a memorable and enjoyable experience. The comfortable and well-appointed rooms, friendly 24-hour front desk service, and clean facilities make this Inn a great choice for both leisure and business travelers. So whether you're looking to explore the local attractions or simply relax in a peaceful setting, The Boar's Head is the perfect place to stay. Prices start from just $135, offering excellent value for your stay.

At The Boar's Head, not only will you find a comfortable and welcoming inn, but you'll also discover a variety of dining options to satisfy your palate. The Boar's Head Restaurant offers a delightful ambiance that is perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to enjoy a delicious meal together. With its mix of traditional and modern decor, you can expect a charming atmosphere that complements the flavorful dishes on the menu. If you're in the mood for a more relaxed setting, The Boar's Head Pub is the place to be. With its family-friendly and inviting atmosphere, it is the ideal spot to grab a drink and savor some hearty pub food. Whichever option you choose, you can expect mouthwatering cuisine and exceptional service.

When it comes to payment options, The Boar's Head provides convenience and flexibility. Cash is accepted, allowing you to easily settle your bill. Additionally, major credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa are welcome. So whether you prefer to pay in cash or with your card, you can rest assured that your payment method of choice will be accepted.

At The Boar's Head, you can choose from a range of comfortable and well-appointed rooms to suit your needs. The Courtyard Double offers a cozy retreat with its double bed, accommodating up to two adults. For a touch of elegance, the Birchwood Double provides the perfect haven with its queen-size bed. If you're traveling with a companion and looking for a spacious option, the Main House Twin/Double and Courtyard Suite are excellent choices. And rest assured, all rooms are non-smoking, ensuring a fresh and pleasant atmosphere. With these delightful accommodations, you can expect a peaceful and relaxing stay at The Boar's Head.

Closest airports

Leeds Bradford International Airport

12.6mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

32.9mi

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield

44.9mi

Manchester Airport

55.6mi

Humberside Airport

59.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

Courtyard Double in The Boar's Head

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Courtyard Double

1 Double Bed

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our Courtyard Double room, perfect for couples seeking a peaceful retreat. With a double bed, private bathroom, and a picturesque garden view, make yourself at home with our featured amenities including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries.

Courtyard Suite in The Boar's Head

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Courtyard Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Courtyard Suite, a stylish and comfortable room perfect for two adults. Enjoy a peaceful garden view, private entrance, and a cozy sitting area. Unwind and watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV while sipping a cup of coffee. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided for your convenience.

Courtyard Twin / Double in The Boar's Head

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Courtyard Twin / Double

1 Queen Size Bed

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience the tranquility of our Courtyard Twin / Double room, offering a garden view and a comfortable Queen size bed. Enjoy the privacy of your own bathroom, unwind while watching your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and indulge in complimentary tea and coffee.

Birchwood Double in The Boar's Head

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Birchwood Double

1 Queen Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Our Birchwood Double room is the perfect choice for couples seeking a cozy and comfortable stay. This non-smoking room features a spacious queen size bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries.

Main House Twin/Double in The Boar's Head

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Main House Twin/Double

1 Queen Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

More details

Enjoy a relaxing stay in our Main House Twin/Double room with a Queen size bed, private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Pamper yourself with free toiletries, tea/coffee maker, and wake-up service for a perfect start to your day.

Main House Double in The Boar's Head

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Main House Double

1 Queen Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our Main House Double room, designed for two adults seeking a comfortable and smoke-free stay. Enjoy a cozy night's sleep on a queen size bed and wake up to the convenience of a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea/coffee.

Birchwood Double Twin in The Boar's Head

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Birchwood Double Twin

1 Queen Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Our Birchwood Double Twin room is perfect for two adults seeking a comfortable and relaxing stay. Featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries, this room offers everything you need for a memorable experience.

Courtyard Accessible in The Boar's Head

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Courtyard Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Courtyard Accessible room, designed to provide a comfortable stay for two adults. Enjoy a peaceful garden view, along with convenient amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries.

Main House Double in The Boar's Head

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Main House Double

1 Double Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Experience a comfortable stay in our Main House Double room, equipped with a double bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a peaceful environment with no smoking allowed, perfect for 2 adults seeking relaxation and convenience.

Guest reviews

8.7

1,540 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Peter

8.2

September 2023

1. Staff and location exceptional. Very friendly and attentive. 2. Loved Ripley which is a beautiful oasis and very close to central Harrogate 3. Breakfast was very good with a great selection on offer

1. Dog friendly room needed a makeover (fixtures and fittings) Appearance was a little drab 2. Rooms require better sound proofing. We could hear every movement from the room above exacerbated by the occupant who unfortunately was a heavy snorer 3. Suggest wood, or tiling floors for dog friendly rooms. Carpet is unhygienic and has a tendency to appear worn / grubby. The former are easier to clean 4. Dining area could also do with a makeover to make it more light and airy. Doesn’t require major surgery

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Lisa

10

August 2023

Beautiful place sat in middle of the castles estate .lovely quiet place with a distillery, clothes/gift shop and country store. Castle and grounds a few yards away and well worth a visit. Boars head was so comfortable, huge beds good food and wonderful staff. Blonde lady on reception from ripon was exceptionally nice and took the time to recommend places to visit Ripon and harrogate are easy to visit with a bus stop literally on the doorstep of boars head. Both interesting places with plenty to do , or stay on bus to Leeds...easier than finding parking

Cannot think of anything not to like . Some may say its a little tied looking but it adds to the ambience of being an old building

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Mark

9.1

June 2023

Our courtyard suite was very clean and comfortable, with a huge, comfy bed. Breakfast was excellent, with high quality, locally produced ingredients and a great choice. Dinner was consistently good on all three evenings. The bar is well stocked with well kept Yorkshire ales, which I managed to sample. All of the staff are friendly and helpful, going out of their way to ensure every guest is comfortable and looked after. The Ripley estate is great place to spend a couple of days.

We booked a courtyard cottage, which was beautiful, clean and comfortable, but we were unaware that there is a loft suite above. This meant that we were treated to wedding guests coming back at 1 am and vomiting loudly down the toilet above us. The well appointed bathroom has a radiator to dry your towels. We could have done with being able to turn this off, as there is no bathroom window and the room got very hot.

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Theresa

8.2

August 2023

We have stayed at the Boar’s Head several times on our way to Scotland and the setting is lovely. The bedroom is a lovely size with everything set out very well and bed very comfortable.

Bathroom a little tired and shower curtain not ideal. Plenty of black mould in the grout in bathroom. We stayed in what was obvious a dog friendly room as we found dog food under the bed. The main thing we were disappointed with was the prices in the restaurant . £9 for a dessert is just too much in our opinion. The food is nice but really overpriced. One of our mains was £21 and that didn’t include any side vegetables at £4 a portion. The restaurant is also very dark which makes it a bit gloomy.

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Roslyn

9.1

September 2023

Lovely location. Excellent breakfast and evening meal. Kettle& coffee tray a bonus in room along with complimentary bottle of water. Staff were all very attentive, nothing too much trouble. Free entry to walk around castle grounds was well worth doing and made booking even better value for money. Bedroom in main house good size and large modern bathroom. Also parking free in hotel carpark.

Our room Busby above kitchen and noise from ventilation kept us awake through the night , so would avoid that room if we stayed again. That however was literally our only issue .

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Travellingcoral

8.2

July 2023

This is a delightful old style inn with rooms in a quaint village where time has almost stood still. The room was clean and spacious with a large comfortable bed. Tea and coffee (including a cafetiere and ground coffee) were available, with good quality biscuits. The welcome from reception on arrival was warm and friendly. All staff were helpful. The location is perfect for those wanting a quiet place to stay just out of Harrogate. Dinner was served in a formal dining room, however you could eat in the bar/bistro/ for a more informal meal. There was a good choice of food and the beef and ale pie is recommended and the home made ice cream was very good indeed. We opted for the full Yorkshire Breakfast and it was excellent and kept us full all day. A good place for a midweek break, a weekend away, or a base to explore the local area. We got a reduced rate as a special offer which made it exceptionally good value.

The bathroom was dated and in need of refurbishment. The water ran hot and cold, there was a disclaimer in the room explaining that the it was an old building and to be patient with the hot water, however it was hit and miss. It was however spotlessly clean and the towels were full size bath sheets. Not luxurious: more like grannies updated bathroom where she added a shower as it was the thing to do. Perfectly adequate.

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Claire

9.1

December 2022

The location is amazing and the staff were friendly. We were upgraded to the building over the road which is an old, grand house. Our room was gorgeous, with even a little corridor to the toilet! Also, the room was toasty warm and had blackouts. I will definitely be going back, it feels like such a treat to stay there.

The restaurant was a bit dated, but the food was delicious (perhaps the portions were even a bit too large!). It's only a tiny thing, but when I asked for ketchup and mayonnaise, I expected them to be in little pots, not bottles plonked on the table!! The bar was filled with a loud and arrogant shooting party, all dressed in their breeches and tweed, but that is no fault of the hotel!

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Jennifer

10

April 2023

The staff were all very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Our power was off on arrival, kettle didn't work (national disaster!) and had tripped switch - this was investigated and kettle replaced very promptly. The food was delicious for breakfast and both evening meals. Village was lovely and we spent a good few hours wandering around the village, the church, the castle grounds and gardens finishing off with a ripley ice cream before heading in to explore Harrogate. Would stay again (we were in Gardeners Cottage in the courtyard with spacious living room, bedroom and ensuite with bath and shower). Would also recommend a visit to Brimham Rocks.

Nothing to note.

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Christopher

10

May 2023

The Boar's Head exemplified the quaint but well managed feel of the small Yorkshire village of Ripley and of the Ripley Castle estate at its heart. The staff were all positive and cheerful and anxious to please. The food, the ambience and feeling that we were honoured guests at the heart of the village and its castle estate were very pleasing. The Castle was running the first of a new series of local producer markets which added interest to a successful visit. We enjoyed an evening meal for 6 family members as well as breakfast for 2 at the end of a comfortable night.

Hardly anything.

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Helen

8.2

May 2023

It was great that my furpanion could join me in the bar for breakfast, he was allowed up the table which is better for him for so small. The breakfast itself was superb, cooked to perfection and of good quantity. The staff were very attentive and welcoming too and the room was well positioned for my furpanions toilet breaks to the garden/grass.

The bedroom itself was a little 'tired' and there was no room service. I had to go without an evening meal after a days drive, being a pub it would have been helpful to still serve something (even if a sandwich or snack) at 9pm.

Points of Interest Around The Boar's Head

Airports

Leeds Bradford International Airport

12.6mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

32.9mi

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield

44.9mi

Manchester Airport

55.6mi

Humberside Airport

59.2mi

Restaurants

The Boar's Head Restaurant

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

The Boar's Head Pub

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

Amenities of The Boar's Head

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Boar's Head

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Boar's Head

Is it possible to stay with my pet at The Boar's Head?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Boar's Head. They allow pets on request, although there may be additional charges for bringing your furry friend along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Boar's Head?

Just so you're aware, The Boar's Head's check-in availability ranges from 02:00 PM to 08:30 PM, and guests are requested to check out by 10:30 AM.

Does The Boar's Head provide free parking options?

Yes, there is ample parking available at The Boar's Head hotel. The hotel offers complimentary private on-site parking for its guests. No reservation is required to access the parking facilities.

How much does a stay at The Boar's Head cost?

Starting rates at The Boar's Head begin from $135. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Boar's Head?

The Boar's Head hotel offers a variety of room types, including Courtyard Double, Birchwood Double, Main House Twin/Double, Courtyard Suite, Birchwood Double Twin, Courtyard Accessible, and Courtyard Twin/Double. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate 2 adults with no children. The bed sizes range from Double to Queen size.

How can guests spend their time at The Boar's Head?

Guests at The Boar's Head can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities available on-site. They can unwind at the hotel's bar, indulging in their favorite drinks and socializing with friends or fellow guests. For those seeking outdoor activities, options like archery, cycling, hiking, and canoeing are readily available, allowing guests to explore the scenic surroundings and engage in exciting adventures. Families with children can make use of the playful playground, ensuring entertainment and laughter for the little ones. Furthermore, the hotel offers board games and puzzles for those who prefer indoor leisure activities.

When it comes to dining, guests have multiple options to choose from. The Boar's Head Restaurant provides a variety of ambiances including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic, catering to different preferences. Additionally, The Boar's Head Pub offers a similar range of ambiances, ensuring that guests have enjoyable dining experiences during their stay.

Are there restaurants located within The Boar's Head?

Yes, the hotel has two restaurants on site: The Boar's Head Restaurant and The Boar's Head Pub. The restaurants offer a variety of ambiances, including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Boar's Head?

Yes, both cash and credit cards (Mastercard, Visa) are valid payment options at The Boar's Head.