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 centre of Derby is 20 miles from the building.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dean
United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and the hotel was very nice. The staff were very attentive and welcoming didnt have any issues at all.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable and of a high standard which you don’t always get with a dog friendly hotel, the food was excellent, roast dinner was superb with lovely wine. Breakfast was also very good and the staff we met were helpful and...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Warm welcome, check in process quick and efficient, room very clean and of a good size, evening meal and breakfast were delicious, with great service would recommend to family and friends” - Pamela
United Kingdom
“The food wasn’t the usual pub grub. Varied menu and loads of fresh vegetables Absolutely delicious. The room was clean and spacious and the staff were efficient and friendly. Loved it!” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“The food was excellent couldn't fault it in any way. Also service was excellent nothing was to much trouble!” - Ieva
Spain
“The staff was really nice and helpful. Breakfast and food in the restaurant in general was delicious.” - Anne
Isle of Man
“Lovely hotel, great location and clean, friendly staff, good food” - Jennie
United Kingdom
“Very convenient, nothing too much trouble, very dog friendly” - Keith
United Kingdom
“Quite an old fashioned feel but pleasantly so. Food was very good and was good value.” - Phil
United Kingdom
“Hotel staff welcoming, comfortable spacious rooms, good food and excellent waiting/bar staff. Highly recommend.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Boars Head
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.







The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.