The Boars Head Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1374 reviews)
Station Road, Draycott-in-the-clay, Ashbourne, England, DE6 5GX , Ashbourne , GB
44-0-1283820344

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good parking
Cosy atmosphere
Cons:
Disappointing restaurant food
Unpleasant drainage smell in bar area
Some dated furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Rooms were noted to be clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.25
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Location appreciated for its quiet surroundings and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were spacious and cosy.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as parking and breakfast options were satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.55
Overall good value but specific food prices raised concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.25
While some meals were excellent, others were disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall a very pleasant stay with several positive highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:14

Property Description

Mountain Views and Tranquil Gardens
Enjoy picturesque views from the terrace and unwind in the lush garden surroundings. Take advantage of the complimentary wireless internet access to share your memorable moments with loved ones.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a delectable meal at the on-site restaurant or opt for in-room dining with the hotel's room service. End your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, creating the perfect evening.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from services such as dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. With free self-parking available, your stay at The Boars Head Hotel is guaranteed to be stress-free.

To book your serene getaway at The Boars Head Hotel with excellent amenities, visit our website now.

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1374 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Lynne • couple • gb
9
Comfortable and enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and the service was fast, friendly.
Loved the outside area for sitting

Cons:

More milks please in room.
Air conditioning or ceiling fans would be a great addition

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Alwyne • extended_group • gb
9
An overnight stay which fully met our expectations
Pros:

Very good food and good indoor and outdoor facilities

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
Great short stay
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable
Staff friendly and helpful
Breakfast was delicious hot and made to order
Dinner was also delicious and a great choice.
Location was ideal for what we had planned.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennie • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Williams • couple • gb
9
Lovely staff, very comfortable hotel.
Pros:

Lovely staff, very comfortable hotel.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Property was clean , staff friendly and breakfast great with staff very happy to top up drinks and order more items

Cons:

Ceiling fans would be useful, but that’s due to the hot weather

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very helpful staff in a comfortable hotel in lovely surroundings.
Pros:

The options to have dinner in my room and breakfast on the patio made it easy to keep my nervous dog relaxed. The surrounding grounds were perfect for walking my dog.

Cons:

No air conditioning in baking hot weather. The location of my room opposite the patio meant the noise of people late at night kept disturbing my dog. Maybe people with dogs could be put on the other side of the building.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Albert • couple • gb
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

The room was excellent, great shower, spotlessly clean & lovely outlook, good food, plenty of parking, really lovely place to stay.

Cons:

Noisy upstairs when people walking around.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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shawn • couple • gb
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable and safe. Good value for money. Lovely environment
Pros:

Travelling as a lone female. I felt safe and secure. Great parking. Easy access. Staff so polite and helpful. Excellent communication before, during and after.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Neil • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent, would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Ideally located for us to attend a wedding event, three miles down the road. Breakfast in the morning was excellent quality and a really descent sized full English, very filling.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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A • couple • gb
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • gb
9
We would stay again and would recommend it, the staff were very friendly and attentive.
Pros:

The location was good for the race course at Uttoxeter and it was very clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • gb
10
Exceptional hotel
Pros:

The friendly staff and choice of food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good location, clean, good food and friendly staff.
Secure parking at the rear.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee