The Blue Boar - Historic Country Inn near Stratford-upon-Avon

Hotels
8.5 (1346 reviews)
Temple Grafton, Alcester , Alcester , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Temperature issues
Water pressure problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Rooms were generally clean, but some issues with temperature control noted.
Service
9
Staff were friendly and accommodating, providing excellent assistance.
Location
8.5
Convenient location for visiting Stratford, easy access with Park and Ride.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were generally comfortable, though experiences with noise were noted.
Amenities
8.5
Well-appointed amenities, including a cozy bar and dining area.
Value for Money
8.5
Good price for the services offered, overall decent value.
Food and Beverage
9
Food quality exceeded expectations, with excellent meals.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a positive experience, with hopes of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:19

Property Description

Historic Charm and Original Features
The Blue Boar, dating back to the early 1600s, offers a unique stay filled with history and traditional charm. The bar's authentic character, original documentation, and charming open fire provide a glimpse into the inn's rich heritage.

Well-Equipped En Suite Rooms
Experience comfort and modern amenities in the well-equipped en suite rooms at the Blue Boar. While offering all the modern comforts you need, these rooms still showcase impressive original features like wooden beams and stone walls, adding to the historic ambiance.

Warm and Friendly Ambience
For over 5 centuries, the Blue Boar has welcomed guests with its warm and friendly atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the inn's historic past and enjoy a stay that combines traditional values with modern convenience.

Book your stay at the Blue Boar today to experience a blend of old-world charm and modern comfort.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1346 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Grant solo_traveller gb
9
Brilliant place . Will definitely stay again
Pros:

Staff was friendly and welcoming. Food was fantastic. Had a fantastic stay

Cons:

I could hear the air conditioning unit running outside.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
J
JOHN couple gb
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
I
Inés solo_traveller es
8
Muy acogedor y muy amables
Pros:

La atención del chico a primera hora de la mañana fue excelente. Muy Buen desayuno. El edificio es precioso y con encanto. Habitación cómoda y muy completa. Tiene también un pub y zona exterior. Me dio pena no quedarme más días pero lo tenían completo.

Cons:

No reciben los mensajes en el momento. Quisimos comunicar que llegábamos después de la hora del cierre del check in ( me di cuenta de la hora tope demasiado tarde, culpa mía) pero nadie lo leyó y tampoco cogieron el tfn. Es algo a tener en cuenta para avisarles con antelación suficiente. Pero después fueron muy amables.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
M
Murray couple au
6
Adequate
Pros:

It served its purpose

Cons:

Small and staff did the bare minimum

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, room, nice atmosphere, plenty of parking.

Cons:

Not much choice of cereal. Stairwell carpet a bit worn. Shower holder loose.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple au
7
Comfortable and convenient.
Pros:

A wonderful country pub stay. The staff were friendly and the meals were excellent. The room was large and the bed comfortable.

Cons:

The carpet in the hallway from the rear car park entry needs to be replaced. The cleaning of the bathrooms could have been better.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
D
Donna solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

everything

Cons:

n/a

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
L
Lloyd-Jones solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful location and hotel, very modern room with air conditioning units and fans supplied . Friendly staff , great lunch and excellent breakfast too

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
Justin couple gb
2
Depressing!
Pros:

Pretty garden and Tudor style pub

Cons:

Arriving on reception was cold. Not very welcoming. Just told to sign a form, took payment and pointed to direction of room. Room was very drab, smelled very musty and had a couple of huge spiders.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
K
Kirsty solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Good location close to Stratford upon Avon and easy to get an Uber. The evening menu was good quality.and bar was well stocked. Outside seating area was a godsend in the hot weather.

Cons:

Rooms and restaurant were suffocatingly hot with only a cheap desk fan that had no effect whatsoever. Made sleep impossible. This needs to be addressed especially with hot summer weather. Breakfast was average with very limited choices if cooked breakfast wasn't wanted.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
D
Dale solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely Countryside Inn
Pros:

The staff were wonderful and the restaurant was fantastic - we were able to eat in the garden and the food was excellent!

Cons:

The room was very hot but there was a fan provided to help.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Michelle extended_group gb
10
Fantastic hotel and restaurant
Pros:

Fantastic bar and restaurant. As it was hot we sat outside which was a very pleasant area. The staff could not do enough for you. The food was as excellent!
Bed was comfortable and the room had good facilities, toiletries, tea coffee etc.
only issue was the heat.

Cons:

TV screen was small.
With the weather being extremely hot (which the hotel cannot do anything about) but a bigger fan in the room would have been good. It’s an older building so I’m not sure they can air on fitted. Part of window that opened was quite small so no air coming into room when the temperature outside cooled.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
6
Expensive at £160 for the night
Pros:

Lovely Historic Pub in a nice village. Breakfast was good quality

Cons:

Sink was broken in the room, power socket by bed was noisy/beeping - had to use a pillow to cover. Mattress was older and not very comfortable. Could use a mattress topper or new mattress.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller at
9
Pros:

Klimaanlage im Zimmer und das Frühstück wird frisch und lecker zubereitet

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
Z
Zoe couple gb
10
Pros:

Character . Rural .
Quant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Jolanda couple nl
10
Mooi hotel met een prima keuken
Pros:

Mooie grote kamer
Heerlijk diner in de serre

2026-07-04 via Nuitee