The Boars Head Hotel

Hotels
Station Road, Draycott in the Clay , Sudbury , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
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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

Idyllic Countryside Setting
Nestled within 8.5 acres of stunning grounds, The Boars Head Hotel offers a serene escape with an exquisite à la carte restaurant and a traditional carvery.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience cozy rooms adorned with classic wooden furnishings, private bathrooms, and modern amenities including satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in homemade dishes crafted from fresh local ingredients, complemented by a variety of beverages at the bar. Don't forget to start your day with a hearty full English breakfast.

Ready to immerse yourself in tranquility and luxury? Book your stay at The Boars Head Hotel now for a memorable countryside retreat.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest 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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Ian • family_with_children • gb
10
Fabulous hotel & Staff
Pros:

Clean comfortable rooms,excellent food,warm friendly welcome,great staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great food and accommodation
Pros:

Good sized rooms with well placed bedside lights and plugs. Excellent shower and hot water supply.
Breakfast was good and evening meals were well priced and value for money.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sadzak • couple • gb
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • gb
10
Cozy and friendly.
Pros:

Staff were really helpful and friendly. Big room and bed, comfy!

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • gb
10
Great location when staying at the steam rally food was amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Pros:

Clean warm ant friendly

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
Expected better from staff.
Pros:

Generally a hotel with lots of potential.
Not quite there yet though.

Cons:

Disappointing breakfast.
Expected better.
Staff very good at topping up coffee and that's about it.
Not attentive.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Callum • solo_traveller • gb
6
Comfort, but wi-fi (nor phone signal) didn't reach room - not ideal for work
Pros:

Staff were lovely and friendly, room was a decent enough size and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Wi-Fi in the room was absolutely awful - couldn't connect and neither work/personal mobile got any signal. Breakfast was pretty dissapointing (tiny portion and not clear on whether you pay/the price - not on the menu).

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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KEVIN • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast has good portions except for the sausage. 1 small sausage

Cons:

The location was good and the staff were pleasant and helpful. But unfortunately they were unable to solve the WIFI issue.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
8
Nice dog friendly hotel
Pros:

Very friendly & attentive staff. Dog friendly, not dog tolerant. Good service from restaurant staff at dinner & breakfast and a designated dog friendly area. The room was comfortable and had a nice shower. Also tea & coffee making facilities. Plenty of choice for breakfast & good service even though we were sat away from the main breakfast area because of our dog. (She got treats off the staff at breakfast & dinner)

Cons:

The hotel is on quite a busy road and it didn't feel very safe walking the dog in the dark on the pavement after our arrival in the evening.
My braised steak in the evening was a bit chewy & a bit more gravy would have been nice but everything else was fine.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good value for money, attentive staff and lovely food
Pros:

Convenient location. Lovely food with attentive staff.

Cons:

We were given the accessible room which was functional and lacking in character. Would have liked more options for the continental breakfast. The stair and landing carpet could do with being replaced.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely place apart from the noise
Pros:

Staff were amazing, place is really nice and food delicious.

Cons:

Delivery at 6.30am to the room next door by a potato delivery man, chatting away and throwing the sacks down. Railway line just across the way means trucks can be heard all night long crossing it.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • solo_traveller • gb
9
Cons:

There was bad smell from drainage

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • extended_group • gb
10
Nice Hotel
Pros:

It is in a beautiful location.
It is very clean and the staff are very friendly.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Good variety of options.

Cons:

Only wished there was an iron in the room.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
H
hawkins • couple • gb
9
Pros:

dinner and breakfast was loverly

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Warm welcome and all the staff were extremely pleasant.
Good parking and super food.
We would definitely return.

Cons:

The room was a bit cold .

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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L • family_with_children • gb
9
Very pleasant overnight stay
Pros:

Very comfortable bed, nice view over the gardens. Room had had a bit of a refurb, nice colours with large tv. Restaurant attached was vety nice and reasonably priced.

Cons:

Bathroom need a refurbishment to match the bedroom, quite dated with cracked floor tiles. All the upstairs rooms/corridor have very squeaky floors.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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john • extended_group • gb
10
Liked it so much we have already booked to return
Pros:

Perfect in every way

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee