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The Boar's Head

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Ripley Castle Estate, Ripley HG3 3AY, England
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4.5
803 reviews
  • Excellent60%
  • Very good26%
  • Average9%
  • Poor4%
  • Terrible1%
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“ripley castle”(187 reviews)
“boar”(24 reviews)
“free entry”(26 reviews)
Free Wifi
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Reviewed 4 days ago
Very good, but...

The Boar's Head is charming, immaculately kept and beautifully situated. Although I enjoyed my lunch visit, I found my starter and main course a little underseasoned. I had belly pork, and it was also slightly undercooked and a little lacking in colour. The staff were...More

Thank Mark L
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Great place to stay

Just spent a night in one of their small rooms, this is the second time we have stayed here and will come back to make it a third time. This time we took are dog with us and when we got to the room there...More

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Response from Ripley_Castle_Estate, Front Office Manager at The Boar's HeadResponded 6 days ago

Thank you for your review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. The wifi is an ongoing issue and one we also find very exasperating!! we will keep trying.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Beautiful setting

I really enjoyed my stay here. I only booked it a few days before and was lucky to get a good deal. We ate here too and the food and drink were excellent and reasonably priced. You can choose the restaurant or bar. The room...More

1  Thank WILIIAM G
Response from Ripley_Castle_Estate, Front Office Manager at The Boar's HeadResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are so pleaded you enjoyed your stay and the Castle Tour, we are so lucky to have the Castle right on our doorstep.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
A hidden treasure and the most incredible eggs!

This was a quick overnight trip booked last minute. The hotel rooms were large, traditional and beautiful, as was the setting and the breakfast was exceptional. It was served hot with a lovely menu to choose from and I have been trying to create poached...More

Thank A L
Response from Ripley_Castle_Estate, Front Office Manager at The Boar's HeadResponded 1 week ago

So pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope you look after you again soon.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Evening Meal

Booked in advance not sure it was necessary. Staff in restaurant was excellent they recommend the local beer baa baa my husband enjoyed it very much. Food was ok. Venison needed more jus and the smoked mash was a required taste. Dessert crem brûlée was...More

Thank Josie A
Response from Ripley_Castle_Estate, Front Office Manager at The Boar's HeadResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your review

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Response from Lynne M | Reviewed this property |
We arrived at 3pm and the room was ready for us. In fact we were given an upgrade on arrival. Lovely!
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hello thank you for your enquiry. the rate is £85.00 per night, inclusive of VAT thank you
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"We had bedrooms in the courtyard, which were probably quieter than those in the main building."
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"Ask at reception, would recommend staying in the house not the annexe"
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