The Boars Head Hotel

Have stayed here a few times to visit family nearby and always find the hotel friendly and well kept. Good food and nice bar.

We had such a great time at this hotel, 30th and 31st December. It was a last minute decision booked on Xmas eve, to get away for New Years and it did not disappoint. The room we had (9) was opposite the cleaning cupboard which did not bother us much but might bother others as the cleaning ladies woke our dog up in the morning, however, we didn’t mind because they were absolutely lovely and loved to talk about our fur baby. The room was HUGE. USA size room with a twin bed, which was basically a super king. Next time we go we will ask them to zip link it together to make a super king, but it didn’t make a huge difference to me and my hubby. The staff are wonderful. Literally, so friendly, and so welcoming towards our nervous rescue dog. They told us the best table where to sit (in the alcove) so she could be calm, which worked a treat!! It was a lovely table, and could have sat 6 but they were happy to seat us there because of our fur baby; there were only 2 of us. I thought that was amazing. The girls behind the bar could not do enough for us, they were so friendly. The food was stunning, amazing. Somewhere that serves a roast dinner every day!! Delicious breakfast as well in the morning. Nice quiet lounge for residents to sit in, so if you wanted to get a takeaway or something, you could do one night. It was very wet when we went, but the grounds were great for walking the dog in the morning before venturing out to Ashbourne (20mins) and Blithfield Reservoir (17mins)

Booked four rooms for a family celebration and had a great time. Staff and facilities were excellent. Rooms are large clean and comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful!

Receptionist was very friendly on check in. Rooms are large enough for family. Bathrooms a little dated and could do with upgrade. The extra bed that was provided for our son was not good at all. Breakfast was good. It would not be a hotel i would go back to.

Stayed at the Boars Head in advance of a family bank holiday trip to Alton Towers. We arrived late afternoon and enjoyed a couple of drinks sat in the sunshine. Later in the evening we enjoyed a great meal in the restaurant, which we felt was very good value. Our room was a double with a put up bed for our daughter. The room was spacious and fine for our needs. Unfortunately on waking we discovered our shower wasn't working which was disappointing and took a little bit of the shine off our stay. We raised the issue on check out and the reception agreed to a small discount from our bill to compense for the inconvenience suffered, which we were happy with. Would we return? Yes for sure as overall it met our needs and the food was very good. (Please just fix the shower as it's a basic hotel requirement in our opinion).

Lovely people running this family owned business. Comfortable rooms. Lovely food Reasonable peices Great service from friendly staff

We stayed at this hotel for a few days as a family of 3, for a trip to Alton Towers. Hotel did not disappoint, friendly and attentive staff, spacious and clean room, fantastic food and drink and a relaxed feel. Only a 25 minute drive to the theme park from the hotel too which was ideal. Our room overlooked the garden and was a peaceful nights sleep. Would definitely return!

Room was spacious, usb sockets near bed a bonus, furniture seemed a bit dated and bathroom dated and slightly dull light it all fully functional, horrendous noise from bathroom from around 6.50 in the morning but didn’t bother me (assume shower pump) wet comfy bed and slept light a baby overall fantastic and would stay again