The Boar'S Head Hotel - Harrogate
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Historic coaching inn on the Ripley Castle Estate with complimentary castle garden access
Accommodation & Grounds
The Boar's Head offers 23 individually furnished bedrooms, including courtyard rooms and a mobility-accessible ground-floor room. Guests receive complimentary access to the Ripley Castle gardens and grounds, which include deer parks and woodland walks. The inn is set within the Ripley Castle Estate, a village with a 750-year history as a coaching stop.
Dining
Two on-site restaurants serve seasonal menus built around local Yorkshire produce, including a Thursday pie and pint deal at £16. The bar stocks real ales and a selection of gins, and the formal dining room uses ingredients sourced from the estate. Breakfast offers a full Yorkshire breakfast cooked to order, with vegetarian options and fresh coffee.
Activities & Entertainment
The Boar's Head in Ripley runs on-site archery sessions and escape rooms for guests and visitors. A children's playground and outdoor play equipment are available on the grounds. Board games and a shared lounge with a fireplace provide indoor entertainment.
Pet-Friendly Accommodations
The inn offers a limited number of dog-friendly rooms, each supplied with a dog bed, bowls, and treats. A daily charge of £25 per dog applies, and breakfast includes a sausage for the dog. The Boar's Head Harrogate also provides pet bowls and baskets throughout the property.
Location & Access
The Boar's Head is located in the center of Ripley village, within walking distance of Harrogate town center via a regular bus route. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a short drive, and nearby attractions include Fountains Abbey and Ripon. Free on-site parking is available at the front and rear of the hotel.
- Location: Ripley village on the castle estate, 15 min bus to Harrogate
- Rooms: 23 individually styled rooms, including courtyard and accessible options
- Dining: 2 restaurants with seasonal local produce and a Thursday pie & pint deal
- Activities: Archery, escape rooms, children's playground, board games
- Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with bed, bowls, treats, and breakfast sausage
- Access: Free parking at front and rear, bus stop outside
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Archery
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Courtyard view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Boar'S Head Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 98 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 5.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 24.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Leeds Bradford, LBA |
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