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About this property
The Boar’s Head, our beautiful traditional Coaching Inn located at the heart of the Ripley Castle Estate, within easy access of Harrogate. Converted from an original Coaching Inn and furnished with many paintings and antiques from Ripley Castle. With 23 individual bedrooms, a welcoming Bar, Cozy and formal Dining Room serving seasonal menus with local produce, in a relaxed atmosphere within luxurious and historic surroundings. A perfect place for couples, families and your four legged friends. There are a limited number of Dog Friendly rooms available. Call us directly before booking to ensure a dog friendly room is available for your desired date. Please note there is a dog charge of £20.00 per dog, per night.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stephen
United Kingdom“Room was very comfortable, with a good sized en-suite. Breakfast was very good quality with lots of choice. We also had dinner in the bar which was very tasty and in line the price you'd expect in this more expensive part of Yorkshire.” - Toby
United Kingdom“Absolutely fantastic hotel, food and location, the surrounding area is extremely beautiful. The village of Ripley is clean and very pretty. It's proximity to Harrogate is ideal.”
Tina
United Kingdom“It’s so close to the castle and the village is very quaint and cute”- Philip
United Kingdom“It is beautiful old stone buildings and the village is stunning. The castle garden is a must to visit.” - Robert
United States“Beautiful setting for hotel in castle village, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast, professional staff” - Stu
United Kingdom“Lovely village. Lovely building, pub, restaurant, staff, food. Chef deserves a special mention, the ox cheek pappardelle was fabulous.” - Mcguigan
United Kingdom“Exceptional food, great staff, room very comfortable with nice touches.” - Jeanine
United Kingdom“Great location. Food in the evening was exceptionally good. Breakfast was good too. Bus to/from Harrogate stops right outside. Good selection of beer & wine choices.” - Sally
United Kingdom“Enjoyable evening meal in the bar, comfortable bed, good breakfast served promptly, characterful building, free entry to Ripley Castle grounds included.” - Stephenson
United Kingdom“The unique village situation that is Ripley; the Boars Head, along with everything else in the village belongs to the Ripley Castle Estate. The location has an upmarket vibe, yet the hotel is old style comfortable that focuses on customer...”
Area info
Restaurants
- The Boar's Head Restaurant
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Boar's Head Pub
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note we have a limited number of dog friendly rooms available. To ensure a dog friendly room is available for your desired date, please call us before booking. Please note there is a £20.00 dog charge, per dog, per night.
Hotel guests cannot be guaranteed a table for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, reservations are recommended.
For Children up to the age of 12, we have Z-Beds available at £27.50 per child, per night. This tariff includes breakfast. Cots for infants are free of charge. Please inform us prior to arrival if you require a Z Bed or Cot.
Early check in and late check out requests must be requested prior to arrival. Availability is limited. There is a £20 surcharge for per request.
Please inform The Boar's Head of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.