Boars Head Hotel
Ashbourne
📍 Station Road, Ashbourne, DE6 5GX
Photo: Bikeboy (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic building on former Vernon Estate with 23 bedrooms
- Set in 8.5 acres of Derbyshire countryside
- Gastropub with extensive dining menus including afternoon tea
- Close to Alton Towers and other attractions
- Family-run by the Crooks family since 1984
The Boars Head is a historic hotel near Ashbourne, Staffordshire, set in eight and a half acres of Derbyshire countryside. Owned by the Crooks family since 1984, the hotel began as part of the Vernon Estate before 23 bedrooms were added in 1990. On site you'll find a renowned gastropub and extensive bar menu, with dining options ranging from hearty Sunday lunches to indulgent afternoon teas and champagne breakfasts. The operator also highlights live music and a CL Caravan Site for those wanting to stay a little differently. Nearby you can explore family attractions including Alton Towers, as well as The Children's Country House at Sudbury, just 0.9 miles away.
How far to…
- The Children's Country House at Sudbury
- 0.9 miles away
- Tutbury & Hatton station
- 3.3 miles away
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Sunday 8am-11:30am, 12 noon – 9pm
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Touring pitches
Details taken from the operator's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Evening Entertainment
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
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