Featuring a terrace and views of river, Boars Head Boutique Hotel is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Sunderland, 2.1 km from Stadium of Light. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with city views, and the units are equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 20 km from the bed and breakfast, while Sage Gateshead is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 33 km from Boars Head Boutique Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Sunderland
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  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Diana was so accommodating and we really appreciated her help having travelled several hours. Comfortable bed, friendly staff, very clean! Lovely quiet location but still close to everything you need. View from the rooftop over the river in the...
  • Raychael
    Ireland Ireland
    Diana was such a lovely host. She took her time to show us around the place. The room was very cosy and it felt like a home away from home. There is no cooked breakfast but she does provide bread, tea, jam, milk etc in a shared kitchen which...
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow was very impressed with the room and facilities had everything you could want loved it only wished I was staying longer host was fantastic and went the extra mile would highly recommend you give it a try if you are looking for a stay in...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 997 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Set alongside the Port of Sunderland, in a building dating from 1724, Boars Head Boutique Hotel offers guestrooms with a spectacular view of the River Wear. All 6 en-suite guestrooms have tea & coffee making facilities, a desk, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Many of the rooms have scenic views of the River Wear. The Boars Head offers complimentary self-service breakfast items from a shared kitchen. Knowledge restaurant and cocktail bar occupies the ground floor of the building. Please note Boars Head guestrooms are not suitable for guests with mobility issues (steep staircase)

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Knowledge
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Boars Head Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Boars Head Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property is not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Boars Head Boutique Hotel

  • Room options at Boars Head Boutique Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Double

  • The prices at Boars Head Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Boars Head Boutique Hotel is 700 yards from the centre of Sunderland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Boars Head Boutique Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Boars Head Boutique Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Boars Head Boutique Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Knowledge