The Rifle Volunteer

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The Rifle Volunteer
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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Rifle Volunteer in Ware offers comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, showers, and TVs. Each room includes a fireplace, ensuring a cosy atmosphere. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and free on-site parking. The property provides a continental breakfast, catering to diverse preferences. Local Attractions: Located 27 km from London Stansted Airport, the bed and breakfast is near attractions such as Hatfield House (18 km), Knebworth House (20 km), and Alexandra Palace (29 km). Guest Services: The property staff and service support are highly praised by guests. The bar offers a relaxing environment for socialising.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aparajit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location and friendly hosts. Room was very clean, great value for money.”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly staff and good included breakfast.. bedding crisp and clean.”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great little bed and breakfast pub. I stayed in a single room. Bed was comfortable. Upon arrival the staff were there to great me and show me to my room even though I arrived after 10pm. No problem at all. Walking distance to Ware town and...”
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly atmosphere and close to where we needed to be for a wedding breakfast was good”
  • Lucy
    France France
    “Close to town centre and the manager was extremely accommodating with my very late check in.”
  • Wintle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nigel was so warm and welcoming, this place felt like a home-from-home. Accommodation is simple, but had everything I needed and was clean. Bed was comfortable, table and chair was nice to have, shower was good. The pub was fairly quiet, even on a...”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was excellent, comfortable room nice bedding”
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stayed in the single room, comfy bed, clean, had everything I needed. I think the lady’s name that checked me in was Sarah, she could not have been more helpful & approachable. I’ll absolutely stay here again when I’m working nearby. There is a...”
  • Faith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was really lovely and clean and quite too so I managed to get a restful night. Thank you”
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were really friendly and helpful The pub bit was good with good beers The pub had a pool table dart board nice beer garden sky tv The room also had brown sports”

Host Information

9.1
Host review score
The Rifle Volunteer is set in the County of Hertfordshire in the small town of Ware. The history of this Public House and Bed & Breakfast dates from around 1841 when it was owned by a Ware maltster. By 1850 it was the named The Union Jack until at least 1864. It then became The Rifle Volunteer after the brave men and women who picked there Rifles and formed a citizen army of part timers and created a popular movement in the British Empire in 1859. The Rifle Volunteer is a traditional local pub and is a 5 minute drive from the A10 Junction for Ware, 8 minute walk to Ware Train Station, 5 minute walk to Ware high Street, 5 minute walk to GlaxoSmithKline Factory. Nearest golf courses are Hanbury Manor and Whitehills Golf within 5-15 minute drive away, 5 minute drive to Fanhams Hall Hotel and Wedding Venue. We offer a continental breakfast.
The Rifle volunteer has two bars – The Snug Bar which is a small bar which seats 16 and standing area at the bar. It has door to access outside seating area which offers great views over Ware and an internal door which leads to the Public Bar, car park and toilets. The Public Bar has 2 dartboards, pool table and juke box. It has seating for 32 people and standing room, plus 2 50” TV’s which show all Sky Sports and BT Sports. We have a newly refurbished beer garden with seating and is a perfect sun trap on summer days. We also have a Petanqué Piste if you would like to play. The Bed & Breakfast rooms have all been refurbished in 2017 to form 5 Double and 2 singles, all with En-suite Shower rooms. We offer a continental breakfast.
The Rifle Volunteer is set in the County of Hertfordshire in a quiet residential part of Ware, within a 5 minute walk of the Town Centre. With the River Lee flowing through the centre of Ware, it has access to lovely riverside walks and wildlife. 5 minute drive from the A10 Junction for Ware, 8 minute walk to Ware Train Station,5 minute walk to GlaxoSmithKline Factory. Nearest golf courses are Hanbury Manor and Whitehills Golf, 5 minute drive to Fanhams Hall Hotel & Wedding Venue
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.