Hopping Hare

Northampton 52.25376300, -0.93856400 , 18 Hopping Hill Gardens (Show on Map)
8.7
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsHopping Hare has garnered consistent praise across various aspects, making it a standout choice for travelers seeking a pleasant stay.

Its location is highly appreciated, nestled in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Northampton, offering a peaceful escape yet still being conveniently close to town. The hotel’s accessibility with ample parking and proximity to key venues like Silverstone and the Northampton Golf Club, appeals particularly to guests attending local events or those on long journeys.

Breakfast at Hopping Hare is frequently lauded for its exceptional quality, variety and presentation. The selection includes traditional English breakfasts and other freshly cooked options, using high-quality local ingredients. Despite a minor note on slow service and limited choice without fruit, the overall sentiment affirms the breakfast as a highlight – delightful and plentiful, often remembered as one of the best experienced by guests.

The dinner experience is no less impressive with many describing the food as fantastic, delicious and superb. The well-curated menu, combined with the chef’s reliable culinary skills, ensures high standards are consistently met. The dining atmosphere benefits from friendly and helpful staff, enhancing the overall experience and making dinner a valued part of the stay.

Rooms at Hopping Hare also receive high praise for their comfort, cleanliness and modern amenities. Spacious, well-furnished with tasteful decor, the rooms provide a serene environment free from disturbances. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like tea trays with biscuits and commend the powerful showers and spotless bathrooms, despite a few mentions of some rooms being on the smaller or warmer side.

Cleanliness is a standout feature with the hotel being described as immaculate and hygienically superior. This high standard extends to both rooms and public areas, including the restaurant, contributing to a fresh and welcoming ambiance throughout the hotel.

The excellent hospitality extended by Hopping Hare’s staff is a recurring theme in reviews. The team is frequently described as incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating, striking a perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. Specific accolades are given to staff members who go above and beyond to ensure that guests feel well-cared for from arrival to departure.

Lastly, the comfort of the beds is acknowledged with many guests finding them very comfy and conducive to a good night's sleep, though a few preference-based comments about firmness were noted.

Overall, Hopping Hare excels in providing a cozy, clean and hospitable environment with high-quality dining, making it a highly recommended choice for a variety of travel needs.
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Accessible Inn
The Hopping Hare provides wheelchair access throughout its facility, including dedicated disabled toilets and dedicated disabled parking. The inn has accessible bedrooms, with at least one specifically adapted room available.

4-Star Inn
This inn is known for its cozy atmosphere and comfortable rooms. It offers a unique and charming experience. The breakfast options receive high praise.

Boutique-style Inn

Small Inn

Room Types
Double Room This room has an en suite, features include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is NOT AVAILABLE Christmas Day and Boxing Day

King Double Room This room has an en suite, features include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is NOT AVAILABLE Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.

Apartment Providing free toiletries, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The apartment provides a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a sofa, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Classic Single Room This room has a single bed and an En-suite shower room. Please note this room may be noisy between 06:30 and 23:00. Breakfast is NOT AVAILABLE Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Deluxe Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a sofa, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive Double or Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.

Classic Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive King Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

Small Double Room This room has a double bed and an En-suite shower room. Please note this room may be noisy between 06:30 and 23:00. Breakfast is NOT AVAILABLE Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Double Room with Extra Bed Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.

Family Room Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.

Guest Reviews
8.7
Very Good
Location
The Hopping Hare is highly praised for its excellent and convenient location. Nestled in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Northampton, it offers a serene escape while still being just a short drive into town. This setting is particularly ideal for guests attending events at nearby venues such as Silverstone and the Northampton golf club, as well as those visiting Duston and the Althorp estate.

The hotel also serves as a perfect stopover for longer journeys, such as trips from the South coast to North Yorkshire with its location just off the motorway making it easily accessible. Visitors can enjoy ample parking and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, which contributes to a welcoming and pleasant stay. In summary, the Hopping Hare's strategic and tranquil setting makes it an attractive choice for a variety of travel purposes.

Breakfast
Hopping Hare consistently delivers an impressive breakfast experience, featuring a lovely and exceptional breakfast that stands out for its quality and presentation. Guests frequently praise the breakfast as outstanding, fantastic and delicious, often using terms like fresh, very good and perfect. The Traditional English Breakfast and a broad selection of freshly cooked options served at the table receive high marks with several noting the use of high-quality and local ingredients.

The variety on offer is another highlight with guests noting the great choice and plentiful options that ensure there is something for everyone, including vegetarian selections. The relaxed atmosphere and attentive service add to the positive dining experience.

While one review mentioned a slow service and limited choice without fruit on offer, the overwhelming sentiment reflects a high standard of breakfast, often described as a highlight of the stay and one of the best guests have had in a long time. Overall, Hopping Hare’s breakfast consistently earns high praise for its delightful, well-cooked and abundant offerings.

Dinner
The dining experience at Hopping Hare consistently receives high praise from guests. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent quality of food, describing their meals as fantastic, delicious and superb. The restaurant's offerings for both dinner and breakfast stand out with exceptional taste and presentation. Many guests commend the evening meals for their outstanding quality and value, attributing the excellence to an adept chef whose culinary skills are consistently reliable.

Service is another highlight with many noting the good service and friendly, helpful staff, which contribute to an overall pleasant dining atmosphere. The dinner menu is appreciated for its variety and well-thought-out choices and the establishment's food awards are often mentioned as a testament to their consistently high standards. In addition to dinner, breakfast also receives significant acclaim, rounding out a complete and satisfying dining experience at the Hopping Hare.

Rooms
'The rooms at Hopping Hare have received numerous positive remarks from guests, noting their comfort, cleanliness and modern amenities. Many reviews highlight that the rooms are spacious and well-furnished, providing everything needed for a pleasant stay. The decor is tastefully done, blending modern touches with respect for the building’s age. Beds are frequently mentioned as comfortable and several reviews commend the powerful showers and cleanliness of the bathrooms.

Guests have appreciated the quietness of the rooms with no reported disturbances from adjacent rooms or the restaurant. Tea trays with biscuits seem to be a welcomed detail and the rooms are often described as exceptionally clean.

While there are a few mentions of some rooms being a bit small or warm, the overall sentiment is highly positive. The large car park and easy access to the hotel are additional conveniences noted by the guests. Overall, Hopping Hare appears to offer a delightful accommodation experience marked by comfort, cleanliness and thoughtful amenities.'

Beds
The beds at Hopping Hare have received largely positive feedback from guests, who frequently highlight their comfort. Many guests describe the beds as comfy with some specifically noting them as exceptionally comfortable or even incredibly comfortable. The rooms themselves are also appreciated for their tastefulness and cleanliness, contributing to an overall pleasant stay. However, a few guests did mention that the beds were on the firmer side, which they attributed to personal preference. Despite this, the general consensus is that the beds are very comfortable, cozy and conducive to a good night's sleep, accompanied by the added bonus of friendly staff and well-maintained rooms.

Cleanliness
Hopping Hare has consistently impressed guests with its exceptional cleanliness. Visitors frequently describe the hotel as immaculate with rooms and general areas clean and comfortable. The hygiene standards are notably high, as many have mentioned the establishment to be spotless, clean and tidy throughout. The modern decor and bright atmosphere complement the superior cleanliness, creating a welcoming environment. Many have found the rooms to be spacious, well-decorated and equipped with comfortable beds, enhancing their stay.

The hotel's staff also receive high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to a warm and pleasant experience. During their stay, guests enjoyed a clean and fresh ambiance in both the rooms and public areas. The hotel's restaurant mirrors this standard of cleanliness, providing a pleasant and hygienic dining environment.

Overall, Hopping Hare stands out for its dedication to maintaining a pristine and inviting space for its guests, making it a highly recommended choice for those prioritizing cleanliness in their accommodation.

Staff
Hopping Hare's guest reviews consistently highlight an outstanding experience with the hotel’s staff. Guests frequently mention that the staff are incredibly helpful, friendly and welcoming. The team is described as very pleasant, kind and accommodating, ensuring a warm atmosphere from the moment of arrival. A standout feature is the attentiveness and politeness of the staff, who go above and beyond to meet guests' needs with specific accolades given to individuals like Henry for exceptional service.

Moreover, the staff’s professionalism and accommodating nature are repeatedly emphasized, providing a sense of being truly cared for during the stay. Guests also appreciate the perfect balance of friendliness and efficiency, which contributes significantly to their satisfaction. The combination of friendly service and the excellent quality of food further enhances the overall experience, making Hopping Hare not just a place to stay but a memorable part of any visit.


No, Hopping Hare doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Hopping Hare.

No, Hopping Hare doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Hopping Hare.

No, Hopping Hare doesn't have a gym.

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