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The Hopping Hare

4.5 star property
Victorian inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Executive Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV
The Hopping Hare, near the train station, serves English breakfast in a charming garden. Travelers enjoy casual meals at the restaurant, drinks at the bar, and in-room WiFi. The staff is consistently praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room with Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

King or Twin Room with shower over bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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King or Twin Room with Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

King or Twin Room with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room with shower over bath

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Room, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room with shower and separate bath | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room with shower and separate bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cosy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Northampton, England, NN5 6PF

What's nearby

  • Franklin's Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sixfields Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Royal & Derngate Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Market Square - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • University of Northampton - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Northampton Station - 18 min drive
  • Coventry (CVT) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alsace Park Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hops and Chops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poppy Field Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hart Of Duston - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Hopping Hare

Luxury inn near a train station
At The Hopping Hare, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast service be closed on every December 25 and 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hopping Hare Hotel Northampton
Hopping Hare Hotel
Hopping Hare Northampton
Hopping Hare
The Hopping Hare Inn
The Hopping Hare Northampton
The Hopping Hare Inn Northampton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hopping Hare pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Hopping Hare?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hopping Hare?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Hopping Hare?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hopping Hare located?

Situated in Northampton, this luxury inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Northampton Golf Club and Holdenby Almshouse School History Centre. Laser Zone and Franklin's Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Hopping Hare Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay in Northampton….. Thanks very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and efficient on our late check in .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel and bar/restaurant

Lovely place, didn't even know it was there!!! Excellent food and the staff were brilliant at accommodating my check in and request for twin beds. Great all round !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were all very friend and the place was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Excellent service and comfy and clean room ,decent shower also Food in restaurant along vwith service Excellent, Will definitely be starting again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent stay. Friendly staff. Room was comfortable and clean. Food in the restaurant was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good, very pleased.

Very nice establishment with charming staff. Good restaurant with an excellent selection of food. Nice to find somewhere that knows how to cook!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cannot wait to come back for dinner & stay!

It was lovely, I am planning to come back to stay for dinner and and a night's stay to really make the most of it - it was a fantastic room, very large and the bed was huge! The breakfast too was amazing as others have mentioned - absolutely stuffed and was one of the best I've ever had at a hotel. Literally already planning a comeback!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paul

Very helpful, made our 1 night trouble free
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It was very noisy in my room from the refrigerator fans out side my window, breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice scrambled eggs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chantel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We liked it was quaint and quiet, and excellent breakfast. It seems to be getting a little dated, maybe some upgrades on carpet and such would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel clean & tidy - little negatives was how hot it was but it wasn’t their fault with the weather and the bar was shut early but that’s just me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was a good size and the cooked breakfast was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well run family hotel. Lovely breakfast. Appreciated tower fans as very hot. Not an overtly large room and some scuffing / painting / wallpaper areas to address but very clean. About a 40/45 min walk to town
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Have stayed before and it's a nice hotel with great fiod
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Hopping Hare a few times. It is a great pub, the food is very good, and the staff are very helpful. We would recommend the Hopping Hare to anyone. Only down side is getting to the rooms can be a little tricky - narrow passage ways and stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Great little find - lovely staff Nice & clean not noisy Food was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Super friendly people and service. Excellent food quality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service with a really nice atmosphere. Room was spacious and clean. My only complaint would be the mattress was slightly too firm for me and my wifes liking. Will definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast and helpful friendly staff.

Food was exceptional for both evening meal and breakfast and staff was on hand and very helpful and friendly to deal with during my stay. Rooms were of a very good and clean but of an average standard but would stay again just for the food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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