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The Rifle Volunteer

Property class: 3.5

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A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a tap labeled "IPA".
A pub with a bar, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a remote control on a brown towel.
A staircase with a chandelier, a large window with a view, and framed pictures on the walls.
A patio area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by green artificial grass and dense foliage.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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21 Collett Road, Ware, England, SG12 7LY
  • Place, Tumbling Bay Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Scott's Grotto
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a remote control on a brown towel.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a window, and a door.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ware

The Rifle Volunteer places you within a leisurely stroll of Tumbling Bay Lake and Scott's Grotto. This 7-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Tumbling Bay Lake - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Scott's Grotto - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chadwell Springs Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 49 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ware Station - 10 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hop Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ware Beefeater - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Three Lakes Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Rifle Volunteer

Guests of The Rifle Volunteer enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Rifle Volunteer?

This bed & breakfast is located in Ware, a short 13-minute walk from Tumbling Bay Lake and also 13 minutes on foot from Scott's Grotto. You'll also find River Lee Country Park and Chadwell Springs Golf Course within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rifle Volunteer?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rifle Volunteer on Sep 2, 2026 start from $122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Rifle Volunteer?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Rifle Volunteer include a casino at the property?

No, The Rifle Volunteer doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Rifle Volunteer?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Rifle Volunteer?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge and a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include a fireplace.

Does The Rifle Volunteer have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Rifle Volunteer feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Rifle Volunteer offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Rifle Volunteer allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Rifle Volunteer.

Does The Rifle Volunteer have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from The Rifle Volunteer?

The closest major airport to The Rifle Volunteer is Stansted Airport (STN), which is 19.5 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 23.2 mi away (55-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Rifle Volunteer?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Rifle Volunteer that offer a balcony.

The Rifle Volunteer Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 154 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay, the breakfast was very nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm welcome with a room that was clean and comfortable, just right for a night or two. Breakfast was a simple, easy selection with very friendly staff to assist. Very easy check in and out. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent food and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good friendly staff, clean room variety with continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

A really friendly place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice welcome , enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,very easy checking,clean & was just what I wanted for a night stay,oh & a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff Nice sized room Good location for where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine place to stay it has all you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, I had a compact but functional ensuite single room. The continental style breakfast was very good with lots of variety. If I'm in the area again I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room well equipped, clean towels great shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
frendly and helpfull staff and good parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great stay

Super! Manager was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

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

Nice little pub

Very nice staff, unfortunately it was one of the most hottest nights of the year, no fan in the room and couldn’t sleep, not the hotels fault but a fan in the room would have been a help, but again nice pub and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met by the very helpful landlord, Nigel. The Volunteer doesn’t pretend to be anything that it’s not. Very comfortable and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awsome staff nice and clean brill service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for me to stay while visiting family near by, Nigel and everyone at the Rifle were welcoming and helpful. If you’re looking for a clean, affordable “room at the inn” this comes highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the stay was good. Couldn’t fault the staff - welcoming, friendly and very helpful. The accommodation was very basic and tired. Needs an update. Again, the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A proper pub, excellent facilities, decent breakfast. Clean and tidy, comfortable room. Pleasant staff. Ideal location for my needs too. Fine pint of Guinness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

Cracking Place

Have been staying here on and off for over 2 yrs. Clean, tidy, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm friendly staff but if looking for comfort and more than one night stay then not really the place for you Met my needs for a short stay with no frills and if that’s what’s needed then not a bad choice Breakfast basic and again no frills
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly reception. Room rather small but comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Free parking, ware is worth a wlk to.

Staff nice. Room poor and overall dated and in need of a full revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Very decent overnight stay - Recommended

The room was fairly small, and quite basic, but the price was also very reasonable considering breakfast is included. Everything was clean, and everything worked, so as purely an overnight stay on a budget it's pretty much ideal. Not noisy, even though it's over a pub. TV good, shower works fine, comfortable bed, and the breakfast in the morning was also very good. They don't do a full English (fair enough at this cost), but have hot eggs and a very good spread on the continental side. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025