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The Rifle Volunteer

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ware with free breakfast and a bar

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21 Collett Road, Ware, England, SG12 7LY
  • Place, River Lea
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Paradise Wildlife Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hatfield House
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Ware

Within a short walk of Scott's Grotto, The Rifle Volunteer is within a mile (2 km) of Chadwell Springs Golf Course. 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

  • River Lea - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Paradise Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • The Henry Moore Foundation - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Hatfield House - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 26 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hop Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ware Tandoori - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sea Tree - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪China Red - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rifle Volunteer - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rifle Volunteer

Bed & breakfast in Ware with free breakfast and a bar
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

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.

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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 Scott's Grotto and also 17 minutes on foot from Chadwell Springs Golf Course. You'll also find River Lea and River Lee Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available 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 u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and free breakfast plus some guestrooms include fireplaces.

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?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 with balconies at The Rifle Volunteer.

Reviews

The Rifle Volunteer Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riffle Volunteer, is a lovely old English Pub, The Manager, and The Staff, are Fantastic!! And went above and beyond. The Rooms are Clean, but basic and could do with a lick of paint to freshen their up. But apart from that it's a charming little tradition pub. The outside garden is lovely, and there is parking, but it's a small car park. But i loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Traditional pub, was great for a drink, relaxed atmosphere. The room we stayed in was very simple, basic and small. Individual room with toilet, very dated and run down with just a tiny sink, no other furnishings. Tins of cleaning products and fly spray on the windowsill. An overall stale smell in the room to mask an unclean smell and smell of cigarette smoke. Separate shower room with no window. Very dark and dinghy. Needs a full modernisation and renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So essentially it is a few rooms above a pub, but it isn't awful, just not amazing and that is how I am basing this on (having stayed in hostels and five star I have to be honest about my review). The parking is fine, imagine you need to be in to ensure a space as quote small, we were there on a Saturday night where there seemed to be a party - sadly this meant check in was noisy and we couldn't hear much but the lady was really kind and nice so was impressed with her (and other staff friendly). Went up to room and one of the hottest days of the year and no fan which was far from ideal as needed windows open but the noise from the party was deafening with it open so really no choices on this front. Small bedroom but adequate however bathroom had nowhere to hang anything, no shelf for toiletries and shower tray didn't drain very quickly. The light from the streetlight directly outside shone through our window all night and the blind did little to stop it coming through the edges, maybe a curtain on top would help. The breakfast was actually fine, plenty to eat and drink but do not expect gourmet, however did a job as we were in a rush. Essentially the staff saved the day on this hotel as they are great but if I had to value what we paid over the worth it probably was a little further apart than I would like however we were tied with location and little choice in the town. If you want no frills and are happy to pay the prices quoted then this hotel will be grand for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

andrew

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Peter-John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not happy!

Dirty cobwebs in the shower space, mouldy paintwork, dirty sink plug. No curtain in the bathroom which faced the beer garden! Bedside lamp and only socket in the room was near the foot of the bed. Car park motion light was above the external door which was next to the back door to the pub! I did a video but couldn't upload on here. The staff were great but the venue itself wasn't good at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Kevin & Friends Fishing trip

Had a lovely relaxing stay. Staff / management were friendly, welcoming and attentive. Atmosphere in bar was great with plenty of friendly locals. Room was clean and comfortable and breakfast more than sufficient with a wide range of cereals, juice, cheese and meats along with toast, crumpets and croissants. With off street parking and a large outdoor seating area. Great value too. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Robett

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

2/10 Terrible

Christine Margaret

Nightmare

Sorry to say it was awful! Toilet didn’t flush. Had a karaoke event right under our room extremely loud. We could feel the vibration on the floor and on the walls and even on the toilet!! We were not told before we booked about it or we would not have booked!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025