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The Rifle Volunteer

3.5 star property
Ware B&B with bar/lounge

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In the heart of this charming town, The Rifle Volunteer offers a warm atmosphere with a cozy bar. Connect to WiFi, park your car for convenience and enjoy breakfast options. Guests rave about the friendly staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Bar/lounge
$72 nightly
The total price is $87
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Collett Road, Ware, England, SG12 7LY

What's nearby

  • Scott's Grotto - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chadwell Springs Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 33 min drive - 43.4 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 45 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Wembley Stadium - 46 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 37 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 48 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 55 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 66 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 79 min drive
  • St Margarets Station - 5 min drive
  • Harlow Roydon Station - 7 min drive
  • Ware Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Rifle Volunteer

When visiting Ware, The Rifle Volunteer is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Rifle Volunteer?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rifle Volunteer?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rifle Volunteer?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Rifle Volunteer and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around The Rifle Volunteer like?

The Rifle Volunteer is a short 10-minute walk from Ware Station and 13 minutes' walk from Scott's Grotto.

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Reviews

The Rifle Volunteer Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful and varied with a good choice available, including hot and continental options. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good friendly staff, clean room variety with continental breakfast
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A really friendly place to stay.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very polite staff Nice sized room Good location for where I needed to be
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff,very easy checking,clean & was just what I wanted for a night stay,oh & a lovely breakfast
Asa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gerard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Free parking, ware is worth a wlk to.

Staff nice. Room poor and overall dated and in need of a full revamp.
andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room well equipped, clean towels great shower
Robett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A proper pub, excellent facilities, decent breakfast. Clean and tidy, comfortable room. Pleasant staff. Ideal location for my needs too. Fine pint of Guinness.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

frendly and helpfull staff and good parking
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cracking Place

Have been staying here on and off for over 2 yrs. Clean, tidy, friendly staff.
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awsome staff nice and clean brill service
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kevin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Catherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly reception. Room rather small but comfy bed.
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Daniel, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a local no-frills pub with a few rooms for accommodation. It was ideal for our overnight stay. We had a few drinks in the bar, had a brilliant spicy pizza ( cooked to perfection) and enjoyed a pleasant conversation with a local worker. Breakfast was plentiful with food to suit all tastes. The bed was very comfortable and all programmes on the tv were accessible through TNT.
Lynfa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly pub

Friendly and helpful staff and owners. Great communication prior to arrival as our flight was delayed. Very nice pizza - friendly atmosphere. Help with baggage much appreciated- great location for Hertfordshire zoo.
Gail, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Nick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Rifle Volunteer was lovely. The room was clean and warm and everything was to the highest standard for a building of its age. The staff were friendly helpful and accommodating and they also gave us advice on getting about the areaThe breakfast was continental, although there were some hot alternatives that you could help yourself to, so it was more than enough to satisfy any pallet. I would recommend this hotel if you are staying in Ware or visiting the surrounding area.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ticked all my boxes

Couldn’t be more friendly or helpful. Ideal location for my needs, ticks in every box
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

As adverttised

It was the cheapest B&B that I could find in the area but I wasn't disappointed. There were no major issues and I was provided with erything advertised. Also nice to have a pub downstairs for those that want it. The breakfast was basic but there were a few cafes within a 5 minute walking distance.
e, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay. Nice room with separate entrance from main pub building. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Room is very close to the road and because the windows are old wooden ones which don't fit too well there is quite a bit of traffic noise. Didn't particularly bother me though. Would stay again.
Joe, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pretty good place to stay

Good place to stay. It’s not luxury but it’s sweet, homey, and comfortable. The beds were very soft. Very friendly staff. Pretty good self serve continental breakfast. You have your own (hotel room shared) entrance to the rooms after hours. The pub closed earlier than the hours say online on the Sunday which was a shame since we were looking forward to some pizza but no big deal! Convenient walk into town which took about 8 mins to walk. Overall it was a very convenient, decent place to stay.
Maria, 2-night trip