Name: Hopping Hare
Address: 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, England, United Kingdom, Duston, Northamptonshire, GB
Price range: $120–$158 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Hopping Hare, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful service, standout restaurant dinners and hearty breakfasts, and clean, comfortable rooms, while some report early-morning external fan noise and occasional heat during warm weather.

The setting is quiet and convenient for drivers, with free on-site parking, access to the M1 and A45, and some venues like Franklins Gardens within walking distance, though the town centre can require a taxi or a longer walk. Inside, some rooms feel compact or a bit tired, and corridors and stairs can be narrow; blackout blinds and provided fans helped during warm spells. Overall, expect a welcoming, good-value base for short stays or work trips.

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Facilities

Free on-site parking is repeatedly praised. There is an on-site restaurant and bar that can be busy at peak times, plus an outdoor seating/beer garden; some mention narrow passageways and stairs or the bar closing earlier than expected.

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8

Michael

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location with onsite free parking. Room clean and well laid out. Shower cubicle tiny but has good bathroom amenities. Food good with good service. All in all not a bad place to stay and/or dine.

10

Jarrod

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in with pleasant helpful staff. My room was on the top floor and was perfect for my one night. Had a great sleep aided by brilliant blackout blinds. Had an iron too which not all hotels offer. Had fantastic food for dinner including an amazing pulled pork scotch egg and fish pie. Breakfast in the morning was of the same standard, served with a smile and good background music adding to the experience. I chose this hotel on recommendation. It was 12 miles out of my way but worth the extra travel time in my opinion. I managed to finish the final hour of my day with my laptop and a cold pint of San Miguel in the beer garden soaking up some sun. Overall a brilliant relaxing experience and will return next time I’m in the area. Many thanks to all the staff!

10

Teresa

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent small hotel in a quiet setting. Ample parking the taxi only took 10 minutes to get to the centre of Northampton. Staff very helpful and called the taxi each time. Restaurant food was excellent and tables need to be booked at weekends as it is popular with non- resident families and couples dining out. Lovely building ( built 1902) and there is also an outdoor dining area.

10

Peter

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always love staying here when in Northampton. Great restaurant on site and great service from the staff

8

Dean

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Keith

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay, easy to find, good location for my trip. Friendly staff, good food and good service.

10

Susan

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hopping Hare. Service was exemplary, room was clean and plenty big enough. Restaurant food was a notch above your usual pub grub and reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. We stayed one night for a World Cup rugby match at Franklins Gardens which was within walking distance.

10

Mark

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great comfortable hotel .plenty of parking

8

Neil

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Alexander

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice establishment with charming staff. Good restaurant with an excellent selection of food. Nice to find somewhere that knows how to cook!

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as clean, with several noting spotless standards. A few maintenance issues appear, including ingrained mould in some shower sealant or window frames, and occasional scuffed paint or wallpaper.

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Michael

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location with onsite free parking. Room clean and well laid out. Shower cubicle tiny but has good bathroom amenities. Food good with good service. All in all not a bad place to stay and/or dine.

8

Alan

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel & Room are a bit tired and needs a bit of an update/refurbishment. Noticed a bit of mould of a couple of windows but room was very clean. Breakfast was good and of high standard plus plentiful.

10

alison

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff. Great food. Lovely clean, tidy, comfortable room.

10

stephen

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

stephen

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay,room clean and well appointed All staff very welcoming Definitely would recommend staying here

8

sara

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

Ian

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night with family after a driving experience at the nearby aerodrome. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff very friendly and food on the night excellent. Will definitely visit again.

10

Jennifer

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Jenny (staff) is efficient and caring about customer service. I watched her working hard at a busy lunch hour managing multiple tasks. She was courteous and helpful, answering my transportation questions and taking care of so much at once. The food is excellent and room quiet, clean and comfortable.

10

Maria

Aug 5, 2023

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Everything was great, friendly staff, great welcome, clean well equipped room and bathroom. Only slight issue was mold in shower, but obviously ingrained in silicone not on surface, so maintenence rather than cleaning issue.

10

Marie

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was perfect from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The room was spacious, stylish and spotless. The bathroom was great. The staff who work here are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Everyone has a smile. We had an evening meal and breakfast and both were delicious. We couldn’t fault anything and will definitely be back very soon.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally well appointed, with sizes varying from spacious to compact and some décor feeling a bit tired. Noise from external fans has disturbed a few early mornings, and the climate can run warm in hot weather; mattress firmness varies.

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Peter

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Michael

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noise from outside Aircon kicks in at 6:30am

8

Nastassja

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food in the bar area! Room felt a little small and dated, but perfect for a one night stay.

8

Angela

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent food at a good price. Staff are very attentive and helpful. I stayed in a single room which was a little compact but had everything I needed. Would definitely stay again.

8

Chantel

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

stephen

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay,room clean and well appointed All staff very welcoming Definitely would recommend staying here

8

sara

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

8

Dean

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Ian

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night with family after a driving experience at the nearby aerodrome. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff very friendly and food on the night excellent. Will definitely visit again.

10

Susan

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hopping Hare. Service was exemplary, room was clean and plenty big enough. Restaurant food was a notch above your usual pub grub and reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. We stayed one night for a World Cup rugby match at Franklins Gardens which was within walking distance.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and very helpful, with smooth check-ins and thoughtful help such as arranging early breakfasts and accommodating late arrivals.

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Wendy

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay, needed early breakfast so staff suggested ordering night before which worked out a treat. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

10

Gabrielle

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked this for our staff who were away training. They fed back to me that they really enjoyed staying at the Hopping Hare. The hospitality was amazing and the food was really delicious. It’s definitely somewhere to return to. Thank you for looking after them so well.

10

Neil

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly, food was lovely.

10

KJ

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed the stay. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Thanks

10

stephen

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

stephen

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay,room clean and well appointed All staff very welcoming Definitely would recommend staying here

10

Melissa

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, room was a good size and the cooked breakfast was lovely!

10

Jennifer

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Jenny (staff) is efficient and caring about customer service. I watched her working hard at a busy lunch hour managing multiple tasks. She was courteous and helpful, answering my transportation questions and taking care of so much at once. The food is excellent and room quiet, clean and comfortable.

8

Neil

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Peter

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and efficient on our late check in .

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Location

Quiet setting convenient for drivers with easy access to the M1/A45; Franklins Gardens is walkable. The town centre typically needs a taxi or a longer walk.

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Michael

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location with onsite free parking. Room clean and well laid out. Shower cubicle tiny but has good bathroom amenities. Food good with good service. All in all not a bad place to stay and/or dine.

10

Teresa

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent small hotel in a quiet setting. Ample parking the taxi only took 10 minutes to get to the centre of Northampton. Staff very helpful and called the taxi each time. Restaurant food was excellent and tables need to be booked at weekends as it is popular with non- resident families and couples dining out. Lovely building ( built 1902) and there is also an outdoor dining area.

10

Ian

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, good value for money, good polite service. Conve ient for M1 and A45

8

sara

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

David

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight business stop, ideal for the area.

10

Keith

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay, easy to find, good location for my trip. Friendly staff, good food and good service.

10

Mark

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely place to stay when in Northampton. Very friendly staff , comfortable and clean rooms

10

Ian

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night with family after a driving experience at the nearby aerodrome. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff very friendly and food on the night excellent. Will definitely visit again.

10

Susan

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hopping Hare. Service was exemplary, room was clean and plenty big enough. Restaurant food was a notch above your usual pub grub and reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. We stayed one night for a World Cup rugby match at Franklins Gardens which was within walking distance.

10

Mark

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great comfortable hotel .plenty of parking

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Dining

Food receives frequent praise for both dinner and breakfast, described as above typical pub fare and good value. The restaurant is popular at busy times, so booking can help.

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10

Jarrod

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in with pleasant helpful staff. My room was on the top floor and was perfect for my one night. Had a great sleep aided by brilliant blackout blinds. Had an iron too which not all hotels offer. Had fantastic food for dinner including an amazing pulled pork scotch egg and fish pie. Breakfast in the morning was of the same standard, served with a smile and good background music adding to the experience. I chose this hotel on recommendation. It was 12 miles out of my way but worth the extra travel time in my opinion. I managed to finish the final hour of my day with my laptop and a cold pint of San Miguel in the beer garden soaking up some sun. Overall a brilliant relaxing experience and will return next time I’m in the area. Many thanks to all the staff!

8

Kevin

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Teresa

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent small hotel in a quiet setting. Ample parking the taxi only took 10 minutes to get to the centre of Northampton. Staff very helpful and called the taxi each time. Restaurant food was excellent and tables need to be booked at weekends as it is popular with non- resident families and couples dining out. Lovely building ( built 1902) and there is also an outdoor dining area.

10

stephen

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Susan

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The team were very helpful and friendly, my room was cosy but spacious with a great cooked breakfast. The food in the restaurant was absolutely amazing, far and way above average pub grub. I travel a lot of work and this is now one of my favourite places to stay.

10

Helen

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Susan

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hopping Hare. Service was exemplary, room was clean and plenty big enough. Restaurant food was a notch above your usual pub grub and reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. We stayed one night for a World Cup rugby match at Franklins Gardens which was within walking distance.

10

stephen

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice evening meal

8

Alexander

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice establishment with charming staff. Good restaurant with an excellent selection of food. Nice to find somewhere that knows how to cook!

10

Marie

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was perfect from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The room was spacious, stylish and spotless. The bathroom was great. The staff who work here are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Everyone has a smile. We had an evening meal and breakfast and both were delicious. We couldn’t fault anything and will definitely be back very soon.

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Month	Average price
January	$122
February	$124
March	$121
April	$119
May	$116
June	$121
July	$162
August	$129
September	$120
October	$115
November	$113
December	$116

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $154	5 $150
6 $120	7 $149	8	9 $156	10 $131	11 $133	12
13 $122	14 $145	15 $151	16	17 $135	18	19 $149
20 $127	21 $147	22 $150	23 $151	24 $135	25 $154	26
27 $130	28 $153	29 $151	30 $154

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $138	2 $142	3 $157
4 $128	5 $146	6 $156	7 $152	8 $128	9 $133	10
11 $133	12 $146	13 $158	14 $146	15 $143	16 $133	17 $146
18 $120	19 $134	20 $153	21 $146	22 $142	23 $133	24 $158
25 $122	26 $146	27 $146	28 $146	29 $145	30 $133	31 $157

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