Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3NF, United Kingdom
#32 of 35 B&Bs and inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 465 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 1, 2025
Caroline
United KingdomEverything was great. Super friendly staff and my poodles were treated like royalty. They all went the extra mile and we will be back.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Ariana
United KingdomBeautiful location, lovely woodland walk, amazing food, brilliant staff, beautiful clean rooms. Overall amazing experience and noted for next time - dog friendly!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Sheila
United KingdomFriendly staff , lovely room and food !
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Nasrat
United KingdomIt was all very good and will be visiting again. Only downside is that they don’t have a lift, but you could probably request a ground floor room.
Lovely setting, clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Peter
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like.
The Wild Boar is a superb Inn in a wonderfull position. Our room was very comfortable and we slept well in the large bed. The restaurant was a pleasant room. The menu was extensive with interesting dishes. Continental breakfast was to die for! Above all, the staff are wonderful, attentive, charming, and interested in you and your needs.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Richard
United StatesSits on a busy road, but our room was quiet
Great staff, food, and room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Mandi
United KingdomRoad too noisy. Room wasn't clean. We found an empty crisp packet behind the dressing table and paper rubbish left on table
Tranquility
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Chloe
United KingdomNothing!
Spacious and clean rooms, staff were really friendly and it was in a great location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Robert
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Room spacious, great attention to detail. Dinner was excellent. Breakfast Buffet selection was outstanding, one of the best we have experienced.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Gary
United StatesClose to the lakes but not the crowds!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Parker1796
United KingdomThe location of the property was convenient, slightly tucked away but only a short drive (less than ten minutes) into Windemere. Upon arriving, parking was straightforward & it was easy enough to secure a space. Checking in, the staff member was informative, friendly & accommodating. We had time to kill before our check-in time so sat in the bar area, which was lovely. The rooms were light, very spacious & clean. We’d definitely visit The Wild Boar again! Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Ian
United KingdomHidden away from Bowness & probably too far to walk, makes the Wild Boar Estate a perfect getaway for a lovely stay. Really nice & attentive staff. Food was fantastic.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Kate
United KingdomThe bathroom was a bit tired looking, although everything worked.
Lovely big room, comfy bed. The food was amazing. Relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Marcus
United KingdomThe staff went above and beyond it was fantastic!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Hatton
United KingdomThe black pudding on breakfast was very overcooked.
The staff were lovely and very friendly. The room was very nice and bed was very comfortable. The restaurant looked fantastic and the evening meal was amazing. Lots of breakfast choices. Ideal location for short drive to go visiting the lakes.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Nikki
United KingdomThe room was very hot, the hotel provided a fan to help. The hotel is in the lake district however you have to either drive or get a taxi to get to Windermere as it was very unsafe to walk on the roads. Not great if you want it as a base for hiking/walking. There were great activities at the hotel however we found it very expensive.
Lovely hotel, all the staff were lovely, the hotel was very clean with good amenities. There is a woodland walk on the grounds which was great for a short walk in nature.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Derek
United KingdomNo air con
Everything
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Paula
United KingdomNothing
The cosiness of the hotel & the log fire in the bar is very welcoming. All the staff were pleasant & helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The afternoon tea was different, very tasty, and nicely presented. Home brewed beer .. my husband enjoyed very much. The breakfast was also very good, I especially loved the porridge, & also the home smoked salmon. Thank you for the upgrade it was greatly appreciated… and we look forward to staying again in the not so distant future.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Opal
United KingdomI enjoyed my stay! The area is serene, featuring a lovely picnic garden. The food is delicious, with excellent breakfast choices. The staff are friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Mariesha
United KingdomI am trying to think….
Wonderful stay Beautiful hotel was treated very well by staff The room was clean and comfortable The grounds were beautiful Food and service very good Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomBathroom was a little tired and could do with updating.
Great location. Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 8, 2025
Theresa
AustraliaThe whole place was very quiet and peaceful. The restaurant area was cosy and very English country. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety to choose from.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomThe only thing I could complain about, was, they made this oak smoked butter that was unbelievable.... but I couldn't buy any to take home.
The room was classic but modern. Shower was great. Staff were exceptional. Food was amazing!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Emma
United KingdomBathroom could do with being a walk in shower instead of a shower over the bath but other than that everything was lovely
Everything. The room was amazing, even just the classic double we stayed in exceeded my expectations, good size room and the bed is huge! The meal at night was amazing and the breakfast was beautiful
Stayed in June 2025
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