The Wild Boar

What a great couple of nights we have just had at the Wild Boar. The hotel is set a short way out of Bowness and ideally a car is required to access the surrounding areas. It is set in its own grounds and there are pleasant walks, short or long, depending on what you require. There is adequate parking around the hotel although it does sprawl over several small locations. We were given a room at the back of the hotel and we carried our luggage up several flights of stairs. The room was very pleasant with a large king size plus bed, the wardrobe hanging space was a bit strange. The bathroom had a bath with a shower overhead and was fine for our needs. We ate in the hotel on both nights and the food was fine to good. The fish and chips on the first night was slightly overcooked but all other meals were fine, no complaints at all on the second night. Breakfast on both mornings was outstanding, plentiful selection and big portions. The bar area is very cosy with large leather seats and roaring fires serving their own brewed beer and a fine selection of wines and spirits. However the one consistent and pleasing aspect was the service. Every member of staff, in every role was polite and professional and we had some good laughs with them. I would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you

Anyone that likes the flavour of wood and fire will be in heaven here. Everything is cooked over the grill or prepared in the smokehouse outside. Smoke being my favourite flavour - i was in heaven. The hotel was immaculate , bedrooms very clean and the bar / restaurant still in xmas decor. They brew their own ales so we went straight to the bar to get started on the beer. The menus are great , there`s so much to choose from. Unfortunately our first choices were sold out after the new year rush but that couldn`t be helped. What we chose was really tasty. Wine was very well priced and plenty to choose from in all price ranges. Service was slow but it was a few days into the new year and staff were thin on the ground due to xmas working rotas.....understood. Main question "would we return" ? - Absolutely , its a nice place to escape , the prices are good , the food extremely comforting and apparently the smoked afternoon savoury teas are to die for. Plus i must get a tour of the smokehouse next visit. Thanks to all.

We’ve just visited for the festive afternoon tea for the second year now, loved the first visit so made sure we came again while visiting from newcastle. The bar is so lovely and festive with fires going and tasteful Christmas decorations everywhere, friendly and attentive staff and the afternoon tea was plentiful and absolutely delicious. We couldn’t eat it all so brought some cakes home, fantastic value at £35 per person with a choice of alcoholic drinks. A place we will definitely be returning to again on our next visit.

We were upgraded to the bridal Suite at no extra cost ❤️This was Amazing and just what we needed. The room is so decadent and inviting with lovely decorative touches and a huge double free standing bath . Prosecco and bottle water were provided Dinner was served in the restaurant and breakfast , the food did was excellent and well prepared with good service Thanks Dot &Liam 1/12/24

Booked a room and also a table in the restaurant Arrived just before check in and found hotel busy so had to park at rear car park had to go up and down a few stairs to get to reception which wasn’t ideal as my wife is struggling with a bad knee but it was manageable. Greeted at reception by a member of staff who was really polite and helpful we were offered a whiskey or a sherry for free if we wanted one Found the room to be very spacious although slightly dated it was very clean , bed was very spacious and comfortable. We had a table booked at the restaurant a two hour slot that we booked online , restaurant is amazing set out is awesome staff and service really good the food was absolutely out of this world highly recommended

Traditional tavern with much character and charm. Welcoming fire by the bar with cozy corners to sit with a bottle of their own brew. A maze of narrow corridors leads to bedrooms each named with a breed of pig. Our room had old quirky accessories and lovely bathroom with walk in shower. ‘Bath House’ Patchouli and black pepper scented products has made a new customer out of me! We slept well. Extensive car parking round the perimeter of the building (which looks like it has had many extensions over the years). A selection of wellie boots available for those who wish to explore the grounds. The Breakfast was delicious! Great selection of tasty produce and served with attention to detail. Our only dislike was being pressurised into leaving a review (which links to trip advisor) on a screen in front of the receptionist on checkout.