Escape to The Wild Boar, a luxury eco-certified inn nestled in the countryside. Unwind with a drink at the bar, indulge in English breakfast or explore the garden and terrace.
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 9 min drive
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive
Burneside Station - 7 min drive
Windermere Station - 15 min drive
Staveley Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
The Watermill Inn & Brewery - 5 min drive
The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 5 min drive
Trattoria - 5 min drive
The Albert - 5 min drive
Bodega - 5 min drive
About this property
The Wild Boar
The Wild Boar puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious inn include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Czech, English, Polish, Romanian
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 12 per night)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Archery
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 for adults and GBP 8 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 12 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Best Western Famous Wild Boar Crook
Best Western Famous Wild Boar Hotel Crook
Wild Boar Inn Windermere
Wild Boar Inn
Wild Boar Windermere
The Wild Boar Hotel Crook
The Wild Boar Windermere Lake District
Best Western Famous Wild Boar
The Wild Boar Inn
The Wild Boar Windermere
The Wild Boar Inn Windermere
Frequently asked questions
Does The Wild Boar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Wild Boar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Wild Boar?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Wild Boar?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 12 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Wild Boar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Wild Boar and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Wild Boar?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Wild Boar like?
The Wild Boar is located a short 1-minute walk from Lyth Valley.
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The Wild Boar Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Beautiful stay! We had the best time for my husbands birthday. Staff very friendly and food was unbelievably amazing.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 November 2024
An excellent quiet setting, yet close to Bowness and Windermere. Excellent Customer service throughout by the staff. Food excellent quality.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Lovely stay thanks but lots of stairs so be careful if you have mobility issues!
Angus
Angus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Amazing
Amazing food and rooms
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 November 2024
This is the 3 rd time we have stayed at the Wild Boar and we decided to
Upgrade our room this time . Unfortunately the shower had not be cleaned and had cobwebs hanging from
It clearly
Indicating it had not been cleaned throughly for some time . All staff were friendly and the meals are fantastic unfortunately the standard of cleanliness of the shower somewhat tarnished the stay as the room upgrade was significantly more expensive than the standard rooms.
Allen
Allen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
Absolutely lovely hotel. Great rooms and bar/ restaurant area. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The fact that there was a beautiful woodland walk from the hotel was a bonus. Will definitely be returning.
Sian
Sian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
This is exactly how an English inn stay should be like.
Erik Bength
Erik Bength, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 July 2024
The hotel was lovely, clean, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant wasn’t great at first but the staff were helpful in finding a work around
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2023
amazing hotel , friendly staff , fabulous food definitely would recommend
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2024
Stay 24/06/24
Excellent overnight stay
Alternative afternoon tea really enjoyable friendly and helpful staff
Would highly recommend
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 September 2024
Very nice hotel and breakfast. All staff very friendly.
Only thing is we had to pay a charge for parking (£12)
as we booked with Tesco Club card, charge service charge for drinks and they added a £1 donation for plant a tree. It would be nice if you were asked if you wanted to contribute before adding it to your bill.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Great Stay with our dog
We had another wonderful overnight stay here and brought our dog this time. He was welcomed and there was even a dog goody bag in the room!
All staff members were very polite and we were made to feel welcome.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2024
Amazing food.
The Food was amazing! Staff were excellent and the kitchen adjusted meals for my husband who can't eat dairy. They even created him a special dessert.
The room was large and comfortable.
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2023
Lovely old property staff very friendly and helpful food excellent
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
Nice little Inn
Really nice little inn, service was good. The extra charges I thought were a bit overpriced. £30 per day per dog was £120 for us but the worst charge was the £15 per day for parking. There is no option as it’s quite out of the way and there is other option. It goes as a 5 star - not sure about that. We had a double bed which is really small maybe we are used to a bigger bed, so was not that comfortable and there was mould in the shower, which is an easy fix.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 April 2024
Lovely hôtel - perfect for Lake Windermere. Facilities in the hotel are great: there are even wellingtons you can borrow to do a woodland walk. The restaurant is fantastic with high quality food. The lounge and reception area have wonderful open fires which make it feel really cosy. Our feature room was fantastic and roomy.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2023
A lovely character full hotel with excellent food & attentive staff.
Very dog friendly with extensive dog walk in its grounds
Aiden
Aiden, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 February 2024
Comfy, cosy and great food
Great stay, high quality food, comfy beds. Parking is additional cost £12 as is a dog staying £30, both we thought was high. We dined in the bar area, food was brilliant but think the lighting could be dimmed in the evening to create more ambiance.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 June 2024
Very nice but staff…
Very nice hotel although aspects are due for update. Comfortable rooms and dining space. Excellent breakfast choice and quality. Staff are very distant however - no smiles, no pleasantries and they generally don’t seem to like to be bothered. All staff appear like this.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 July 2023
Beautiful hotel
Very friendly welcome staff, beautiful hotel. Food and drink high quality but is on the pricey side and we had a leaky tap in our bathroom but all in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 March 2024
Birthday treat
Lovely stay, food excellent, room not as nice as pictured and noisy as near the stairs
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 January 2023
Lovely hotel
Very helpful friendly staff ! Lovely hotel and great breakfast dining area food and bar areas lovely . Nice rooms definitely return
jill
jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2022
Lovely old world place to stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. All areas very clean.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 June 2024
Anniversary weekend away
Hotel room was really nice and spacious. Friendly staff and helpful.
Large carpark for your stay but no electrical ports for electric vehicles so not that eco friendly.
On check out after a 2 night stay had to pay £12 parking fee even though there’s no alternative as your in the middle of the countryside so seems rather cheeky, also £1 to plant a tree, I didn’t plant a tree and then £12 service charge, this on top of the hotel cost and the parking fees.
Restaurant food was very nice but not alit of choice so went into Windermere in our second night,