Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3NF, United Kingdom
#34 of 37 B&Bs and Inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 542 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 March 2024
Susan
United KingdomThe evening meal was not up to A good Standard
The breakfast was excellent service very good and Staff friendly .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe add on for parking because we booked through bookings.com we had suggested the place to our family so we had 3 rooms but we all felt the parking charge was unfair we arrived at 4pm went by our car to the wedding we were attending and left by 9.30 am there was plenty of parking so we felt upset by the charge.
Lovely location Nice room and Fabulous breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Belinda
United KingdomA long wait for breakfast and we were a little disappointed with dinner.
Great location, full of character, attention to detail, lovely open fires. Big comfortable bed.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Dounia
United KingdomWe thought it looked a bit tired from the outside.we were totally shocked that after spending over £850.00 for one night stay,between 4 of us,we had to pay a £12.00 parking fee!!!!! Absolutely awful. Nine of us have ever hear of this before.
Like the cozy atmosphere in the dining and bar area, we also had a spacious room. The sofa was a nice touch.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Stuart
United KingdomBar could have a more 'lite bite' element to it as afternoon tea is filling. Get hungry later and only choices are full meals which are a little too much (albeit very tasty!)
Fantastic rooms, excellent food and fantastic staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Sweenyt2
United KingdomVery expensive for food and watch out for the add on service charge on your bill. We were not asked it just got added. From the rooms we saw all of them are twins with beds pushed together( hate that) and even the quilts are singles joined take doubles. The sink in the bathroom was partially blocked and took an age to drain.
Very cosy with the fires and eclectic layout and areas. Could be seen as a plus or a minus but it's a good hours walk to windermere, great on a nice day.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Kelton
United KingdomThe setting is fantastic and it hasn’t lot it’s traditional character.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing.
Service, food, log fire, location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Elaine
United KingdomThis is our second visit to the wild boar inn the first time our room was a lovely themed room we decided to treat family for a Christmas trip and this time the rooms were at back of building and more basic lamp light was out and knobs missing from wardrobe . The bar staff were ( female bar tender ) seemed quite abrupt and refused to change a bottle of tonic water as we ordered wrong flavour . We stayed for dinner head water was distant an uninterested in our order failing to mention certain items on menu like sauce to accompany steak over all a certain attention to detail was missing the breakfast staff were on the other hand very good
The property is well situated near Bowness and a few miles from other towns
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
David
United KingdomThe bath had no running hot water. Tried ringing reception but no answer.
Stunning property, very warm & welcoming
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Gerard
United KingdomLovely Hotel ,but a bit of a trek to Bowness taxi each way about £15
Great hotel food good ,but a bit pricey
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Diane
United KingdomNot great kerb appeal, in need of an update. Parking fee and service charges are a joke!
Lovely rustic pub, with great grounds and log fires.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Mark
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
David
United Kingdomnothing
continental breakfast was well presented and varied and met my needs. dinner was excellent tasty , well presented and filling. Staff were exceptionally curtious.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Djones1976
IrelandThe added cost of parking £12 per day on there own site is a bit expensive
Loved the location and grounds, the staff were 1st class couldn’t be nicer and more helpful Beds were really comfortable and rooms were a good size making the stay even better.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Wendy
United KingdomRoom needs air con.
First class service, delicious food.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Mark
United KingdomAlthough dinner was nice, I didn't find it exceptional for the price and service didn't feel the best we had experienced either. We spend a lot of money on the room booking, the bar and an evening meal then on the way out they asked us to pay another £12 for car parking which we felt was just a rip off to be honest
Breakfast was nice, place is old but room very well refurbished to a good standard
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Andy
United KingdomThe only thing throughout our stay, was the bathroom (room 31), it was a bit disappointing, not what we would have expected for the money paid. It really does need an upgrade and quick. There was mildew and trapped dirt in the silicone around the bath, some of the trim was all broken and cracked. The shower was very antiquated and I could not get the shower head down to the height I would have liked. The loo seat needed tightening up, it moved all over the place! The whole bathroom seemed a wee bit 'dirty' to us. Please upgrade asap.
The whole ambiance of The Wild Boar Inn was really lovely. The food was really stunning, the staff we came across were all lovely, accommodating and friendly, a credit to the place. The room was really comfortable, well equipped and a huge bed, just one disappointing aspect (see below). The walks through the grounds are very good and lots of information about them, we saw a good bit of wildlife!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Dianne
United KingdomThe inclusion of a service charge to our overall bill, without any explanation of what it was for. As 2 couples, we would never leave a tip of £60plus for one meal.
Food was amazing, we had the alternative afternoon tea and it was the best I've ever had.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Tracey
United KingdomThe rooms are looking a little tired and could do with a little bit of a freshen up
Breaking was excellent and plenty of choice .The staff here cannot be more helpful and always happy to help. Thank you
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Michael
United KingdomCar parking charges. No reason for this.
Location,food friendliness.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomPrices in the restaurant very expensive £20+ just for a burger.
Hotel was lovely and clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Hudson
United KingdomNot enough lounge space for relaxing in the evening
Old world charm , great food , comfortable rooms
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Anne
United KingdomHaving to pay £12 to park because we had booked through booking.com - you have no choice but to park onsite as it is off the beaten track. Companies shouldn't use the third party booking sites if they then penalise guests for using them. Drinks are very expensive too
Breakfast was good. Room was pleasant but very warm. OK once I had asked for an electric fan. Bathroom was a bit tired - shower not great.
Stayed in August 2023
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