Bowness on Windermere

Wild Boar Estate | Bar, Restaurant & Inn

Name: Wild Boar Estate | Bar, Restaurant & Inn
Address: Crook Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3NF, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Crook Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3NF, United Kingdom

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★★★★4-star hotel

Wild Boar Estate is a five‑star coaching inn set in private woodland in the Lake District, positioned between Kendal and Bowness‑on‑Windermere. The property has 32 individually styled rooms and on‑site dining and drinking facilities, including a Grill & Smokehouse and a Brewhouse that produces its own ales, plus a cosy bar and lounge with open fires. Guests can explore estate woodland trails, use meeting and celebration spaces, and receive complimentary on‑site parking when booking direct.

Wild Boar Estate | Bar, Restaurant & Inn

Score breakdown

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StayScore

88/100

8.8/10

4.4/5

Scores last verified: 17 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 88/100

Wild Boar Estate | Bar, Restaurant & Inn is best suited to travellers seeking a characterful, five‑star coaching inn experience in the Lake District rather than a town‑centre stay. Set in private woodland between Kendal and Bowness‑on‑Windermere, it attracts walkers, couples and food‑and‑drink fans who value cosy fireside evenings, an intimate atmosphere and strong dining and brewing identity. The estate works well for short breaks, celebratory meals and exploring nearby fells while offering a peaceful, rural alternative to busier lakeside hotels.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Private parkingFamily roomsFree WiFiRestaurantNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarExceptional breakfast

Highlights

✓ Private woodland setting between Kendal and Bowness‑on‑Windermere
✓ Strong food and drink focus with a Grill & Smokehouse and estate brewhouse
✓ Cosy, characterful five‑star coaching inn ideal for intimate breaks

Things to know

• Rural location means some travel time to larger attractions and shops
• Popular for dining and events, so room availability can be limited at peak times

Hotel surroundings