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The Wild Boar

4.4(1,572)
Hotel

About

Wild Boar Estate offers a rustic yet refined setting for business events, nestled in peaceful Lake District woodlands between Kendal and Bowness-on-Windermere. The inn combines cosy, open-fire lounges with upscale rooms featuring modern comforts and touches of traditional charm.

The Grill & Smokehouse serves locally sourced British fare alongside house-brewed ales, creating a warm atmosphere for client dinners or team gatherings. Complimentary on-site parking and private woodland trails add to the estate’s appeal as a distinctive, turnkey venue for small corporate retreats or meetings.

Best for

  • Rustic team retreats with woodland activities
  • Client dinners by open fireside
  • Multi-night corporate stays in countryside

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Food & Beverage
On-site smokehouse and brewery with home-brewed beers
The Wild Boar Estate features a Grill & Smokehouse restaurant serving British dishes made with local produce and flavors from its own smokehouse. The Brewhouse offers a selection of carefully crafted home-brewed ales, creating a distinctive culinary
Setting
Rural woodland estate with private trails
Set within a peaceful woodland estate near Kendal and Bowness-on-Windermere, guests can explore private woodland trails on the property, offering a tranquil natural setting for breaks or outdoor activities.
Atmosphere
Cosy rustic coaching inn ambiance
The venue blends classic and upscale rooms with a cosy, rustic coaching inn feel, featuring old oak beams, open fires, slate floors, and quirky historic details that create a warm, inviting environment.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 1,572 reviews