Christmas

Picture a traditional scene, with Father Christmas outside a snow bedecked coaching inn situated in the English Lake District with cosy log fires showing through the windows. Picture yourself as a guest of the Famous Wild Boar. Although we cannot guarantee a white Christmas, you can be assured of a relaxing, traditional holiday. Low oak beams, original flagstone floors, combined with friendly, courteous and attentive service, complete the unique character and ambience that is the Famous Wild Boar.

Programme of Events

Arriving 23rd December for 4 nights

Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Your Festive celebrations start with the Famous Wild Boar welcome. You will be greeted with a warm glass of mulled wine and a selection of cakes and scones await you in the lounge and bar. Once you have settled in to your Christmas surroundings Andy and the team will be hosting a local beer tasting in the bar where you will be able to decide which local brew will be your favourite during your stay.

This evening Head Chef Marc Sanders and his brigade will be serving you a three course candlelit dinner, this will begin to the sounds of the Lakeland Hand Bell ringers.

Following dinner we would like to invite you to an evening at the races,  where only those who have studied the form will find themselves in the winner’s enclosure.

Christmas Eve – Thursday 24th December 2009

There is no need to wake early as we are serving breakfast until 10.30am this morning.

From midday onwards there will be the chance to explore the 72 acres of woodland at the rear the hotel and the added bonus of collecting some festive treasure at the same time by completing our Woodland Treasure Hunt.

For those returning from the Treasure Hunt we will be serving toasted tea cakes and warm drinks from 3pm, so pick yourself a spot near one of the fires and enjoy.

We will be offering you the chance to sample some of the wines from our extensive wine list later this afternoon, a great opportunity to discover some essential trivia to impress friends and family in the future, also it’s an excellent opportunity to try a glass or two.

This evening we will start with Champagne and canapé drinks reception, we will then serve you a 3 course candle lit dinner were you will be joined by the Carol Singers who will entertain you with renditions of your favourite Christmas Carols.

Following dinner this evening we will be holding a “Nearest the Pin” Golf competition although this involves no actual Golf Balls or Clubs, we will have our own plus fours expert on hand to assist you.

Christmas Day - Friday 25th December 2009

A very Merry Christmas to you all, the day starts with a glass of Bucks Fizz followed by a traditional Lakeland Breakfast. This year Santa will be arriving later than usual (due to changes in the Route Management Department) but we have been led to believe he will be arriving at the hotel at 10.00am with presents for everyone.

We will leave the rest of the morning for you prepare for your Christmas Feast. Following lunch is the chance to relax and unwind in front of a roaring fire, whilst listening to the Queens speech, for those who are still a little peckish Christmas cake will be available in the lounge.

The evening is a less formal affair with a light buffet supper followed by our Christmas Pub Quiz.

Boxing Day – Saturday 26th December 2009

There is no need to wake early as we are serving breakfast until 10.30am this morning.

Today we will be offering you the chance to try your hand at becoming the next Robin Hood From 11.00am we will be giving you the chance to show of your skills with the arrows, we will take you up to the archery station in the woods were you will have the opportunity to prove who is the crack shot and who is not, this afternoon we will be serving crumpets & hot chocolate.

This evening we will be serving you a 3-course candle lit dinner and we have selected a bottle of wine per couple to accompany your meal with our compliments.

This evening’s entertainment is of a more traditional nature and will include various parlour games, Giant Jenga and our annual Dominoes competition.

Sunday 27th December 2009

The final part of your Christmas break is a traditional Lakeland Breakfast, before we wish you a fond farewell and the best for the New Year.

Alternatively why not extend your stay by taking advantage of the special add on nights that are available

Tariff

The four-night break beginning the 23rd December is priced as follows:

Children's Rates

3 years and under are just charged for meals as taken.
4 – 15 years sharing a room with two full paying adults are charged at 50% of the adult rate.
Children in their own room will be charged at the full adult rate.

Room Supplements

Single Occupancy of a double room £70.00 per night.

Discounts

For parties of six or more guests, we offer a 10% discount.

All prices are based on two guests sharing a double or twin bedded room and include VAT.

Booking

To book your Christmas Break contact the Famous Wild Boar direct by telephone 08458 504 604.
NB. Christmas and New Year packages cannot be booked online.