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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Suite, Garden Area | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Suite, Garden Area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Crook Road - Windermere, English Lake District, Windermere, England, LA23 3NE
  • Lyth Valley
    1 min walk
  • HRiSHi
    1 min walk
  • Windermere Station
    12 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    60 min drive

Room options

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Lake House Classic Room

Lake House Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Garden Area

Suite, Garden Area

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lake House Master Room

Lake House Master Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Room

Master Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Windermere

When you stay at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Lake Windermere. .This luxury hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowness Pier and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.

What's nearby

  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 4 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min drive
  • Lake Windermere - 5 min drive
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min drive
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Albert - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bodega - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House offers 31 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Gilpin Spa Space / Lake House Jetty Spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a living plant wall.
Enjoy British cuisine at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
Gilpin Spice - This restaurant specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 25.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel
  • Gilpin Spice

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
WiFi is limited to 3 GB of data per room, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 80.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 80.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

V

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

adrian, Winchester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was impeccable. The staff, especially, were always on hand, helpful and very friendly. If you want a treat, good food, comfort, beautiful rooms, the Gilpin is the place to stay. Not cheap, but still worth every penny as you certainly get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
Beautiful hotel & top class restaurant, can't fault it. Thoroughly enjoyable visit, perfect for that special occasion!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff, the accommodations were wonderful. The food and service at both restaurants world class.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

A R

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sarah Louise

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dionne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Underwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gilpin
Very peaceful location a few miles outside Windermere. 2 Michelin starred restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service Is not as advertised. Bad experience
It was very bad experience. We stayed 3 hours waiting to check in. most of the customers checked in 1 hour before us although we came before everyone. The receptionist was so rude when I pointed out to her that we waited for too long. They advertised the room is bed and breakfast and the breakfast is included. However in reality after we arrived they said we have to pay £25 per person for it. They also advertised the hotel as 5 stars, but in their sign it was 4 stars, but in reality it is less than 1 star. The room is so small, and smelly, with badly decorated/closure design. the carpet is filthy, became bald from too much use, and with many spots. The cushions appear as they never have been washed. The bed linens was not changed, and not clean. This experience spoiled our holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything we booked for was exceptional, the room, the food and the service is excellent. Location is great closer to town by car. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect. A relaxing retreat away from the city.
A beautiful, elegant and peaceful setting. Lovely staff, all polite and efficient. Food and drink all as expected at a hotel with a Michelin star. Perfect for a relaxing retreat away from the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Fantastic so relaxing and the food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing ! Looked after us and made our experience special . Our Swedish massage over looking the lake was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend it
Friendly staff, amazing food and a very romantic setting. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021