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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, Garden Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite, Garden Area | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Crook Road - Windermere, English Lake District, Windermere, England, LA23 3NE
  • Lyth Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Windermere Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Lake House Classic Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Lake House Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Garden Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Garden Area

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lake House Master Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Lake House Master Room

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Master Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

5-star Windermere hotel close to Bowness Pier
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and 24-hour room service are onsite.
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 hot tub and a steam room.

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

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House features a full-service spa. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Guests can use the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station.

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gilpin Spice
  • SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1901
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

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 at the property
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

Property 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.

Property is also known as

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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 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

KRISTIEN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

adrian, Winchester

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

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