Gilpin Hotel

Windermere, Cumbria
Hotel
+44 (0)15394 88818
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From
£335 - £1200
per night

Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food in the Michelin-starred restaurant is sublime – come for a real treat

Bedroom

30 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

£335 - £1200 per night

The Experience

A gracious family-run hotel with a fine reputation – it’s one of those rare places that never stands still and additions include five stunning spa chalets above a small lake and two restaurants – SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel and Gilpin Spice. The Lake House is a separate retreat set in 100 acres of private grounds with its own lake – lifts can be provided to and fro if you’re dining.

A cool elegance flows throughout with smouldering fires, Zoffany wallpapers, gilded mirrors, flowers everywhere. An elegant sitting room runs into a chic bar, where doors open onto a terrace for Pimm’s in the sun; magnolia trees, cherry blossom and a copper beech wait in the 20-acre garden. Bedrooms are divine: crisp linen, smart fabrics, robes in plush bathrooms. The garden suites have hot tubs, the spa suites have saunas too.

Find a quiet spot in the immaculate landscaped gardens, admire the views. This is such a reviving place for a celebration.

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We think you'll love

  • Allowing yourselves to be completely looked after, unwinding, being with family or cosying up to the one you love
  • The food. Tasting menus at SOURCE are paired with wonderful wines, or you can head to Gilpin Spice for vibrant Pan Asian menus
  • Exploring the Lake District from the hotel – walking, cycling, boating, kayaking and swimming
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You should know

  • Sorry, no children under 7
  • Dogs are allowed in two of the garden suites but not in the hotel itself. £30 per dog per night

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £335
5 Suites for 2
From £730
6 Studios for 2
From £400
6 Suites for 2
From £395
5 Cabins for 2
From £580
8 Doubles
From £335

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
By 10.30am
Other details
Min stay: 2 nights at weekends. Special rates for stays of 3+ nights. For full details of what's included in each room type, head to the Gilpin's website.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
2 dining choices: Gilpin Spice (pan-Asian snacks & sharing plates, mains from £16), and SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel (modern European).

Reviews

Nothing could be faulted, lovely suited with an outside hot tub, which was a surprise. Used both the Spice restaurant and the Michelin starred restaurant on site, fantastic service, and fantastic food throughout our stay. All the staff were attentive, polite, professional, knowledgeable and helpful.

Vince

Had a fantastic two nights stay. The staff are so helpful and friendly and the food was amazing. Dined in the Source restaurant on Friday enjoyed a sublime tasting menu with drinks pairing. Then a contrasting meal in the Spice restaurant on the Saturday. Where we enjoyed high-class Asian cuisine again with great cuisine.

Chris

My husband and I stayed here for the bank holiday weekend in one of their spa suites. Everything about this hotel was amazing. The rooms, location, food and staff were al perfect. I highly recommend the spa suite if you are looking for ultimate relaxation. The room had a beautiful , top of the range sauna and steam room, an infrared bed and my fav of all was the message chair, spent most of the weekend in that thing! The hot tub overlooking our own little pond, complete with water featured and outdoor Sonos system was absolutely gorgeous, we literally didn't leave our room for the whole weekend.

Colleen

Had a family dinner party for 2 milestones birthdays. The hotel is sumptuous, stylish and very relaxed. We had the taster menu with wine pairing in Source. Amazing just amazing. The staff were very professional, welcoming and good fun. Thanks Gilpin.

Dave

We relaxed as soon as we arrived. The staff are friendly and helpful, the bedrooms are so comfortable whilst the bar and seated area are really relaxing,the two restaurants were both to be recommended each for different reasons . Would highly recommend.

Jane, Birmingham

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're surrounded by pretty, undulating countryside with fabulous views. Bowness-on-Windermere is a 10-minute drive which is full of interesting shops and cafés, also the launching point for the boat trips on Windermere – it's super to see the countryside from the water. Take a small ferry to The Drunken Duck, or a car ferry to Sawrey for Beatrix Potter's house and garden. Hire kayaks or swim.

Local points of interest from Team Gilpin

  • Gilpin Hotel & Lake House: Ideal for Wainwright hikes, followed by spa indulgence or fireside serenity. Perfect escape in the Lakes!
  • 'The Lakes' offers some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, inspiring artists to some of the country’s best-loved writers, such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Enjoy a day out exploring before returning for a Michelin Starred Dining experience

Introducing

Team Gilpin

John and Christine bought Gilpin House in 1988 and both worked tirelessly at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House until their sad passing in 2020 and 2022 respectively. Their eldest son Barney, with daughter Xiá and wife Zoë, run Gilpin on a day-to-day basis – although Xiá has to fit in school as well. Younger son Ben, of Ben Cunliffe Architects, is involved with doing all the architecture of Gilpin Hotel & Lake House.