Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
5.0 star property

Luxury spa hotel near Bowness Pier

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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Classic Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Reception

Overview of Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Windermere by travellers.
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Windermere.

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Crook Road - Windermere, English Lake District, Windermere, England, LA23 3NE
  • Popular LocationWindermere Station12 min drive
  • Popular LocationStaveley Station17 min drive
  • Popular LocationKendal Station23 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)87 min drive
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Room options

Suite, Garden Area

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (Lake House)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Master Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is in the historical district and near a train station. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Bowness Pier are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Hill Top Farm are two other places to visit that come recommended. Power boating, sailing and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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

  • The Village Inn & Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Bodega - 4 min drive
  • The Albert - 4 min drive
  • Base Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Trattoria - 4 min drive

About this property

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Lake Windermere
Located close to Bowness Pier and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment and a manicure/pedicure at Gilpin Spa Space / Lake House Jetty Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy British cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Access to a nearby health club, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and dressing gowns, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

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

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Locally-sourced food (80% minimum)
Electric car charging station
Double-glazed windows
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Vegan dining options
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM–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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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
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 80.00 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 80.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 any lifts
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Gilpin Hotel & Lake House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gilpin Hotel & Lake House located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Windermere, Bowness Pier and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Orrest Head are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 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