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Windermere

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Crook Road - Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3NE

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation and Dining Experience

    Gilpin Hotel & Lake House offers a unique experience with two distinct properties, each providing a luxurious stay. The Michelin starred restaurant, casual pan Asian dining, and a Champagne Bar ensure a delightful culinary journey. The tranquil Spa Space and charming resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs add to the overall charm.

  • Scenic Beauty and Relaxation

    Surrounded by 21 acres of country gardens, moors, and woodland, Gilpin Hotel boasts stunning Lakeland views from all bedrooms. Meanwhile, Gilpin Lake House, set on the bank of Knipe Tarn amidst breathtaking grounds, offers a peaceful sanctuary. Guests can unwind in the shared swimming pool, hot tub, and spa treatment rooms, enjoying the feel of a private country house.

  • Secluded Luxury Retreat

    Escape the hustle and bustle at Gilpin Lake House, located away from the crowds yet close to picturesque lakes and fells.

With exclusive access to spa facilities, this retreat combines the serenity of nature with top-notch hotel services for a truly rejuvenating experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Clean rooms

  • Beautiful location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

63 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Bar
  • Beauty Services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage services
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Key access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

341 reviews
1/ 10
Es hat uns nur das Sterne-Restaurant SOURCE im Haupthaus gefallen. Das Essen und der Service waren herausragend. Ein ganz tolles Team von der Küche bis zum Service.
Bettina · couple · 2026-10-14

The guest experience

9.1out of 10
341 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Clean rooms
  • Beautiful location

Worth knowing — Expensive food · Inconsistent meal quality

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    The staff were excellent: polite, professional and friendly.

  • Location9.8

    Great location for the lakes.

  • Overall Experience9.7

    Overall, a lovely hotel experience with fantastic staff.

  • Cleanliness9.6

    The rooms were clean, large and comfortable.

  • Amenities9.6

    The garden suite had a sauna, and there were hot tubs available.

  • Room Quality9.1

    The garden suite was superb and had everything needed.

  • Value for Money7.6

    Some felt the hotel lacked 5-star value for the price.

  • Food and Beverage7.5

    The dining experience was mixed, with some meals unappetising.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

85% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.1341 reviews
  • Das Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis ist unverschämt schlecht!!

    1/10

    Bettina · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Es hat uns nur das Sterne-Restaurant SOURCE im Haupthaus gefallen. Das Essen und der Service waren herausragend. Ein ganz tolles Team von der Küche bis zum Service.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Andrea · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “A lovely comfortable Hotel. Friendly staff that went above and beyond. Amazing setting just far enough away in its own grounds. Beautiful rooms with everything you need, very comfortable bed. Breakfast was very nice a good choice on the menu. Spice had amazing tasty food and the staff in there were great. The Afternoon Tea in The Lake House set a little drive away, had a lovely variety of food and delicious, The setting was breathtaking very relaxing.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    ALEJANDRA ALEXIA · couple · 2026-10-12

    “desayuno súper completo y rico. la habitación súper amplia y limpia.”

  • Beautiful location, fab staff, very indulgent stay!

    10/10

    Graham · couple · 2026-09-18

    “The property was in a beautiful secluded location and the room detail was fantastic”

  • A magical break

    9/10

    Ainsley · solo traveller · 2026-09-16

    “Exceptional service, mitchelin star dining , comfort and friendly staff.”

  • Excellent stay and would recommend! Fantastic breakfast.

    9/10

    Hannah · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Very clean room, great parking and help with luggage. Lovely products in the bathroom and really comfortable bed, bedding and great facilities.”

  • Not as special as we expected. Booked for our Mini Moon but didn’t feel special. Felt like any other hotel.

    6/10

    Drina · couple · 2026-09-10

    “Entrance and grounds beautiful. Staff very welcoming. Hotel smells amazing.”

  • Luxury in every respect

    10/10

    Catherine · couple · 2026-09-09

    “The facilities were superb The staff were unbelievable The food was excellent The location perfect”

  • Perfect stay in nature

    10/10

    PP · solo traveller · 2026-09-09

    “Everything is perfect. From the setting of hotel, facilities of our room and the smile of staff, they are totally more than my expectation.”

  • Ein komfortables Hotel mit gutem Service und tollem Restaurant

    10/10

    Steffen · couple · 2026-09-04

    “Eine schöne Anlage mit einem Michelin-Restaurant.”

  • Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings

    10/10

    Ruth · couple · 2026-08-31

    “We were upgraded without asking, the staff were friendly and helpful. The room had amazing views and the bed was super comfy. We ate in Gilpin Spice and the food and service was excellent.”

  • Great getaway place to relax with your partner.

    9/10

    Ahmad · couple · 2026-08-16

    “Stayed in the Spa Suite. Excellent facility. Very comfortable room with in house spa. SPICE restaurant was really good!”

  • Perfectly peaceful

    9/10

    Kirsty · couple · 2026-07-20

    “The staff were excellent! Couldn’t do more for us, very approachable and always someone around. The room and grounds were beautiful, hot tubs, rowing boat and swimming pool all bookable to yourselfs and very easy which meant it felt like the whole house was to ourselves most of the time.”

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