Gilpin Hotel & Lake House - Bowness-on-Windermere

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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House - Bowness-on-Windermere
Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3NE·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Free WiFi10.0
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Location9.1
Who stays here
Couples70%
Families14%
Groups8%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Free WiFi10.0
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Location9.1
Who stays here
Couples70%
Families14%
Groups8%
Solo5%

AA 5 Red Star and Relais & Châteaux estate near Windermere in the Lake District

Two Distinct Estates for a Private Escape

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is made up of two separate estates, the main hotel set in 21 acres and the Lake House within 100 acres of private grounds. At Gilpin Lake House, guests have exclusive use of the lake, rowing boats, and the bank of Knipe Tarn. The hotel offers a complimentary chauffeur service between the two properties, so guests can enjoy both restaurants and spa facilities without driving.

Michelin-Starred Dining and Pan-Asian Flavors

The hotel operates two restaurants: SOURCE, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Gilpin Spice, a more casual pan-Asian venue. SOURCE sources seasonal and local ingredients, while Spice serves dishes influenced by Jamaica, Thailand, Japan, and India. Breakfast is served a la carte, and room service from Spice is available for guests who prefer to dine in their room.

Spa Treatments Across Both Estates

The main Gilpin Hotel houses the Spa Space, which includes hydrotherapy hot tubs and treatment rooms. At Gilpin Lake House, spa treatment rooms are available exclusively for Lake House guests, along with a shared swimming pool and hot tub. Guests can also book in-room spa services for treatments like massages and facials in the privacy of their own suite.

Accommodations with Private Hot Tubs and Lake Views

Many rooms at the Gilpin Hotel offer private hot tubs on terraces or in garden areas, with Lakeland views from every bedroom. The Lake House Spa Suites include a private sauna, steam room, and hot tub, as well as a balcony overlooking the lake. All bedrooms at the Lake House have views of Knipe Tarn, and the grounds feature a boathouse and rowing boats for guest use.

Awards, Resident Animals, and Exclusive Grounds

The property holds an AA 5 Red Star rating and is a member of Relais & Châteaux, recognizing its high standards. The grounds are home to resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs, which guests can see from the hotel gardens. The Lake House can be booked exclusively for special events, offering full use of the 100-acre estate and its facilities.

  • Awards: AA 5 Red Star and Relais & Châteaux
  • Rooms: Private hot tubs in many rooms; Spa Suites with sauna and steam room
  • Dining: Michelin-starred SOURCE plus pan-Asian Gilpin Spice
  • Wellness: Hydrotherapy hot tubs; in-room spa treatments
  • Grounds: 100 acres with Knipe Tarn, rowing boats, and resident animals
  • Service: Complimentary chauffeur between hotel and Lake House
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 06:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel at additional cost.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 25.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Romanian, Chinese, Polish, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Welsh, Ukrainian
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of rooms:35
Price calendar
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Superior House
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Classic Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Paid Wi-Fi

additional cost

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Facial

Back massage

Head massage

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

💵 Lowest room price 423 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 52.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Carlisle Lake District, CAX

Location

Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3NE
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Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3NE
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Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3NE
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