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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

4.0 of 5
Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
CA-130 Bedford, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Bedford, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We were lucky enough to be invited to join a group of friends for 5 nights at the Lake House not knowing where we were going until we arrived. What a fantastic place!! From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by the friendly efficient staff without them being stuffy. From then on things got even better.... More

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Cambridge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We were very lucky to join a group of friends for five nights at the luxurious Lake House. What a fabulous experience - the Lake House really is a gem in wonderful surroundings. From the moment we arrived, the highly professional and friendly staff made us feel welcome and couldn't have done more to make sure we had all we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

From arriving to leaving our 3 course lunch was a fabulous experience .. After being recommended by friends we decided to book for lunch whilst spending a few days in the lakes . The drive up to the hotel was stunning and everything from start to finish was perfect. Lunch was quiet and only about 8 dining.. But we were... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We booked a room at the Lake house for my husbands birthday and our 12th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. We had booked the last room a t the Lake house which we knew was the smallest but when we arrived / greeted were told we had. Been upgraded to a large room. The hotel is hidden away... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We recently stayed at the Gilpin for two very pleasant nights. From the outset the early email responses were timely, polite and accurate in their information - a crucial indicator to how things will go from there. Upon arrival and after a long drive, check-in was easy and the large and bright Master Room was faultless in its presentation and... More

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Clitheroe, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We spent a lovely lunchtime sitting outside in the sunshine. A great place to go for lunch rather than brave all the crowds in Bowness. The gardens are extremely pretty.Nice friendly staff and good service. Would definitely recommend and return.

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Gilpin_Lodge, Owner at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thank you very much for your kind review, we are so pleased you had a lovely afternoon with us having lunch and hope to see you again soon. Kindest regards, Barney & Zoe Cunliffe More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

This was our second visit to gilpin having first stayed the year before shortly after our wedding and it was just as special. The stay was for my husband's 30th birthday and we again stayed in on of the exceptional garden suites. If you can afford it it is certainly worth upgrading for the hot tub alone as there is... More

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Gilpin_Lodge, Owner at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing to spend another special occassion with us at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House. We will look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. Kindest regards, Barney & Zoe Cunliffe More

Skipton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

A very special hotel,the staff are so pleasant without being too familiar,the food is superb and well presented. Very good value.Can not wait for our next visit to this relaxing hotel. The gardens are superb and so well maintained. dorothy e

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Gilpin_Lodge, Owner at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write an excellent review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and will look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kindest regards, Barney and Zoe Cunliffe More

Newbury, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

What a find - an absolutely wonderful hotel. Outstanding staff all perfectly briefed about the guests. Beautiful rooms, so comfortable and impeccably serviced. A fine restaurant with a great wine list. Comfortable bar and sitting rooms Not cheap but excellent value for money. The owning family really care and it shows in the level of service - impeccable but not... More

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Gilpin_Lodge, Owner at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Fantastic review thank you very much indeed! It is so nice to read that you had a wonderful stay from start to finish and we will look forward to meeting you both again soon! Kindest regards, Barney & Zoe Cunliffe More

York, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This is a tip top hotel with the most superb food. There are not many places that you can stay which are truly outstanding but this is one of them. The food is faultless with a first class chef and team. Wonderful dishes that are beautifully presented with clever flavours and the wines to match are highly recommended. This is... More

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Gilpin_Lodge, Owner at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Wow! What a marvellous review thank you. Please do come back and visit us again soon. Kindest regards, Barney & Zoe Cunliffe More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Gilpin Hotel And Lake House
Gilpin Hotel Windermere
Gilpin Lodge
Gilpin Hotel
Gilpin Lodge Windermere
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Windermere, Lake District
Address: Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Windermere
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price range (per night): ₹19,776 - ₹29,953
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A friendly, unpretentious, luxury hotel set in the beautiful Lake District National Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has been family owned and run since 1987. Members of Relais & Chateaux, the Cunliffe family were the proud winners AA 'England Hotel of the Year 2012', English Tourist Board Awards for Excellence 'Small Hotel of the Year 2012', the Catey 'Independent Hotel of the Year 2013', and Condé Nast Johansens 'Most Excellent Country House Hotel of the Year 2013’. When you stay at Gilpin, you’re not just choosing a bedroom, you’re choosing an interior design with fabulous fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings. We have evolved Gilpin Hotel over the last 25 years, spreading out instead of up, so that fourteen of the twenty bedrooms lead directly onto the gardens, many with private decking and cedarwood hot tubs, and all with lovely views. Gilpin Lake House is, put simply, a sanctuary, where just six suites enjoy exclusive access to 100 acres of private grounds, including a stunningly beautiful four-acre private lake, swimming pool and the new Jetty Spa. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the hotel’s stylish bar and wine cellars before dining in one of four intimate dining rooms (complimentary chauffeur provided for Lake House guests). Head Chef Dan Grigg ensures exquisite cuisine in the 3 AA rosette restaurant; the 5-course menu has plenty of choice and is a celebration of some of the finest Lake District produce and West Coast seafood. For Lake House guests, the Swedish style spa treatment room has been built to blend with the environment, raised 3 metres into the tree canopy, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake. The Jetty Spa Trail is a bespoke Spa Journey designed to gently stimulate and revive the senses. Begin with a consultation to create personalised spa products just for you. Then to the spa for a private swim followed a relaxing salt snug and a reviving salt scrub shower. Through the woods to an aroma massage (and that view), followed by green tea and appetisers on the jetty. To top it off? Champagne in the hot tub, and bespoke spa goodies to take home. The ultimate goal – a deep relaxation that will stay with you for a long time. Quiet, untouched, and devoid of traffic or people the setting instils a sense of peace and calm. There are no weddings, conferences or children under seven to disturb the peace at Gilpin, just warm smiles, fresh flowers, and friendly, unpretentious service. ... more   less 
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