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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
AA Five Red Stars and MICHELIN Two Keys put this Windermere address among the Lake District's top-rated independents. The property has operated here since opening in 2010.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 1988
- Neighborhood: Lake District
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
About Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House holds AA Five Red Stars and a MICHELIN Two Keys rating for 2025.
- The property opened in 2010 near Windermere in England's Lake District.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
The setting
2.6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter. 9.1 miles from Abbot Hall Art Gallery.
Restaurants and bars
- SOURCE at Gilpin — Restaurant · Michelin-Starred dining · One MICHELIN Star
- Gilpin Spice — Restaurant · Pan-Asian
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea — Quintessential British afternoon tea with lake views, including a Champagne option.
- Spa Treatments — Spa treatments featuring ESPA and Pure Lakes products; booking in advance recommended.
- Spa Days (Mini Spa Trails) — Mini Spa Trails aimed at a deep feeling of relaxation and calm.
- Rowing boats on the private lake — Rowing boats available on the estate's own lake.
Amenities
- Rowing boats
- Boathouse
- Hot tubs
- Sauna
- Swimming pool
- Cosy bar with wood-burning stove
- Function room with floor-to-ceiling views
- Conservatory
- Gazebo by the lake
- Kitchen fully staffed during stay
- Cots and high chairs on request
- Wedding Coordinator
- Wedding Day Manager
- Expert mixologists and sommeliers
- Michelin-trained chefs
- Two witnesses provided by the hotel if required
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
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