Windermere

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Name: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Address: Crook Road, Windermere, LA23 3NE, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Crook Road, Windermere, LA23 3NE, United Kingdom

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★★★★★5-star hotel

Set on separate estates near Windermere in England’s Lake District, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House comprises a 30‑room country hotel and a nearby Lake House on a private 100‑acre estate with its own lake. The hotel features an on‑site Spa Space, two restaurants including the Michelin‑starred SOURCE, a Champagne bar and terraces. The Lake House offers an indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs and saunas for its residents, and its grounds and spa facilities are reserved for Lake House guests.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

93/100

9/10

4.7/5

Scores last verified: 17 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 93/100

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is best suited to travellers seeking an upmarket Lake District retreat that blends country‑house intimacy with culinary excellence and spa-focused indulgence. The split set-up — a 30‑room country hotel plus a separate Lake House on a private 100‑acre estate with its own lake — appeals to couples and food‑minded guests who prioritise fine dining, waterside tranquillity and dedicated wellness facilities over a bustling village base. Ideal for romantic breaks, special occasions and restful country escapes.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingSpa & wellness centreWiFi available in all areas2 restaurantsFacilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarVery good breakfast

Highlights

✓ Private 100‑acre estate with a lakeside setting near Windermere
✓ Michelin‑starred SOURCE and a strong focus on fine dining
✓ Dedicated spa and Lake House facilities for a wellness‑centred country escape

Things to know

• The two‑site arrangement (country hotel and separate Lake House) creates distinct experiences and different access to facilities depending on which you book
• Better suited to indulgence and relaxation than to lively village nightlife or an active, social Lakeland base

Hotel surroundings