Gilpin Hotel & Lake House | Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

| 9.1 (235 Reviews) |  10 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Windermere Hotel | Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Hotel in Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, an AA 5 Red Star, Relais & Châteaux hotel near Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Gilpin is dedicated to nourishment, recuperation, and relaxation, and is made up of two hotels on two separate estates, just over a mile away from each other. GILPIN HOTEL Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian restaurant, a Champagne Bar, lounge and terraces, a relaxing Spa Space as well as resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs. All bedrooms have incredible Lakeland views, leading onto the beautiful hotel gardens. GILPIN LAKE HOUSE Just over a mile away from Gilpin Hotel, within 100 acres of breathtaking grounds and located on the bank of Knipe Tarn, Gilpin Lake House is a true sanctuary far away from the crowds, but just a stone’s throw from the breath-taking lakes and fells. With a lounge, shared swimming pool and hot tub and spa treatment rooms, it has the feel of a country house with all the services of a hotel. (Please note that only Lake House guests have access to the spa facilities at the Gilpin Lake House.)

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is located in Bowness-on-Windermere.

This 37 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Spa, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 235 reviews with the average score of 9.1 . Coming to Bowness-on-Windermere and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 37 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Bowness-on-Windermere. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Bowness-on-Windermere is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Gilpin Hotel & Lake House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Steam room
  • Facial treatments
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Neck massage
  • Massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Head massage
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Back massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Hand massage
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Full-body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Body treatments
  • Beauty services
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Paid Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Concierge
  • Laundry
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning
  • Room service
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

The property has a firm policy of no children under 7 years of age.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.61
Location:
8.88
Staff:
9.35
Facilities:
8.84
Comfort:
9.3
Cleanliness:
9.28
Michael
Jun 8, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very good quality with lots of choice for breakfast with fantastic views from the dining room and lounge
Negative: There was nothing not to like. Can't wait to go again
Summary: Can't wait to go back because it's fabulous!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Activities

Hot tub

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa

Outdoors

Patio

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Garden Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 42 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Garden Suite

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Activities

Hot tub

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Fireplace

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Master Double Room
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 32 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Classic Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Superior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 32 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Lake view, Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Heated pool

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Lake House Classic Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Lake House Classic Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Heated pool

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view
Lake House Master Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 32 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Lake House Master Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Heated pool

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Suite with Spa Bath
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 75 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Suite with Spa Bath

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Fireplace

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 100 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dining table, Kitchenette, Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Deluxe King Studio
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 100 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Deluxe King Studio

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shower cap, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Slippers, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Bathtub

General

Iron, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dining table, Kitchenette, Coffee machine, Wine glasses

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio

View

Lake view, Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Pool and Spa

Heated pool

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Windermere hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Windermere hotel?

Check-in time for Windermere hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Windermere hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Windermere hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Windermere hotel?

Best-rates for the Windermere hotel starts from $571 per night with includes Guest Services, Breakfast, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Security/Safety, EV Charge Station, Laundry, Parking, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Entertainment, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Hot Tub, Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Restaurant, Toiletries with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Windermere hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Windermere hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Windermere hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Windermere hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Windermere hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Windermere hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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