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Gilpin Lodge
At a Glance
- plenty of pampering
- notable food
- a policy of no weddings or conferences
Pros
- location is beautiful, but it's a little out of the way
- expensive rates
Cons
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Gilpin Lodge Review
Hidden in 22 acres of grounds with meandering paths leading to sleek, spacious lodges, this rambling country-house hotel 2 miles east of Windermere pampers its guests in a low-key way. The family-run hotel, in a converted 1901 house with two modern wings, has plush but understated public rooms furnished with comfy sofas and rugs and warmed by log fires. Bedrooms embody contemporary rustic chic, and most have sitting areas. Garden suites and a lake house have a more contemporary style, with patios and hot tubs in the former and a pool and spa in the latter. The superb restaurant (reservations essential) serves imaginative modern dishes. You can use a well-equipped, nearby health club.
- Address: Crook Rd., off B5284, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3NE | Map It
- Phone: 015394/88818
- Website: www.gilpinlodge.co.uk
- Location: Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere
Contact Information
- 26 rooms and suites.
- Rate includes some meals.
Hotel Details
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