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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Crook Road
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
England
LA23 3NE
United Kingdom

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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a luxurious and picturesque boutique hotel located in the Lake District of England, providing an enchanting, secluded sanctuary for guests. This family-run establishment includes both the main hotel with cosy, elegantly decorated rooms, and the Lake House, a private estate set on a 100-acre lake. Each suite in the hotel offers scenic views, designer interiors, and many boast private gardens and hot tubs. The Lake House, located a mile away from the main hotel, offers the utmost privacy, with just six rooms, a boathouse, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Personal service and attention to detail are the cornerstones of the Gilpin's hospitality.
The hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of England - the Lake District, known for its breathtaking landscapes of lakes, mountains, and quaint villages. The hotel's location offers easy access to many walking trails and scenic drives, perfect for guests wishing to explore the English countryside. On-site, guests can indulge in fine dining at the hotel's Michelin starred restaurant, HRiSHi, which combines the best of British classic dishes with an Asian twist, or enjoy a more casual dining experience at Gilpin Spice with pan-Asian tapas. Also, they can relax at the spa facilities which include a salt snug, aromatherapy suite, and Swedish-style sauna. Beyond the hotel's premises, outdoor activities such as sailing on Lake Windermere, climbing the fells, or simply enjoying the stunning views and wildlife of the area are readily available. Visits to nearby attractions such as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, and the scenic villages of Grasmere and Ambleside offer enriching cultural experiences. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, with its luxurious facilities, intimate atmosphere, and spectacular natural setting, provides a quintessential Lake District experience.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 547 feet / 166.8 metres above sea level

Beaches near this Hotel distance in miles.

Windermere Beach

Near Windermere - a shingle composition 2 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits

Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Car Electric Charge Point
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Pets Allowed
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Spa services or Sauna
Concierge Services
Business Services
Garden
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Room Service
Laundry Services
Luggage Storage

Children older than 7
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🛈 Distances are based on direct straight lines for a guidline, adjust for road travel

International Airports

Teesside International Airport
Darlington County Durham
DL2 1LU
59.2 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds West Yorkshire
LS19 7TU
59.8 miles

Local Airports

Barrow/Walney Island Airport
Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
22.1 miles
Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
40.7 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
10.5 miles
M6 Junction 36
Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
10.6 miles
M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
12.8 miles

Railway Stations

Windermere
station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
1.9 miles
Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
2.9 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to ->

Douglas Isle of Man

Address:
South Quay, Heysham
Lancashire
LA3 2XE

22.3 miles

Liverpool Bootle Ferry Terminal sailing to ->

Dublin (IE)

Address:
Liverpool Bootle
Merseyside
L20 1BY

63.2 miles

Hotels near Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Bowness-on-Windermere

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Windermere Golf Club -
LA23 3NB

SD 41938 96231

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An 18 hole course in the heart of the beautiful Lake district with practice area, bar and restaurant - visitors welcome

0.6m / 1km - 9 minutes walk

Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN

SD 40213 97626

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A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and cafÃ©

2m / 3.2km - 29 minutes walk

The World Of Beatrix Potter -
LA23 3BX

SD 40350 96987

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A tourist attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere with re-creations of of your favorite characters, via a self guided walk through the attraction, with a shops and tea rooms

1.7m / 2.7km - 25 minutes walk

Beckside Golf Course -
LA8 8LE

SD 45792 93859

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A 9 hole undulating course over 4220 yards

2.2m / 3.5km - 33 minutes walk

The Old Laundry Theatre -
LA23 3BX

SD 40365 97033

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A small intimate theatre with top class acts including theatre, musicals, comedy , film screening and more - see the events calendar for more

1.7m / 2.7km - 26 minutes walk

Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE

SD 39385 97204

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Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores

2.3m / 3.7km - 35 minutes walk

Windermere Lake Cruises -
LA23 3HQ

SD 40127 96757

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Lake tours stopping at several ferry landing points on the lake, a great way to combine a lake cruise with part of a longer walk to areas you may not normally see

1.8m / 2.9km - 27 minutes walk

Orrest Head -
LA23 1AP

SD 41422 99360

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A fell north of Windermere, notable for being the first fell Alfred Wainwright climbed. The summit gives good panoramic views of a number of fells some distance away. The walk to the summit is not that far from Windermere

Elevation = 238 Meters / 780.8 Feet
2.3m / 3.7km - 35 minutes walk

Blackwell Arts and Craft House -
LA23 3JT

SD 40163 94592

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A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop

1.9m / 3.1km - 28 minutes walk

Claife Viewing Station -
LA22 0LW

SV 0

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Located on the west side of lake Windermere follow a wooded path uphill to a semi ruined building, positioned atop a rocky outcrop for fine views over Lake Windermere

2.5m / 4km - 38 minutes walk