Places to Stay · Westmorland and Furness
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
A family-run country retreat where Michelin-starred dining, private spa suites and Lakeland gardens conspire to spoil you utterly.
Editor’s Choice★★★★★Gem 3/10Westmorland and Furness
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The story
Tucked into the wooded fells between Windermere and the Lyth Valley, Gilpin has quietly become one of the Lake District's most cherished escapes. This is countryside luxury done properly: garden suites with private cedar hot tubs, a spa lodge reached across its own tarn, and dining that has earned serious acclaim. Yet for all the polish it remains warmly, unmistakably family-run — the kind of place where staff remember your name and the log fires are lit before you ask. Come for an anniversary, a milestone, or simply because you deserve it. You will leave already planning your return.
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Why Hunters selected it
It clears every bar of the Hunters Standard with room to spare — a destination that turns a night away into an occasion worth crossing counties for. Genuinely exceptional, and independently run with real heart.
Perfect for
- Romantic Escape
- Food Lovers
- Weekend Escape
- Peace & Quiet
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