Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Overview
The 5-star Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Bowness-on-Windermere has 25 rooms and is located 3.6 miles from National Trust Hill Top Museum. This hotel is about 10 minutes' drive from High Street and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
Location
The Bowness-on-Windermere hotel is about 53 miles from Carlisle Lake District airport and 2 miles from such cultural venues as Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats. The lake District Orrest Head Hill is within reach of the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, while Wild Boar Hotel bus stop is around 10 minutes' walk away.
Nature lovers will enjoy the vicinity of Capple Barrow, located miles away. This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the 17th-century Townend House approximately 15 minutes away by car.
Rooms
The rooms include a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making equipment, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature hair dryers and a shower cap for guests' extra comfort.
Eat & Drink
Guests are invited to the on-site Gilpin Spice restaurant to indulge in culinary delights.
Leisure & Business
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House features a wellness area to add to a perfect stay.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Explore Beatrix Potter Walk
Walk around Lake Windermere and over Claife Heights to Sawrey and Hawkshead, immersing in the landscapes that inspired Beatrix Potter. A 13-mile route with views of the lake and wooded fells.
Visit Windermere Jetty
Discover historic boats and live conservation at Windermere Jetty Museum. Exhibits include steam launches, sailing yachts, and a workshop where boats are restored.
Dine at SOURCE
Try dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients at Michelin-starred SOURCE. The menu highlights Cumbrian produce, with options like stone bass and spiced lobster dumplings.
Row on Knipe Tarn
Borrow a rowing boat at Gilpin Lake House to explore the private lake. The boathouse provides access to the water, framed by wooded hills.
Location
Convenient Location
Bowness-on-Windermere is near Cleabarrow Tarn, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, and The Old Laundry Theatre.
Cultural Neighborhood
Bowness-on-Windermere is a lakeside area known for outdoor activities and cultural attractions like St Martin's Church.
Local Dining Options
The Brown Horse Restaurant, Cuckoo Brow Inn, and Blackwell Tea Room offer British cuisine and local specialties.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants