Hotel in Windermere, Lake District

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Private hot tub
Minimoon or romantic offer
Spa
Some dog-friendly rooms

A country house hotel on the edge of Windermere, with a second, smaller Lake House a short drive away. The Spa Suites and Spa Lodges are the reason couples book it: each has its own hot tub and sauna, so you can spend a whole minimoon without sharing a spa with anyone.

The room to book

Spa Suite or Spa Lodge. These are the rooms with a hot tub that only you use. Standard rooms do not have one.

What we checked

Hot tub	Spa Suites have a private in-room spa with a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Spa Lodges have a private hot tub and an outdoor sauna.
Spa	Yes, there is a spa on site.
Adults only	Gilpin Hotel takes children aged 7 and over.
Dogs	The hotel lists a selection of dog-friendly rooms.
Minimoon or romantic offer	The packages page lists stays with suites, private hot tubs and spa time, and names minimoons and honeymoons.See the offer.
Also worth knowing	Private garden (Spa Suites). Outdoor sauna (Spa Lodges). Freestanding bath (Spa Lodges).

Ask the hotel before you book

Which suites are dog-friendly, if you are bringing one
What the current minimoon package includes and its minimum stay

Checked 2 November 2026 against the hotel's own website. Things change, so if something here is out of date, tell us.

Sources

How far is Gilpin Hotel & Lake House from you?

Approximate driving time with no traffic, from each city centre. See how we work this out.

Manchester	1h 38m
Leeds	2h 05m
Newcastle	2h 10m
Glasgow	2h 50m
Birmingham	3h 00m
Edinburgh	3h 10m
Bristol	4h 24m
London	5h 14m

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House: questions

Does Gilpin Hotel & Lake House have a private hot tub?

Yes. Spa Suites have a private in-room spa with a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Spa Lodges have a private hot tub and an outdoor sauna.

Can we bring our dog to Gilpin Hotel & Lake House?

The hotel lists a selection of dog-friendly rooms.

Does Gilpin Hotel & Lake House have a minimoon or honeymoon package?

The packages page lists stays with suites, private hot tubs and spa time, and names minimoons and honeymoons. Check the hotel's page for what is included on your dates.