Gilpin Lake House was designed with exclusive use in mind; it is a perfect size for meetings or weddings, or for groups of friends or families.
Whether your event is for leisure or business, the Lake House provides an inspiring location.
The conservatory is perfect as wedding reception room, a meeting room, or simply for a private dinner party.
The chefs will prepare and provide bespoke set menus at the Lake House, from comfort food to gastronomic tasting menus with perfectly matched wines.
Alternatively, you may decide to have a private party at the Lake House one evening, and join us at the hotel on another.
Perhaps a barbeque, or a summer picnic at Cat Craggs (the viewpoint within the grounds)?
Cocktails can be served by the lake, in the Boathouse, at the Druids circle, on the Kitchen Garden Terrace, by the pool or lake, or in the lounge.
Most importantly, the location lends itself to designing interesting and exciting itineraries, supported by a highly experienced team.
The conservatory at the Lake House is a perfect venue for up to 40 people to dine, so if your party is a little larger than twelve, more rooms may be taken at the Hotel.
Of course, the hotel's team understands that some guests taking the Lake House for exclusive use will want a team of staff providing full service at all times, and that others for reasons of privacy will want minimal or very discreet service.
The hotel's team can adapt accordingly, but please note the Lake House is not available for self-catering.
The hotel's team can arranges most outdoor activities on-site, including fishing, boating, shooting, horse riding, archery, mountain biking, walking, croquet, paintballing, and treasure hunts.
All Lake House bedrooms are open plan bedroom and lounges with en suite bathrooms (two rooms have shower only, please do let us know if you prefer a bath as well), luxurious toiletries and exceptional views.
All are equipped with flat screen TVs, DVDs, and tea and coffee trays.
The Lake House Spa and 100 acres of grounds are for the exclusive use of Lake House guests.
Facilities include a myriad of treatments, a traditional sauna and heated indoor swimming pool with views towards the cedarwood hot tub on the lake edge.
Breakfast can be served to your room or to your table in the conservatory, and of course lunch and afternoon tea can be taken wherever you prefer!
Dinner is served at Gilpin Hotel and a complimentary chauffeur will take you and collect you at your convenience.
Adgie faces west with views of the surrounding woodland, and has patio doors.
Please note Adgie does not have a bath.
Beatrice has two large velux windows looking over the lake, as well as a large window to the west over the surrounding woodland.
This room also has a small adjoining bedroom, ideal for one or two children, or as an office if you really do need to bring work with you.
Beatrice is part of the main building, but has the advantage of its own entrance and staircase.
Interior Design - the hand-made Mulberry curtains are set against the beautifully textured browns and creams of the Colefax and Fowler wallpaper, creating a very natural setting against the woodland views, playfully exemplified by the antler bedside lamps and curtain rails.
Fabrics are from Zoffany, Pierre Frey, Brunschwig & Fils, and carpets are from Stark.
Smaller than the other Lake House rooms it may be, but Ethel commands one of the most delightful views over the lake.
Situated at the end of the ground floor corridor, Ethel has easy access and is tucked away in it’s own corner of the house.
Gertie faces east and has magnificent views down the Lyth Valley, reaching as far as the Morecambe Bay coast on a clear day; watching the sun rise through this misty valley is a perfect start to the day, accompanied by a cup of tea in bed.
Another large window shows distant views over the Shap mountains, often snow clad in winter; in the foreground enjoy the kitchen gardens, with vibrant coloured flowers grown for the hotel.
Interior Design - this bedroom was conceived through the highly polished blonde veneers of the furniture suite, with hand printed gold wallpaper from Knowles & Christou and high buttoned chenille bed head.
Two period armchairs sit happily on the muted colours of the Zeigler rug and Colefax & Fowler checked footstools.
Simply stunning, 8 m of wall to wall, floor to ceiling, glass windows overlooking Knipe Tarn and the surrounding woodland.
Whatever the season, just sink into the armchairs and watch nature at it’s very best.
The family has always loved watching the ducks at dusk, gliding in squadron formation to the centre of the lake.
Interior Design - the detailed Grandiflora wall panels either
side of the bed remind you of the beauty of the grounds, whilst introducing the rich blue accent colour to the subtly toned ivory, taupe and walnut scheme.
A stunning Fox Linton woven silk closes across the wide window and adds pattern and texture to the Larsen wallpaper and luscious Stark carpet.
The large bedside chests, dressing table provide slick Italian finishing from Poliform.
Maud is a lovely large room, with views down the Lyth Valley to the east, and south over Knipe Tarn.
Being on the first floor, the views extend beyond the woodland surrounding the lake and across the Lake House grounds.
A great vantage point to observe the aerial acrobatics of the bats at dusk as they swoop over the lake.
Maud also has a fabulous feature fireplace.
Whilst the chauffeur will take you to the hotel in the evening for dinner, the hotel's team serves breakfast and afternoon tea at the Lake House - in the conservatory, to your room, outside, wherever you wish!
The hotel's team also do packed lunches and picnics, please
have a chat and if possible order the night before to ensure the hotel's team can do exactly what you would like.
Lunch and dinner are both served at Gilpin Hotel, where the chauffeur will take and collect you at your convenience.
any time
Monday - Saturday15.30h - 17.00hSunday16.00h - 17.30h
Emphatically not a big glitzy spa, Gilpin Lake House & Jetty Spa is a sanctuary with exquisite service, where just 6 suites (12 guests) enjoy 4047 weaving of private grounds, with its own lake, boat house, cedarwood hot tub, Japanese Ofuro hot tub, and heated swimming pool.
This is the perfect decompression chamber for couples needing some precious time together.
The cedar wood hot tub is just ten meters from the pool area under a beautiful Acer tree, floodlit at night, and set in a rocky grove with panoramic views over the lake.
The Jetty Spa, and the fabulous Jetty Spa Trail, provide a perfect decompression chamber for couples needing some precious time together.
The Jetty Spa Trail is a bespoke Couples Spa Journey designed to gently stimulate and revive the senses. Take time to enjoy the experience together.
If you prefer the Japanese Ofura Tub you can enjoy stunning views down the valley.
The therapists will spend time with you to develop your own personal aromatherapy blend, which will then be made into a body cream or balm, bath soak or salt scrub and a pulse point oil.
The swimming pool sits on the ground floor of the Lake House with large patio doors opening onto the lawn and leading to the cedarwood hot tub, lake front and jetty.
A seating nook with patio doors overlooks the lake, there is a snug in the boat house by the lake, and in the summer there are sun loungers on the decking and lawn.
Designed with couples in mind, the Swedish style spa treatment room has been built to blend with the environment, raised 3 metres into the tree canopy, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake.
One particular hill has been named "Viewpoint". From here you have 360 degree panoramic views of the Lake District, including the distant mountain ranges of Coniston and the Langdales. From this vantage point wild deer and birds of prey are frequently seen.
On this clearing are 6 stone seats, arranged in a circle, with a stone tablet in the middle. You will have to visit to find out what this is all about - it makes a great original spot for sundowners!
With a log fire, large floor to ceiling windows and scattered with sofas, armchairs and bookcases, this is a perfect spot to watch life on the lake.
To the north, the kitchen and flower garden can be seen, to the east the Lyth Valley, and to the south, the conservatory looks down on the lake. In the morning, breakfast is served here, but it can also double as a cinema, games room or simply additional lounge space.
The kitchen garden terrace has a pond next to the Summer House, a beautifully tranquil place to relax or enjoy your afternoon tea.
The completely private lake (Knipe Tarn) is surrounded by mature woodland, with a beautiful pathway running around the lake, a tranquil half hour walk.
From the east side of the Lake, over the dam and the waterfall, a stile leads you into the grounds which is a mixture of hilly woodland, moorland, grassland and wild ponds.
Designed with exclusive use in mind, Gilpin Lake House is perfect for weddings. With its own lake and set in 40,5 hectares of private grounds, the Lake House provides an inspiring and tranquil location.