Gilpin Lake House

The five-star Gilpin Lake House is a charming country house hotel boasting grand spaces, beautiful bedrooms, Michelin-starred dining, and enchanting grounds. It is nestled on a picturesque private estate with 100 acres of spectacular scenery, including beautiful gardens, enchanting woodland and even its own lake – Knipe Tarn – complete with a lovely boat house.

As a family-owned venue, Gilpin Lake House prides itself on providing exquisite, tailored experiences with personal and professional service at the heart of every wedding. Their Relais & Châteaux trained team look after each wedding from start to finish, balancing warmth and friendliness with extraordinary service to make your special day as unique as you are. Whether you want an incredible and intimate elopement or are planning an exclusively grand affair with many loved ones, Gilpin Lake House weddings are entirely tailored to you.

Say ‘I do’, just you two, in their beautiful boathouse or with guests galore (up to 60) in the contemporary conservatory with bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace, making the most of the views. If the weather is fine, an outdoor ceremony might be just the thing, so you can soak up the sunshine and the spectacular scenery.

Enjoy your wedding breakfast in the sophisticated surroundings of the conservatory; this room can comfortably seat up to 60 guests, with additional room for guests to chat and mingle on the terrace with beautiful views.

The country-house-come-hotel has a wealth of gorgeous spaces and services, including a cosy bar and lounge complete with a wood-burning stove, spacious and stylish function room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony boasting breath-taking views, well-appointed bedrooms (sleeping up to 16 guests), state-of-the-art kitchen for their Michelin trained team to cook up a storm and incredible spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, treatment room and outdoor hot tubs.

Decadent dining is a given at Gilpin, which boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant and a 2 AA pan-Asian restaurant. The same standards apply to its wedding offerings. The award-winning culinary team crafts exquisite dishes using the finest locally sourced ingredients where possible, whether you desire a formal wedding breakfast or something more relaxed like a gourmet barbecue or wood-fired pizzas.

Full-service catering is also available throughout your stay, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, allowing you and your guests to enjoy exceptional food at every moment.

At Gilpin, they don’t just provide a bar; they create an experience. The beautifully appointed bar offers an exceptional selection of fine wines, spirits, and carefully crafted cocktails. But what truly sets them apart is their commitment to personalisation. They offer a variety of drink packages tailored to suit your needs and budget. From pre-ceremony refreshments to post-evening reception nightcaps, they enjoy tailor-making tipples for you and your guests.

Looking after the world and its people is incredibly important to Gilpin. They are on a mission to make a difference, and sustainability is at the forefront. They are proud members of Earth Check, the world’s leading certification, consulting and advisory group for sustainable destinations and tourism. They are conscious of what they do, how they do it, and how they can minimise any negative effects on the people and planet. More information on their sustainability efforts can be found on their efforts.

Located on a picture-perfect private estate in the heart of the Lake District National Park, just a stone’s throw away from Windermere, there is so much to do on their doorstep, from exploring the chocolate-box towns and villages of Ambleside, Bowness and Grasmere to embarking on a romantic lake cruise, plus there’s over 3,000km of walking trails for you and your beau to discover together.

Gilpin Lake House is conveniently located. The nearest railway station, Windermere, is just four miles away (2.5 hours from London), and the M6 Jct 36 is within a 20-minute drive.