Gilpin Lake House

From £1,185

Based on a weekday wedding in August. Includes accommodation.

Located on a picture-perfect private estate in the Lake District National Park, the five-star Gilpin Lake House is a charming country house hotel boasting grand spaces, beautiful bedrooms, Michelin-starred dining, and enchanting grounds.

Overview

Pricing

From £1,185

Based on a weekday wedding in August. Includes accommodation.

Starting price includes:

Use of ceremony room.
Table flowers.
Witnesses.
Bottle of Champagne.
Overnight stay in a Classic Room at Gilpin Hotel (room upgrades available for a supplement).

Please contact the venue for detailed prices, a list of what is included, optional extras, and anything else you will need to provide yourselves.

For a personal quote please contact the venue and mention Coco

Need To Know

Ceremony Capacity : 60
Dinner Capacity : 60
Standing Capacity : 60
Licensed For Marriage : Yes
Catering : In-house
Bar : In-house
Accommodation : Sleeps 16+
Child Friendly : Yes
Pets Welcome : No
Licensed Until : 11.30pm
Exclusivity : Yes
Disabled Facilities : Yes

Contact Details

Gilpin Lake House

Knipe Tarn
Cumbria
LA8 8LN

Website: thegilpin.co.uk

Telephone: 01539 488 818

Email: weddings@thegilpin.co.uk

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About

Setting

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.

Ceremony

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.

Reception

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.

Accommodation

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.

Food & Drink

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.

Sustainability

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.

Local Area

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.

Getting There

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.

Testimonials

Just stunning. Gilpin Lake House, with its outstandingly beautiful surroundings and luxurious and heart-warming interior, is supported by a team of staff that underpins everything that made our stay and wedding experience truly memorable. We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to all the staff we encountered, who were all an absolute delight to share our family experience. This place will not disappoint; it is simply amazing.

Mr & Mrs Gilson

I do not know where to begin when writing this review because it is hard to put into words. We have just returned from our wedding, where we had three days of exclusive use of the Lake House and then a night in a Spa Lodge, and we are gutted to be back to reality.

Since booking, the Lake House Manager has gone above and beyond to ensure our entire stay and wedding was perfect. I have never met a manager and team more dedicated, kind and happy to work as the staff at the Gilpin – both in the Lake House and at the main Hotel.

The wedding breakfast was superb, and the Michelin star restaurant was phenomenal. We feel genuinely spoilt to have been able to have the experience we have had.

This is not just a business, hotel or restaurant… it is a place where memories are made that last a lifetime. We are already planning our trip back because of the excitement of visiting this magical place and seeing the staff, whom we now class as friends.

Mr & Mrs Roberts

I spoke with the Wedding Planner in February this year to discuss our wish to have an elopement wedding. We spoke on the phone, where we discussed dates and options, and we secured a date in August. Planning was so easy, with the wedding planner providing recommendations for photographers and hair/makeup, which was great, particularly when we were not from the area and didn’t have any pre-existing contacts. She booked our meals in advance and provided a basic itinerary for our stay, which was perfect, as we needed a plan but wanted a relaxed day without real formality.

We were warmly welcomed when we arrived at the Lake House, and that lovely, relaxed service continued throughout our stay. The staff are down-to-earth, and we honestly felt at home straight away. The grounds are beautiful, and after exploring, we knew we’d immediately made the right decision.

Our wedding ceremony was relaxed and precisely as planned. Staff were on hand to ensure all ran smoothly, but they were non-intrusive, which was perfect. The food is incredible in both restaurants, too. We were so sad to leave, as we’d all had the most fabulous few days at The Gilpin, and honestly, we cannot wait to return.

Mr & Mrs Nokes