We stayed at Gilpin 2 years ago, I have only just joined Trip Advisor but felt compelled to write a review 2 years on. I can honestly say having stayed in many luxurious hotels in the UK and abroad, that this is the only hotel I would return to (and hope to soon). We felt so welcome despite arriving very... more

Stayed with husband and friends the first 4 nights of our Lake District visit. Accomodations were comfortable and convenient and food was excellent. But the outstanding feature was the staff. Everyone was helpful without being stiff. Jess planned a rainy day itinerary for us and gave us maps for that and for walks (first evening we wanted a short walk... more

Warm and friendly welcome and surprise upgrade - thank you. The staff were all well trained and efficient and attentive in the right measure.We had booked dinner and the service standard remained very high. I did have an issue with my starter but my wife's meal was good, not michelin standard, but pleasant nonetheless. One quirky tip- if you like... more

We were only there for 3 days but it was fantastic. We had one of the suites Cat Bells - great room and facilities - huge bathroom! Food was very good morning and evening. The staff are some of the most helpful we have ever seen. What a wonderful place to stay for us it was ideal as a complete... more

Lovely friendly staff and owners, beautiful room, lovely gardens would rate it 5 stars not four. more

From the moment we arrived at the hotel the staff were very friendly and attentive. Our room wasn't quite ready so we were offered some home made lemonade in the lounge which was very refreshing. After only a short wait we were shown to our room, Cat Bells, one of the new garden suites, it was beautiful, very stylish and... more

My husband and I booked Gilpin Lodge after many hours searching on the internet for a luxury hotel for our friends' Silver Wedding Anniversary. As the date of our stay loomed closer we grew more nervous that it would not live up to the expectations that the hotel website had built . Thankfully our fears were unfounded. As soon as... more

Had a quick look around this country house before deciding to book for evening meal. Were impressed with layout and gardens etc. On arrival that evening had canapes in lounge and then were eventually shown to our table - in one of four dining rooms. Courses arrived promptly and food was good but as in a couple of other reviews... more

we loved our stay at the hotel and found everything exceeded our expectations.the food ,both breakfast and dinner was first class as was the service. the room was a perfect match of traditional and modern (flat tv,power shower). their was a very nice champagne bar which overlooked the gardens which was a hive of activity where we enjoyed a drink... more