Whilst there are some very good reviews on this site, my opinion is that there are better Hotels in the Lake District. Whilst the food is good, Sharrow Bay, The Samling and Holbeck Ghyll I would consider better. Our bed was very uncomfortable, I have had better in a Holiday Inn Express at a fraction off the price. However the staff are very friendly and attentive.

My husband and I booked the Gilpin Lodge for Valentines weekend having read the reviews on trip advisor. We were not disappointed! We booked Dolly Wagon and spent two evenings enjoying the Jacuzzi under the stars drinking champagne which was only matched by the Michelin star restaurant. However being part of the relais chateaux group I felt that the Gilpin Lodge had a way to go to meet with the facilities of other hotels. Although under construction the cocktail bar would have been a much appreciated addition during our stay, and we felt additional spa facilities were also needed to reflect the final cost of a two night break at the Gilpin Lodge.

We will return to the Lake District but stay at a B&B without the pretence.

Our second time there this year. Forget the outside world and immerse yourself in the luxury of the decor, the room, the food and fine wines.

The team are there to look after you in every way, and are only too willing to help enhance your stay in the hotel and the lakes.

We stayed in a Junior Garden Suite (Buttermere) and it did not dissapoint. The bed was huge and the duck down duvet kept us warm during the cold nights. The bathroom was well appointed with a large walk-in shower unit and a jaccuzi bath.

But once you have tasted the food, you will want to spend as much time as possible trying out all of the many dishes on the menu. From the delights of Lobster Ravioli, Hare Faggots or the Red Snapper to the Asiatte of Veal, Hardwick Lamb and Lythe Valley Pork...the dishes are well balanced, beautifully presented and provide an eating experience you will find hard to match.

Add this to the huge cellar which has a wine to complement every dish you choose, and you will want to visit again...soon.

A great place to get away from hotels with kids running around and mobile phones disturbing the perfect seclusion.

We will be returning again next year.

just got back from a few days at gilpin and having stayed in some wonderful hotels all over the world and eaten in lots of michelin starred restaurants .............gilpin lodge is up there with them. we stayed in a traditional room but was given a guided tour of the "hot tub " rooms which were fantastic so will definetely try one of those on our return visit. the staff were all charming and we enjoyed chatting to the wonderful mr.m. nothing was too much and the food was worthy of 2 michelin stars so delicious, the marriage of flavours and presentation were superb!! breakfast was a delight and my favourite was the rarebit............yummy!! it was raining all the time but we didnt care because we knew we would be going back to sink in a hot jacuzzi bubble bath, fluffy towels ,molton brown lotions and potions and then head down for a glass of champagne and lovely food ,recommend dining in the front room . will we be back ..............try stopping us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!