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Weddings at Gilpin Lake House

Bridal Couple Posing at Sunset at a Wedding at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, Lake District
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Gilpin Lake House, Knipe Tarn, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LN
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Max. Day Guests | 60 Max. Evening Guests | 60 Bedrooms | 6* Exclusive Use? | Yes
* 6 available at the Lake House but more on request

Located on a picture-perfect private estate in the heart of the Lake District National Park, just a stone's throw away from Windermere, the five-star Gilpin Lake House is a charming country house hotel boasting grand spaces, beautiful bedrooms, Michelin-starred dining, and enchanting grounds.

The country-house-come-hotel has a wealth of beautiful 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 breathtaking 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. Plus, who can forget the estate itself, with gardens to enjoy, woodland to explore, views to admire and even their tranquil tarn for you to take a few minutes to reflect on this special time together.

Say "I Do", just you two, in their charming boathouse or with guests galore (up to 60) in the contemporary conservatory with bi-fold doors opening up 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 as well as the spectacular scenery.

As a five-star, 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.

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      From the M6 Motorway Leave the M6 at junction 36. Turn left onto the dual carriageway (A590/A591) Head North-East on A590 for around 3.5 miles Use the left lane to take the A590 slip road to Barrow / Milnthorpe / A6 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A590 Travel 2.5 miles and then turn right onto the A5074 (Bowness / Windermere) After 0.1 miles turn left to stay on the A5074 (Bowness / Windermere) Travel 6.8 miles and then turn right at the Brown Horse Inn N.B. the road from here to Gilpin Lake House is along a narrow country lane.  Please be on the lookout for oncoming vehicles and proceed at a safe speed. Travel 0.3 miles and turn right into Stile Brow. Travel 0.6 miles along Stile Brow until you see Gilpin Lake House on your right. You will see a set of black iron gates signed “Gilpin Lake House”. Enter through the gates and follow the signage along the path to the end.

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      The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 2 miles away.

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