SpaPoolDogs welcomeLake views
Low Wood Bay is a large four-star resort right on the eastern shore of Windermere, on the A591 between Windermere town and Ambleside.
22kW Type 2 · 72p/kWh or £12 an hour
- Price from
- £395 a night
- Guest rating
- 9.6/10
- Rooms
- 30
- Check-in
- 3pm–midnight
- Check-out
- 10:30am
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Parking
- Free on site (valet also available)
- EV charger
- 7kW
About the hotel
Gilpin is a luxury country house hotel on the B5284 Crook Road, a couple of miles east of Windermere, set in its own gardens and woodland. A smaller sister house, Gilpin Lake House, is nearby beside Knipe Tarn and is sold under the same listing.
The main hotel has 30 rooms ranging from classic doubles to garden suites, several with private spa areas, plus the Spa Space. Dinner is the main draw: SOURCE holds a Michelin star and Gilpin Spice serves Pan-Asian food. It is aimed at couples on a special-occasion stay; children are welcome from age 7, and there are dog-friendly rooms.
Rooms: Classic Room, Master Room, Junior Room, Garden Suite, Lake House Classic Room, Lake House Master Room.
Good to know
- Spa
- Dogs welcome: £30 per dog per stay, in selected dog-friendly rooms
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Bar
- Parking: Free on site (valet also available)
- Breakfast: Available
- Wi-Fi: Free
- EV charging on site (7kW)
7kW
Charging your car
Plug in when you arrive, leave charged
- Fastest charger
- 7kW
- Connectors
- 1 × Type 2 7kW
- Charging points
- 1
- Cost
- Ask the hotel
- Who can use it
- Hotel guests
- Where
- Hotel car park, plus individual chargers for the Spa Suites
Zap-Map lists one 7kW Type 2 point for hotel guests, with charges applying (ask the hotel for the rate). The hotel says there are charging points in the car park and individual chargers for its Spa Suites.
Checked 2 November 2026. Something changed? Tell us and we'll re-check.
Location
On the B5284 Crook Road about 2 miles south-east of Windermere town, roughly a 9-minute drive from Bowness Pier.
Nearby
- Lyth Valley1 min walk
- Windermere Golf Club15 min walk
- Lake Windermere7 min drive
- Bowness Pier9 min drive
- Windermere Jetty Museum11 min drive
Nearest public rapid charger
- InstaVolt Windermere The Old Station, Booths, Victoria Street, LA23 1QA (12 bays, CCS up to 160kW, CHAdeMO 60kW on 2 bays)about 1.9 miles (straight line)
Questions
How much is Gilpin Hotel & Lake House a night?
From about £395 a night for two when we checked (Expedia, 1 night on 3 Nov 2026, 2 adults, incl. taxes). Prices change with the season and day of the week, so check your dates.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 3pm–midnight and check-out is by 10:30am.
Is Gilpin Hotel & Lake House dog-friendly?
Yes. £30 per dog per stay, in selected dog-friendly rooms.
How fast is the EV charger at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House?
The fastest connector is 7kW. That adds roughly 25 to 30 miles of range an hour, so most cars are full by morning.
Do I need my own charging cable?
Yes, bring your own Type 2 cable. Hotel chargers are usually sockets without a cable attached.
Can non-guests use the charger?
No, the charger is for hotel guests.
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Sources: Zap-Map: Gilpin Hotel, Hotel website, Expedia, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (coordinates), InstaVolt: Windermere Booths, Gilpin: FAQs. Prices, ratings and charger details change; check before you travel.