A new baby for Laurentiu & Sorina

HUGE congratulations to Laurentiu and Sorina who have welcomed their beautiful baby boy into the world. Darius Eduard arrived on 11th February 2013 and is gorgeous! We asked Laurentiu to write a little...

Llama Drama at Lakeland Hideaway

Reported by Karen Morley on www.Cumbria24.com Guests and staff at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake Hotel were delighted to welcome a surprise arrival this week, in the shape of a baby llama. The award-winning...

The most popular place to propose - the Lake District

Lake District The Most Popular Place To Propose In The UK By Sarah Gordon, Daily Mail When it comes to getting down on one knee, it seems more Britons would choose the muddy hills in England's largest...

Newsflash - CatNap Sightings

Some very kind journoguests updated us with details of beloved Stripy. If anyone has any further clues please do get in touch with the Gilpin Catstabulary... Newsflash - CatNap Sightings Chief Inspector...

Gilpin Birthday Packages

Fancy a luxurious, romantic birthday pampered birthday (and a great deal)? Have a look at our very special birthday packages - the ultimate in birthday luxury at Gilpin. Choose a Junior Suite, Garden...

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Will we lose the 'Lake District'...
Article from BBC News (4th April 2013): Lake District name claim by South Norwood tourist group When is a lake not a lake? This...
Relais & Châteaux 'Dîner des Grands...
Barney and I are lucky enough to be attending the London Dîner des Grands Chefs in the fabulous Relais & Châteaux...
Top 5 Short Walks
Orrest Head Windermere One of the Lake District's shortest and easiest walks and it was this very walk that inspired Wainwright. An...



Meet the Cats
You may notice a little story about a catnapping, well we thought we'd introduce you to some of our cat team - we do have...
A new baby for Laurentiu & Sorina
HUGE congratulations to Laurentiu and Sorina who have welcomed their beautiful baby boy into the world. Darius Eduard arrived...
Top 5 walks if the weather's not so great
Heaven forfend! But just in case there's a day when the weather is a tad inclement, here are some suggested walks... Rydal...



Llama Drama at Lakeland Hideaway
Reported by Karen Morley on www.Cumbria24.com Guests and staff at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake Hotel were delighted to welcome...
The most popular place to propose...
Lake District The Most Popular Place To Propose In The UK By Sarah Gordon, Daily Mail When it comes to getting down on one knee,...
A New Year Greeting from John
Don’t give up the day job The joke started because Xia, Christine and my five year old grand-daughter believes she can sing....



Red Magazine - Reader’s Travel...
Wow! We've been Highly Commended in the Best UK Boutique Hotel category in the Red Magazine Reader’s Travel Awards (February...
Newsflash - CatNap Sightings
Some very kind journoguests updated us with details of beloved Stripy. If anyone has any further clues please do get in touch...
Gilpin Birthday Packages
Fancy a luxurious, romantic birthday pampered birthday (and a great deal)? Have a look at our very special birthday packages...