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The Samling HotelvsGilpin Hotel & Lake House
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Samling Hotel. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is ranked #1 in Lake District with approval from 4 sources including The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Samling Hotel
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Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
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Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1LR
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This place oozes exclusivity from every carefully fashioned corner. Today the hotel is favored by the rich and famous." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Small hotel restaurant in an old farmhouse, which looks out over its 66 acre grounds and down Lake Windermere." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The gabled house dates from the late 18th century and was once owned by Wordsworth's landlord." Full review
Jetsetter "An elegant country house in England's Lake District, with a gourmet, 10-course Michelin-starred dinner." Full review
Independent "The Samling is so stylishly low-key, even the deer that keep the grass trimmed are almost absurdly relaxed"
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Independent "One of the loveliest spots to bed down in is this 12-room bolthole on a hillside on the fringe of Lake Windermere. Horticulturally minded lovers will adore rambling through its 65 acres of fellside"
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Lonely Planet "If money's no object, this deluxe country house is the choice... early bookings score a substantial discount." Full review
Independent "With show-stopping views over Windermere, understated, luxurious bedrooms, smart or casual dining, and a staggering wine cellar, The Samling is a place to lie back and luxuriate – possibly in the hot tub"
Independent "More of a townhouse than a county pile, you’ll find artwork by Matisse, Picasso on the walls...the hotel’s refreshingly dog-friendly too and the grounds are ideal for long, head-clearing walks"
Michelin Guide1 Star
"The full-length windows in the striking slate and glass extension of this Lakeland country house provide spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside" Full review
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Oyster The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Fodor's Lonely Planet Independent Independent Independent Independent Independent Show All Reviews
Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE
From $341/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"Everything about the upper-range Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is elegant." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Gilpin Hotel is a stylish gateway to the Lakes with a well-deserved reputation for being beautifully run." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Family-run hotel situated in the Lake District National Park, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere." Full review
Fodor's "Hidden among 22 acres of grounds with meandering paths leading to sleek, spacious lodges, this rambling country house provides the ultimate in pampering." Full review
Lonely Planet "Windermere's B&Bs might be pushing up their rates to silly levels, but this famously posh country-house retreat shows them how it should be done." Full review
Independent "The folks at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House have built their brand on the ethos of “kicking back”. The Swedish-style Jetty Spa comprises a series of soothingly Scandi wooden buildings "
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Try hot stone massages in the early evening as the mists roll in, then treat your palate to the Michelen starred cuisine at Hrishi.
Independent "In search of total privacy? Check into one of the classy standalone spa lodges at Gilpin for a truly luxurious retreat from it all (in this case, luxury comes in the shape of your own en-suite spa with rainmaker showers, steam rooms, hydrotherapy hot tubs and saunas)"
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Independent "The Gilpin Lake House, with its own spa facilities and indoor pool, sleeps 12."
Independent "A glamorous, spa-focused set of lodges near the gateway to the Lake District, The Gilpin’s rooms centre around a cute, whitewashed main cottage"
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Independent "The Swedish-style Jetty Spa comprises a series of soothingly Scandi wooden buildings designed so you take a “spa trail”: winding through the deer-speckled forest, popping into private pools and spa "
