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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa vs Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Both Gilpin Hotel & Lake House and Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House scores significantly higher than Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Oyster, Hideaway Report and The Telegraph.

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA12 4RE
From $350 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This stunning four-and-a-half pearl Lake District hotel built into a stately English country home looks like a fairy-tale castle." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This luxurious waterside retreat — with views to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the Lakeland fells — offers an award-winning spa, gym, luxurious outdoor infinity pool and fine dining." Full review
Independent Independent
"With views stretching across to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the spellbinding Lakeland Fells, Armathwaite – which has stood on its site in one form or another since the 11th century – has all the trappings of a historic country house"
Independent Independent
"There’s archery, clay pigeon shooting, tennis courts and even photography courses on offer here, as well as the usual gorgeous Lake District walks right on your doorstep. The dog can join you."
Independent Independent
"Set in 400 acres of private woodland, the hotel’s interiors, particularly in the main hall, are original and grand: sweeping staircases, open fireplaces...rooms themselves are neat and unfussy."
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
8 / 10
Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE
From $341 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Everything about the upper-range Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is elegant." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Gilpin Hotel is a stylish gateway to the Lakes with a well-deserved reputation for being beautifully run." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Family-run hotel situated in the Lake District National Park, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere." Full review
Fodor's 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 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
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