For those in search of the perfect gift for a special loved one this Christmas, why not replace money spent on ‘things’ and invest in an experience they will remember forever – a visit to one of the most coveted five-star properties in the Lake District?

I was lucky enough to spend an amazing day and night at Gilpin Hotel and Lake House earlier this year, and it’s definitely an amazing treat for anyone!

From lunch dates to spa visits and weekends whisked away spent in ultimate luxury and relaxation, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has a wide range of gourmet and travel gift vouchers available.

A selection of the most popular gifts from Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are featured below, for the full range visit: https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/ 

GOURMET GIFTS

Lunch at Gilpin Spice – from £50

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/lunch-spice-dining 

The casual restaurant at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, which holds two AA Rosettes and features an open kitchen to see the chefs in action, is always full of life and atmosphere. Offering the most delicious pan-Asian dishes, Gilpin Spice’s head chef, Tom ‘Westy’ Westerland, has a new menu coming soon for Autumn.

SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel Tasting menu – from £240

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/source-dining-tasting-menu

Enjoy a Michelin starred tasting menu for two, with the option of including matched wines.

Ollie Bridgwater and his team at the Michelin-Starred SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel have introduced a delectable Lake District menu, working with local suppliers to bring the freshest produce to your table; really homing in on techniques and processes that showcase the seasonal flavours to the fullest. At SOURCE, the detail really matters.

Monetary vouchers are also available from £50 – https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/source-at-gilpin-hotel 

Afternoon Tea at Gilpin – from £60

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/afternoon-tea-at-gilpin-hotel

Afternoon Tea for two tastes even better in the warm, welcoming lounge & bar at Gilpin Hotel with the option to make it even more special by adding Champagne.

RELAX AND UNWIND

Spa Gifts for Two or Just You!

Luxuriate in an ESPA or Pure Lakes treatment at the brand-new natural Spa Space at Gilpin Hotel. 

The following 80-minute ESPA treatments are available with vouchers from £135.

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/spa-voucher-espa-135

• ESPA Natural Inner Beauty Facial
• ESPA Natural Inner Calm Massage
• ESPA Indian Head Massage
• ESPA Pre-Natal Relax & Restore

With these 50-minute treatments from PURE LAKES and vouchers from £90.
https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/spa-voucher-purelakes-90 

• PURE LAKES Aromatherapy Massage
• PURE LAKES Walkers Ritual

Spa & Spice – A couple’s treatment with lunch in Gilpin Spice from £290

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/spa-lunch-voucher-espa95

Relax into the morning with a couples’ treatment at the new Spa Space at Gilpin Hotel. Follow this with a chilled glass of Champagne in the outdoor cedarwood hot tub with panoramic views of the fells, and topped off with a fabulous lunch in Gilpin Spice. 

*£70 will be allocated towards the lunch bill.

MAGICAL ESCAPES

One night of luxury – from £305

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/bed-and-breakfast-copy

Enjoy a one-night stay with Bed and Breakfast in one of the hotel’s well-appointed bedrooms with its famous Lake District breakfast the following morning.

*From £305 for a Classic Room, other room types available for a supplement. Please note that a minimum of a 2-night stay applies to weekends and a minimum of 3 nights stay applies to Bank Holidays. However, we do sometimes have last-minute availability for a one-night stay.

Dine & Stay from £705

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/dine-stay

Enjoy a one-night midweek Magical Escape with a Michelin Starred tasting menu with paired wines.

*Available Sunday to Thursday, excludes bank holidays.

An ultimate escape to remember… from £2874

https://gilpinhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/ultimate-magical-escapes-spa-suites

Enjoy the Ultimate Magical Escape in one of Gilpin’s Spa Suites.

Designed as the ultimate spa sanctuary for two, at 100 square metres the Spa Suites have a beautiful ‘outdoors / indoors’ spirit, themed décor and a lush display of live plants suspended from a lightwell to create each suite’s own atrium.

The suites have unrivalled 360-degree views of the mountains to the west and tranquil woodlands with a stream to the east with floor to ceiling windows and private decked garden and outdoor hot tub.  Each room is blessed with its own private steam room, sauna, infrared lounge bed, and a state-of-the-art automated massage chair.

The magical escape includes a three-night stay in the Spa Suite with Champagne on arrival. Dinner at Gilpin Spice, a ‘Spa Suite Trail’ of bespoke sensory experiences, a 50-minute Pure Lakes experience, Goody Box, tasting menu at Michelin Starred SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel with matched wines, table d’hote menu in SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel on the third evening and breakfast each morning. Plus, tickets for Windermere Lake Cruises.

For more on Christmas at Gilpin visit: https://thegilpin.co.uk/festive-season/