Windermere Lake District, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
Lakeland spa estate
Open fires warm the Georgian lounges, while estate shuttles connect the main house to private woodland lodges and quiet tarn shores.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
On-demand estate shuttles connect private woodland lodges with attentive family-run country hospitality.
Remarkable
Woodland treatment cabins over Knipe Tarn, private hydrotherapy tubs, and in-suite steam rooms.
Notable
Modern timber spa suites incorporate central light wells, circular stone baths, and living walls.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The expansive and thoughtful public rooms are meant to be lived in rather than rented out, and the spa is fully equipped.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set five minutes from Lake Windermere, nearby walking trails lead directly up Gummers How for panoramic views across the Cumbrian fells.
The rooms
Standalone Spa Suites feature private steam rooms, infrared loungers, circular stone soaking tubs, and cedar hot tubs overlooking the fells.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Hot tubs and saunas
Outdoor cedar hot tubs look out across Knipe Tarn, joined by woodland saunas and stone steam rooms.
The spa
The Swedish-style treatment cabin stands elevated in the tree canopy with glass walls facing over Knipe Tarn.
At the table
Michelin-starred SOURCE serves seasonal Cumbrian tasting menus, and Gilpin Spice cooks pan-Asian sharing dishes.
How it began
The Cunliffe family has guided the Georgian estate for more than three decades, expanding the original house with modern timber spa lodges.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.