Recent expansion seems to have upset the tranquility of this “formal” country house hotel of long standing; fans still applaud its “perfectly-judged” cooking and “delightful” style, but there are quite a few “off-days” noted too.
Keep your own review of Gilpin Lodge using our diary service.
“[B]y far the nicest aspect of [this Lakes country house hotel], owned and run by the instantly likeable Cunliffe family, is its friendly informality”, says the critic. Some dishes by the new chef “are still evolving”, but the “crowds.” of customers would appear already to have delivered a positive verdict on his régime.
Jasper Gerard (1st March 2010)
Follow hardensbites
Become a Harden's fan
