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UK GETAWAY THE SPA Perched on the banks of the serene lake waters, The Jetty Spa is an award-winning modern architectural masterpiece. Twin massage beds look out across the lake, allowing for couple treatments. For the most decadent, try the Jetty Spa Trail – 5 hours of pure indulgence, starting with a bespoke aromatherapy blend consultation, a dip in the pool, a sauna and body scrub, a blissful massage, afternoon tea in the cosy little boathouse and a spell in the hot tub with a glass of champagne. Book to start in the late afternoon – nothing beats a hot tub under the stars.
Gilpin Lake House GEORGIE LANE-GODFREY INDULGES IN A ROMANTIC RETREAT TO THE LAKE DISTRICT
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THE HOTEL Just two miles from Lake Windermere, the family-run Gilpin Lake House is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District. Surrounded by varied trails, taking in charmingly traditional pubs (many with their own microbreweries), it is a wonderful destination for walkers, not least because they’ll have the roaring sitting room fire to look forward to, after an afternoon, exploring. Personal touches here make the difference – staff will find you wellies, lend you maps and recommend routes so that you make the most of your stay.
After a private transfer up to the main hotel, you can look forward to some seriously fine dining for dinner. Having been awarded three rosettes by the AA Restaurant Guide, Head Chef Dan Grigg serves up local Lake District produce and West Coast seafood to create modern British masterpieces – think line-caught mackerel, sauced beets, apple compressions and horseradish bark.
THE ROOMS All rooms at the Lake House are suites and, with just six on offer, stays here are not only exceptionally exclusive but totally private too. All with quintessentially British names, high-end cosiness is the order of the day and bathrooms are stocked with home made Jetty Spa products. If you can, stay in Harriet, the most decadent room with lake views.
THE DAMAGE From £485 per room, per night, including a five course dinner, full English breakfast and VAT, plus complimentary chauffeur to and from Gilpin Hotel for dinner. The ‘Jetty Spa Trail’ is exclusive to guests staying at Gilpin Lake House, £300 for two people. 01539 488 818; thegilpin.co.uk
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