Afternoon tea with friends in a lovely setting but poor food and dire service. Boring sandwiches, stale scones, nasty chocolate macaroon, an indescribable egg white square and very little of everything. Once initially served we were abandoned and had to knock on the kitchen door for more hot water and clean plates. We were a pre-booked party of seven so... More

Gorgeous hotel wonderful staff and food , afternoon tea was a highlight and great value, staff warm and friendly place very upmarket but not at all stuffy.

Lovely peaceful setting for a relaxed and delicious afternoon tea - a birthday treat for my wife. Very comfortable, superb service and lovely food.

We have visited Gilpin for lunch on a few occasions now and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. The food is always delicious, beautifully presented and portioned sensibly to enjoy three courses which is great value at £30.There's a limited choice at lunch time although it is possible to mix and match between the restaurant menu and the light lunch selection.... More

My husband and I visited Gilpin Lodge on Saturday 13th April for dinner with our good friends to celebrate their birthdays. We had dined there previously and our second visit was just as wonderful. From the moment we arrived the service was impeccable and we were made to feel special. In the lounge area we were served per dinner drinks... More

Took my Fiancée to Gilpin for a birthday treat, this is the third time we have been any we really enjoyed it. The food is excellent the atmosphere is relaxed and the staff can't do enough for you. Would of been a five star review but there were a few little thing that could of being improved. The dining room... More

My partner and I went for dinner to celebrate our respective birthdays and had a memorable meal.Each of the many courses was exquisite and inventive in both content and presentation,the house wines were excellent and all the staff were friendly and attentive.The ambience of the whole place was quiet,comfortable and relaxing (no background music,thank goodness) but we found the dining... More

We had a fabulous evening meal that seemed to never end! 2 different amuse bouche in the bar with champagne, at the table a twist on fish & "crinkle" chips with mushy peas prior to our starters. The starters of fois gras & of scallops were beautifully presented & accompanied with wines to match each dish. The main courses of... More

We enjoyed an excellent meal at Gilpin Lodge . At first I was surprised at the size of the hotel/restaurant but the the lounges were cosy and relaxed and the welcome warm . After canapés , we moved through to a spacious dining room ( one of a number ) . The meal itself was perfect for a cold winters... More