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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with spa, near Lake Windermere

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Exterior
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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $207
includes taxes & fees
$173 per night
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 6 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Lake Windermere. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and British cuisine is served at The Restaurant at Macdona, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features of this Georgian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Arabic, Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 106 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (GBP 20.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (4973 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 72
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 39
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 39
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

The Restaurant at Macdona - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Terrace Lounge & Cockta - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs GBP 20.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Old England
Macdonald Hotel Old England
Macdonald Old England
Macdonald Old England Hotel
Macdonald Old Hotel
Old England
Old England Hotel
Old England Macdonald
Old England Macdonald Hotel
Old Macdonald Hotel
Hotel Macdonald Old England
Macdonald Old England & Spa
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Hotel
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Windermere
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Hotel Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 20.00 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Yes, The Restaurant at Macdona offers British cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa like?
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, breakfast needs a rethink!
Great hotel, fabulous staff, and a very good Spa. Perfect location in Bowness. You are exactly where you want to be. The bedrooms are comfortable but a bit tired. The TV in the room we had was tiny given the cost of the room. Brewfast is good but a little bit stingy when it comes to the full english. 1 sausage, 1 radher of bacon, 1 egg, 1 plumb tomatoe, a small portion of beans, 1 hash brown and half a breakfast mushroom. Half a mushroom! I am not kidding. Whoever thought of that cost saving measure should hang their head in shame! For a hotel that isnt cheap, that takes the mickey. That said, will we go back? Almost definitely!
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Staff polite and helpful. Pool and gym are excellent. Highly recommended.
Annamaria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Charles, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Honest review
Access to facilities not explained on arrival. Room was to warm, cobwebs around lamp and lighting. Shower hose leaked. Fridge didn’t work so drinks were warm. Location was good.
Yassar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel and Excellent Location
Salman, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice Hotel - Expensive - Wifi issues
Hotel was nice, a little dated as others have mentioned. Room was very clean and had everything you need. Evening meal was really nice and service was good - very swift and 3 courses all done within the hour - could have been there a lot longer if you wanted. Breakfast was also very good. Had an issue with the Wifi - had nothing in the room - spoke to reception who were dismissive saying he has it on his phone and had a new system 3 days ago - I said you may want to turn on the wifi at the end of the hotel as nothing there on any device - signal not the best on mobile data either. Check in and out was quick and easy - car park had one space left when i got there and was a tight squeeze to get the car in - apparently people who use the spa there also use the car park so spaces can be limited during the day but more spaces become available later in the day. Overall it was a perfectly good place to stay, if it wasn't for the clubcard vouchers though i would never have paid over £250 to stay there!
Neil, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel was generally fine and comfortable , staff at reception were excellent but breakfast service was average
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a family rooms.. which was very generously sized, with 3 large,very comfortable beds and good facilities. Breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choices. All saff helpful and friendly. Really handy being so central in Bowness & plenty to do around and about... as always the views were amazing. Only negative point to make was that the wifi wasnt too great in the hotel & we gave up trying to download anything for our daughter to watch. Also its an additional £20 to park... so watchbout for that. ...given the price of the stay, we thought it should have been complimentary ... but, hey ho.... it wouldnt put us off staying again Overall really happy with our stay x
Rachael, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Parking is difficult to start with. Once the system is understood it is workable.
JOHN, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Carl, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gavin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

LEE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location and good service
Samera, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel decor is rather tired, pool/ spa area no jacuzzi, sauna out of order and limited seating. Very expensive comparative to other spa hotels in the lakes with many of the others having better facilities. Location great for exploring Bowness
Jade, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel - good location, services, pool, patio and food. Rooms were large and accommodating. It may be tilted towards the lake so you may want to position the bed accordingly.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dean, 2-night trip
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