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Reviews of Macdonald Leeming House 4 stars

Watermillock, Watermillock, CA11 0JJ, United Kingdom

#3 of 7 hotels in Watermillock

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Review score

Based on 1281 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff, great setting, somewhat tired
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was tired

    Great setting by Ullswater

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location friendly staff and very dog friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful, but not quite perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At times , a bit clinical and inflexible.

    location , food , room , garden

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the extra supplements on some of the breakfast menu. I.e eggs Benedict.. The lake access from the garden to the shore could be made more user friendly with a couple of steps . Also we weren't informed that we had access to the facilities at another sister hotel till we were leaving. So we didn't get the chance to use these.

    Lovely pet friendly hotel. Access to the lake and gardens were brilliant.Great breakfast choices ,excellent staff. Spacious room with a very comfy bed. A quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Loved watching the red squirrels in the extensive garden and chilling down on the lakeside.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Very relaxing time, very comfortable rooms, great views and a view to die for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing comes to mind

    Exceptional service. The staff went out of their way to help us and provided a special Vegan menu for us for dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely views, superb bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having stayed a number of times over a period of over 20 years this was the first time I felt the hotel was looking a little tired. Holes in the bed spread, paintwork in need of some TLC, leather arms on chairs showing holes and tears. Nothing major and nothing to spoil the stay, just looking a bit weary.

    Lovely views over Ullswater. Friendly and efficient check in even at nearly 10pm. Both buffet and cooked breakfasts excellent. The bed was the comfiest we had on an 18 day tour of Scotland and the Lakes.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful location near lake, with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful setting and a lovely restaurant!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great first stay - will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stylish & lots of old world charm

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    A very pleasurable stay in a high end hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I actually requested a room upgrade but then changed my mind & received confirmation of this before arriving. The room however had been upgraded & I was charged as such upon arrival.

    The food in the restaurant was extremely good The staff were all very friendly & professional Loved the views from the bedroom Loved the very hot water & spacious hot shower in the bathroom The bed & pillows were very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location and very polite and helpful staff. A great stop on our adventure around UK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    Generally very good although some of the furniture was a bit 'tired'

    Breakfast was very good although there were a lot of supplimentary costs for some dishes which was a little disappointing as breakfast was included in the cost.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Outstanding location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food outside of breakfast was massively overpriced. The wine was ridiculously expensive- a small red wine was £10! If it was more reasonable we think more people would be inclined to eat there. Th hotel would consequently improve their sales figures.

    Location, garden and views are outstanding. Breakfast staff friendly and professional. Comfortable and characteristic rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    In the restaurant and lounge it wasn't very warm, but the bedroom was OK.

    The staff were lovely and the service was great. The room was very comfortable. The food was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was a bit dated. Tiles were old and the carpet in the room as well. Sound proofing isn't great. Could hear a baby awake in the room above us at 5am and the hotel being dog friendly, could hear dogs barking from a few.rooms down. Would still stay here again but I can imagine if the hotel was busier it would be quite noisy.

    The grounds of the hotel are beautiful. Minimum guests as it was an off peak time in the lakes so the hotel was not that busy. Breakfast every morning was great, staff were nice and friendly. The view of the lake and hills from the breakfast room was stunning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is fantastic, a short walk to the shores of Ullswater.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location. Lovely friendly staff. Very comfortable bed and pillows.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great break at an excellent location, and the staff were all very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    A very nice hotel in a stunning location
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wi-fi was extremely poor. The “free” hotel wi-fi was available only if you gave unlimited permission to all your private information, so not really so free. Lots of items on the breakfast menu came with a hefty supplement. The lady on reception in the morning could have been more charming like the rest of the nice receptionist staff.

    The hotel was well apportioned with a bar restaurant a large beautiful garden and good parking. The room was clean and the tea and coffee restocked every day. The food was very good, if expensive. Very dog friendly with nice staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place to stay whilst exploring the stunning Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leeming House is situated in a very special location. Peaceful & really comfortable. The food is delicious.,The staff were wonderful - we felt completely looked after.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zilch

    Amazing views and the staff were amazing Food was beyond our expectations. We will definitely be going back in the summer months 😄😄

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    A very enjoyable 3 day break in a very comfortable hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We have had the same room (N0. 39) on our last 2 visits to the hotel. We like this room as it has two windows with views of the lake and gardens. The toilet seat does not stay up for a man to use, he has to hold it up and it was like that on our previous visit approx. 5 years ago. The fridge had been removed from the room on our second visit whereas it was definitely there on our first visit. On arrival we had 2 bottles of still water in our room which we were very grateful for. Once they were used 2 bottles of carbonated water replaced them which we were unhappy with as we do not drink carbonated water unless it is very cold and we didn't have a fridge.

    Breakfast was very enjoyable and the service was excellent. Evening meal was very good and service again was excellent. All the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them i.e. We like to have fresh cold water available in our car and they refilled our bottle every morning at breakfast. The reception ladies were lovely and happy to answer any questions we had about the area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous setting - friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really nice staff, made us feel very welcome. The setting next to the Lake is fabulous. Beautiful views. In the morning we wandered down to the lake, the sun was rising and it was misty; so beautiful. Food was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    Building,rooms and staff exceptional. Food very average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quality of the evening meals was markedly down from previous experience

    We love the old world style of Macdonalds Hotels

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    A really nice short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was very nice. Peaceful, confortible & exquisite views. Lovely place to visit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Great view, expensive food. Lovely staff. Very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good however to ask for additional fee for everything other than English cooked basic breakfast, bearing in mind the cost of the room, should not be asked. Evening menu very poor, same items practically every night. Very expensive if you have to ask for certain items to be left off due to dietary requirements. No chicken on menu at all and we were there for 3 nights! Very limited . Too far to go elsewhere to get anything to eat. No sleep 1st night at all due to noisy rad. Changed our room next day without any problems.

    Location and views were absolutely fantastic, very quiet. Nice and clean throughout, plenty of lounging areas with open log fires. Staff were very nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

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