Name: Macdonald Leeming House
Address: Watermillock, Watermillock, CA11 0JJ, United Kingdom, Watermillock, Cumbria, CA11 0JJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £126 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Macdonald Leeming House

Watermillock, Watermillock, CA11 0JJ, United Kingdom –

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The beds were great. The extra request hadn't reached them but they accommodated me anyway. The restaurant staff were most unhelpful

Sheila, United Kingdom

The room was nice, with a big king sized bed, although this was two singles pushed together which I always find uncomfortable. There are tea and coffee making facilities and water provided. The bathroom was clean and there's a wardrobe to hang your clothes. The location is beautiful- the garden is stunning with a lovely view of the lake.

Jo, United Kingdom

The bed was comfortable, the staff were helpful and friendly.

Rosemary, United Kingdom

The location of the property overlooking Ullswater is lovely, with a pleasant outdoor seating area. The food in the restaurant was very good. The manager was keen to help us resolve our concerns after some issues with our room.

Js, United Kingdom

Everything!the views are amazing. The staff are all friendly and helpful. They will try their best to make your stay enjoyable and to make you feel like home. We are muslim traveller and thought would be hard to get halal food in the restaurant. They heard of our problem and take their best effort to serve us halal food on the next day and it was delicious.

Nur, Malaysia

Reading room; Breakfast ; Staff attention; Gardens.

James, United Kingdom

Everything was very good, the staff were very attentive and the food was very good

Jill, United Kingdom

The balcony to our room was an unexpected bonus and, because the weather was so good, we were able to sit out having coffee even before breakfast. We realise of course that the weather isn't often like that in the Lake District. The accessibility to Dalemain, NT properties and the Ullswater Steamers was a particular attraction.

Norman, United Kingdom

This hotel is in a tranquil location overlooking Ullswater lake and mountain back drop, set within beautiful natural surroundings. Breakfast is individually prepared - fresh and staff friendly and professional.

Stephen, United Kingdom

I will come back as I spend there fantastic weekend .The staff was very helpful and friendly .My room was very clean and breakfast was delicious.I will recommend this hotel to my friends and family.Well done .

Aleksandra, United Kingdom

A Regency house overlooking Ullswater, the Macdonald Leeming House has luxurious rooms, an award-winning restaurant and gorgeous views of the Cumbrian Fells. It is 15 minutes from the M6 motorway.

The en suite bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style and all have flat-screen TVs and seating areas. Some rooms have balconies with lake views.

The Regency Restaurant has an AA Rosette Award and serves modern British cuisine. The conservatory and terrace offer a more relaxed setting for informal lunches and dinners.

The hotel has 22 acres of grounds and offers croquet on the lawn and private fishing on the river. Indoors, there is a drawing room, library and sitting room with log fires in the winter.

Leeming House is only a 15-minute drive from the M6 motorway and features a private helipad. Penrith is 7.5 miles away and Aira Force, the waterfall Wordsworth wrote about, is 3 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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	Classic Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
This double room features an en suite bathroom with a bath. Room facilities: Bath, Air conditioning Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive King Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This double room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive King Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² This double room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² This double room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This twin room has a satellite TV and seating area Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive King Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This double room has a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² Rooms are 15 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² This twin room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² This suite features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Classic Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
This double room features an en suite bathroom with a bath. Room facilities: Bath, Air conditioning Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive King Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This double room has a satellite TV. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive King Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Room size: 22 ft² Rooms are 2 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This suite features a satellite TV and seating area Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This double room has a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² This twin room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This double room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Classic Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
This double room features an en suite bathroom with a bath. Room facilities: Bath, Air conditioning Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature King Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Room size: 226 ft² This double room has a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating, Satellite Channels, Flat-screen TV Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Feature King Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² This double room features a seating area. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Executive Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Rooms are 20 square metres. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Macdonald Leeming House is a beautiful Georgian property set in 22 acres of land and is perfectly located to enjoy all the sights of the Lake District. The hotel is the ideal choice for family holidays, business stays and romantic breaks.

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Closest landmarks

Askham Hall 4.8 miles
Brougham Castle 7 miles
Whinfell Forest 9 miles
Rydal Mount & Gardens 10.7 miles
Theatre by the Lake 11 miles
Rydal Water 11.1 miles
Derwentwater 11.3 miles
Cat Bells 12.3 miles

Closest airports

Newcastle International Airport 55.7 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Everything!the views are amazing. The staff are all friendly and helpful. They will try their best to make your stay enjoyable and to make you feel like home. We are muslim traveller and thought would be hard to get halal food in the restaurant. They heard of our problem and take their best effort to serve us halal food on the next day and it was delicious.”

Nur Nadiah Athirah

Malaysia

“Nice room, breakfast nice, just out of ullswater ”

David Rowley

United Kingdom

“Absolutely lovely hotel..with gorgeous grounds. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.”

Collette+Jon

United Kingdom

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9
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8.9
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9.3
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8.1
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8.6
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7.6
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15 August 2017

Mb
United Kingdom
5.0

“Average”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Breakfast
눇Location
15 August 2017

Karen421
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Feature Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Breakfast on second morning not same quality definitely different chef
15 August 2017

Sheila
United Kingdom
7.5

“We did enjoy it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Special Offer - Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Dinner
눇The beds were great. The extra request hadn't reached them but they accommodated me anyway. The restaurant staff were most unhelpful
13 August 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Feature Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Bed was lumpy and too soft. Also, there was an exposed wire in our bathroom, on the towel warmer.
13 August 2017

Jo
United Kingdom
5.4

“If you want a decent breakfast, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Special Offer - Executive King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉The main problem with this hotel was the breakfast. We stayed for 4 nights and each morning the breakfast was disappointing: poor service, unorganised staff, barely cooked food, poorly stocked buffet and meagre portions. On two occasions, they didn’t have items in but didn’t offer any replacements, making the breakfast even smaller. I tried all of the different cooked breakfast and when I had the vegetarian one, they’d ran out of veggie sausages and hashbrowns. I find it unbelievable that if a customer wasn’t paying for a room which included breakfast, this would cost them £21! Ridiculous. We also had to wait for a table one morning for twenty minutes because the staff hadn’t cleaned up any tables that had been left- It wasn’t even busy for the size of the hotel. We then had to wait another twenty minutes to receive our breakfast. The staff were disinterested and one was very miserable and stern, making us feel uncomfortable. We heard other patrons complaining about the food too- the waiting and the bacon. Coupled up with this, the hotel charges £5 for room service- which is a bit much when you’re already paying over the odds for the food in the first place. The receptionist even told us on arrival to go elsewhere for our evening meal as it was expensive at the hotel- with a staff with no faith in your food, perhaps it’s a sign in itself to make some improvements.
눇The room was nice, with a big king sized bed, although this was two singles pushed together which I always find uncomfortable. There are tea and coffee making facilities and water provided. The bathroom was clean and there's a wardrobe to hang your clothes. The location is beautiful- the garden is stunning with a lovely view of the lake.
13 August 2017

Graham
United Kingdom
8.3

“Very pleasant but not exceptional.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Special Offer - Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉As there is no bar, trying to obtain lounge service virtually impossible due to absence of staff.
눇Peace and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
13 August 2017

Ashleyg
United Kingdom
6.3

“Not worth the money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Restaurant poor, menu incorrect. Donation to charity automatically debited.....I like to choose my own charity, not be dictated to. Drinks in bar and restaurant massively overpriced.
눇Situation. Rooms.
11 August 2017

John
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Food was very poor
눇Staff very friendly
10 August 2017

Rosemary
United Kingdom
8.5

“Relaxing and enjoyable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉There were one or two cleanliness issues but the staff quickly righted the matter.
눇The bed was comfortable, the staff were helpful and friendly.
7 August 2017

Js
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“All okay in the end!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Feature Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉We were told we were being upgraded but as we had a feature twin this turned out to be a larger double room which was unsuitable. We were told the room we had booked was not available but after a short delay a room was 'found' which we were told classed as a feature room because of the lake view, but it had no separate seating area which was important to us. Later on we spoke with the manager who was sympathetic to our concerns and was able to offer a compromise of the original upgraded room with an additional single bed. One of the reception staff was surprisingly short with us when we asked to see the manager and we fed this back as we do not expect this type of reaction in any standard of hotel, let alone one at this end of the market. We would commend the manager for her handling of the situation.
눇The location of the property overlooking Ullswater is lovely, with a pleasant outdoor seating area. The food in the restaurant was very good. The manager was keen to help us resolve our concerns after some issues with our room.
7 August 2017

Ray
Spain

1 helpful vote
5.4

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Executive King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Selection of food in the evening quite limited and the cost of your wines is excessive. Why doyou NOT give your guests a choice of a ouse wine of good quality ???
눇Comfy bed.
4 August 2017

Nancy
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉It was all good.
눇Beautiful property and grounds.
3 August 2017

Margaret
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Feature King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Friendly staff. Excellent food
2 August 2017

Muzza23
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
5.0

“Don't go . com”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Special Offer - Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉1. Everything else. 2.Breakfast over cooked. 3.Bathroom water power poor. 4. Bath leaking. 5. Safe in room removable ( Not fixed. ) 6. Inside bathroom door filthy with fingermarks. Down stairs very old and tired.
눇Location
2 August 2017

Ronald
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+
7.1

“Very nice but pricey in the restaurant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Feature Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Restaurant overpriced
눇Location asnd views

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