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About this property

On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere center is a 20-minute walk away. Parking available at £25 per night. The rooms at Old England Hotel each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. The bathrooms feature fluffy robes and free toiletries, and some rooms have lake views. The restaurant serves a modern menu featuring quality local produce and organic ingredients. Terrace Bar and Lounge offer light meals and traditional afternoon teas. The modern leisure center features a fully equipped gym and 20-yard swimming pool. Guests can relax in the ice room, sauna or aroma steam room, and try indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. In Bowness-on-Windermere, the Macdonald Old England Hotel is set in mature gardens, and has its own private boat moorings. Beatrix Potter Exhibition is 656 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fatemah
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Location / friendly staff / delicious food / relaxing outdoor sitting area / spacious rooms .
  • Dr
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Good location near the lake, very English style hotel which we really enjoyed, we would like to also thank Hassan who was at the reception for all his recommendations and making our stay as comfortable as possible. Smooth check in with Hassan....
  • Vickie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful stately property overlooking Lake Windermere. The location couldn’t be better.
  • Bobette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How it was close to water and walking distance to activities.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely setting, up to date facilities & very clean! Loved it.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location by the lake and close to amenities
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely lake view, excellent breakfast, relaxed bar with fantastic vista. Great location, wonderful service. Good parking
  • Yi
    China China
    Great location, great environment, luxurious, great breakfast, Close to the pier, easy to travel, central area, surrounded by restaurants
  • Colleen
    United States United States
    Luxury, well maintained, great staff, beautiful decor
  • Faisal
    Qatar Qatar
    Perfect location, near the lake, wonderful staff, nice sea view in the lobby.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Please note that extra beds are only possible in certain room types and must be confirmed by the property prior to arrival.

Please note that the elevator cannot take full size wheelchairs, making the Restaurant not accessible for guests in wheelchairs.

For guests staying on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rate you can enjoy a £30 allowance per adult towards food and children’s meals are charged as taken

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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