Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
- Lake view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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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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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fatemah
Kuwait
“Location / friendly staff / delicious food / relaxing outdoor sitting area / spacious rooms .” - Dr
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
“A beautiful stately property overlooking Lake Windermere. The location couldn’t be better.” - Bobette
United Kingdom
“How it was close to water and walking distance to activities.” - Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Lovely setting, up to date facilities & very clean! Loved it.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Excellent location by the lake and close to amenities” - Lee
United Kingdom
“Lovely lake view, excellent breakfast, relaxed bar with fantastic vista. Great location, wonderful service. Good parking” - Yi
China
“Great location, great environment, luxurious, great breakfast, Close to the pier, easy to travel, central area, surrounded by restaurants” - Colleen
United States
“Luxury, well maintained, great staff, beautiful decor” - Faisal
Qatar
“Perfect location, near the lake, wonderful staff, nice sea view in the lobby.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
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.