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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with spa, near Lake Windermere

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view
Nestled by the lake, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers an upscale retreat with a relaxing spa, indoor pool, and children's pool. Treat yourself to fine British cuisine at The Restaurant or unwind in the library while enjoying free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 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
$205 nightly
The total price is $246
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 214 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 214 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 214 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 - 0.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 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

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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 at the property
    • For any questions, 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
DONE

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 25.00 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 25.00 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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard
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 25.00 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.

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, delicious, tasty, and excellent with a great choice of food. (38 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely clean hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Kath, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy acess to Bowness, lots of restaurants nearby.
caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Car parking available. Helpful staff.room quiet and good facilities .
Colette, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Service is slow, little choice of food. Bur a good breakfast
James, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The family room was good and the kids loved the bunk beds. But the room was at the front of the property and so was pretty noisy even on a Sunday. Breakfast in the morning was tasty with a good view over the lake. We didn't park in the hotel car park but on Glebe Road which was a fifth of the price.
Tom, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Room to hot food not very good
Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great last minute stay, lovely breakfast, helpful staff
Cerny, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot to stay on lake windermere
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

We upgraded to get a view of the lake from our room. Nice old hotel!
Charles, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely Break

We had a very enjoyable stay beds very comfortable, rooms fully equipped pool was beautiful
Melanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice hotel great location.
greg, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Location a big plus for this hotel. At over £200 per night it’s well overpriced for what it is. It has a spa and pool which was a big reason why we booked this vs other hotels but after booking got a mail about stay advising kids not allowed in pool after 5pm which was around when we arrived. Mailed hotel about this before arrival but no reply. Breakfast ok but not fantastic, service a little slow. No air con in room, tv not great and £25 for over night parking!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel with lovely helpful staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great service great hotel attentive staff helped us with everything we needed. Can’t wait for possibly coming again.
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Traditional hotel with beautiful room and great breakfast. Very helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Julie, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Treated like cr@p at check in by a very rude member of staff, and not much better in the morning at breakfast. Would not stay here again.
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

It's a well located hotel with good facilities and friendly staff, however car park is far too expensive and to charge extra for certain breakfast items in the menu is disappointing would also benefit some TLC in certain areas, including new towels, which were well worn.
Leona, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent :-) thank you!
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Traditional hotel which could do with a facelift
Andy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location restaurant, lounge and bar overlooking the lake. Room lovely very comfortable bed & pillows. Thought the surcharge on certain breakfast items a bit unnecessary when paying £200 per night. Drinks expensive in the bar but that’s normal these days !
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Weekend away in the lakes

Weekend away for valentines in the lakes. Perfect location and looked after so well.
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Hotel and Excellent Location
Salman, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good

Great service and friendly staff, nice room & facilities. Breakfast was well cooked, great quality and very tasty....... lots of choice as well ! Fab location. Only draw back is the £25 additional fee for using the car parking facilities, which i think is excessive for a 1 night stay
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Service was excellent. Staff on reception was beyond helpful, food was astonishing having breakfast, afternoon tea and an evening meal in the hotel restaurant and all the food was the highest quality with fantastic hosts and waiting staff. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Beautiful views from the room, the lounge, the restaurant and the outdoor seating areas overlooking the lake. Overall a breathtaking area with the hotel complimenting the area incredibly well. Spa treatments to top off the weekend away. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Howard, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Break

Great stay although drinks pricey in the bar ,great breakfast very efficient staff
Susan, 1-night trip