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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
The current price is €209
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 6 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Lake Windermere
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant at Macdona, offers breakfast, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 106 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Lounge & Cockta
  • The Restaurant at Macdona

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,973 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lift (183 centimetre wide door)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Old England
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Old England Hotel
Old England Macdonald
Old England Macdonald Hotel
Old Macdonald Hotel
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Windermere
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Hotel Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

As of 5 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on 25 Feb 2025 start from €208.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Windermere hotel is located on a lake, just steps away from Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 5 minutes.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
A bit tired inside and a pain with the parking but other than thag, a cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay after a returning stay, steve the porter was amazing. The only downside is the pool is freeezing cold
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location next to Lake Windermere and we had a great view of the lake from our room - very atmospheric in the early morning mist! Room lovely and warm and well appointed although a little more floorspace would not have gone amiss. Breakfast was very good - a decent amount of food, very tasty and well cooked. We also enjoyed the pool and sauna/steam rooms as well. Hotel is very well located with many pubs/restaurants/cafes within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alwin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shailandra, Hatfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is a wonderfully panoramic location overlooking the lake. It’s a great location in a grand historic building. I am not a fan that charges for parking. Just add it into the rate! You can only check in at 4pm (although we managed at 3.30pm). I have traveled all this planet and this is the latest l have experienced in 35 years. I stayed in riverside room with balcony overlooking lake. Had wonderful relaxing stay in a quiet end rom. Room was very good. However, now some areas for improvement. The television was somewhat dated with no ability to use Netflix, or cast to. So we enjoyed only free to air television on small 20 inch (how quaint) . There was a distinct lack of plugs in room with none by beds so we could not charge phones as we went to sleep. For this price install some USB chargers. Breakfast was excellent in an idyllic position overlooking the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No towels/robes available for the pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and location make this five star Constantly surprised how inconvenient and expensive parking is in the UK. Unfortunately we were later in the evening on a busy weekend so I ended up parking down the street in the central city parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yassar

Honest review
Access to facilities not explained on arrival. Room was to warm, cobwebs around lamp and lighting. Shower hose leaked. Fridge didn’t work so drinks were warm. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lush time hotel was amazing clean and chilled, kelly on reception checked us in and out and was fantastic. Breakfast was delicious with plenty choise, we are already looking to come back for 2 nights in November
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel and Excellent Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel - Expensive - Wifi issues
Hotel was nice, a little dated as others have mentioned. Room was very clean and had everything you need. Evening meal was really nice and service was good - very swift and 3 courses all done within the hour - could have been there a lot longer if you wanted. Breakfast was also very good. Had an issue with the Wifi - had nothing in the room - spoke to reception who were dismissive saying he has it on his phone and had a new system 3 days ago - I said you may want to turn on the wifi at the end of the hotel as nothing there on any device - signal not the best on mobile data either. Check in and out was quick and easy - car park had one space left when i got there and was a tight squeeze to get the car in - apparently people who use the spa there also use the car park so spaces can be limited during the day but more spaces become available later in the day. Overall it was a perfectly good place to stay, if it wasn't for the clubcard vouchers though i would never have paid over £250 to stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was old fashioned which would be fine, however the room phone socket was broken, as was the bathroom door, which scraped the tiles and wouldnt close, the room service food took over an hour to arrive and then had missing items, which when offered replacements never arrived. The location is great but overall the hotel needs a major refurbishment and we wouldnt stay there again. Many other options that we would try first.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location excellent, restaurant service very slow, food average.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was generally fine and comfortable , staff at reception were excellent but breakfast service was average
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ALLISON

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family rooms.. which was very generously sized, with 3 large,very comfortable beds and good facilities. Breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choices. All saff helpful and friendly. Really handy being so central in Bowness & plenty to do around and about... as always the views were amazing. Only negative point to make was that the wifi wasnt too great in the hotel & we gave up trying to download anything for our daughter to watch. Also its an additional £20 to park... so watchbout for that. ...given the price of the stay, we thought it should have been complimentary ... but, hey ho.... it wouldnt put us off staying again Overall really happy with our stay x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Parking is difficult to start with. Once the system is understood it is workable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2024