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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Lake Windermere

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views

Overview of Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBowness Pier2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld of Beatrix Potter4 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)101 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Feature Double)

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Feature Double)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 3)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the area

Windermere

A family-friendly stay in Windermere awaits you at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Within steps you'll find Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. The fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant at Macdona, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Terrace Lounge & Cockta is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 4973 square feet (462 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Windermere hotel, attractions include Ullswater and Coniston Water.

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
  • Lake View Garden Bar - 1 min walk
  • The Village Inn & Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bodega - 2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Upscale spa hotel, walk to Lake Windermere
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 4973 square feet (462 square metres) and includes conference space. A kids' pool, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Windermere hotel is smoke free.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 4973 sq ft of conference space
  • 462 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers 106 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site 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.

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

  • 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–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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 space
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 20 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on 1 May 2024 start from AU$286.78, 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 parking available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has a secured self car park for GBP 20.00 per day.

Is there a spa on site at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

No, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the style of this hotel. Lots of character and charm . Fantastic lakeside position..recommend paying a bit extra for a lake view ..amazing. Breakfast lovely, nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
We had an amazing stay at the hotel, we were welcomed straight away and told everything available services wise & we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, they have a wide range of services, the pool sauna and steam room were very nice and relaxing & we will be staying again for definite!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIALL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff, swimming pool could be a litle warmer .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Suite
A disappointing experience considering the price of the room. We booked a suite, there was a nice view of the lake from one of the windows but not the best of views from the other. The suite had many large cracks in the walls, ceiling and around the window and door- won't let me add photographs. Bathroom was nice with TV over the bath but unfortunately had no signal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an idyllic location. Unfortunately being there at Christmas they were clearly running on a skeleton staff who were stretched too thin. The food offered was poor at best given the prices being charged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah, Corona del mar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel stay
We enjoyed out stay once again, we come a similar time each year. We have however, noticed that its becoming more and more tired and worn. I understand there is an "old" authentic feel to the building but thats different to being "tatty" with paint missing, black mould on windows and worn, frayed carpets. We overlook that tattyness as our boys love staying, going in the pool and sleeping in the bunkbeds in room 118. however, I would be dissappinted if we paid anymore than we did for the hotel and we only book when rates are low. The room was lovely again! its the common areas which need attention. The breakfast was great again, however a niggle is the removal of nutella from the condiments as our boys have always enjoyed that with their breakfast on previous visits. All staff are lovely and polite. Thank you for the stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023