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Macdonald Leeming House

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Explore the area

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Watermillock Nr Penrith, Penrith, England, CA11 0JJ
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Aira Force
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Penrith

At Macdonald Leeming House you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ullswater and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Aira Force. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Regency, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Penrith hotel include Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park.

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Aira Force - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Penrith Castle - 12 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lowther Park - 15 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 17 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boot & Shoe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Living Space - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Leeming House

Lakefront hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Leeming House. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Leeming House offers 41 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 65; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Regency

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests have access to the outdoor and indoor pools, fitness facility, and spa at a partner property, located 19 miles (30.5 kilometres) away. Transport to the partner property is not provided.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 26.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 65

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

Leeming House
Macdonald Leeming
Macdonald Leeming House
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater Hotel Penrith
Macdonald Leeming Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Leeming House?

Macdonald Leeming House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Leeming House?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Leeming House on 20 Nov 2025 start from AU$279.88, 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 Leeming House?

Yep, Macdonald Leeming House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Macdonald Leeming House serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Leeming House?

No, Macdonald Leeming House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Leeming House?

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 Leeming House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.