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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Banquet hall
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $259
$216 nightly
$259 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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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)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Windermere

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes by foot from World of Beatrix Potter. .This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers 106 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 106 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Windermere? This hotel has 4973 square feet (462 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - 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 & Cocktail - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 25 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 & Cocktail

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
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 25.00 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

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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 6:30 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
Macdonald Hotel Old England
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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

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with outstanding outlook on the edge of Lake Windermere and in the centre of Bowness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a fantastic location. Our room had a lake view. The spa was also very nice. The hotel is in walking distance to everything you need, including parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert Lovell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful views from lounge and breakfast rooms. Little bit tired in places but would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything and everyone is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this say was perfect. The staff were lovely, the room was beautifull with the view over the lake and was very clean and tidy. The food was delicious. We will be stopping again when we are in your direction
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAGGIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was lovely loads of space great for family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Great room, very nice breakfast and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. The christmas decorations made the whole stay feel very festive. The kids loved everything about it. The spa swimming pool was a little on the cold side but ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Narhari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character property in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we had a wonderful stay with our grandchildren in December, the hotel was beautiful and the seasonal decorations where truly spectacular. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and our room was fabulous with a queen size bed as well as bunk beds for the children. The dining room was beautiful, spacious and spotlessly clean with wonderful views of the lake. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall no complain!

The hotel was clean and staff friendly. we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Some of the staff were super helpful but some of the staff weren’t suited for how
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy acess to Bowness, lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do with more staff at breakfast as we waited 10 minutes with staff avoiding looking at us until we got a table.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and surroundings, parking was a bit of a distance away. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and service in the bar and restaurant. Staff were great! Would love to go back and stay a little longer !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good but the coffee weak and cold. Lake view was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and amazing hotel. Exemplary staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay, great location. Some areas are a little tired but good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very dated, in need of modernisation throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cerny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great last minute stay, lovely breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025