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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a calm evening setting.
A large, multi-story building with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a well-maintained lawn.
A room with a leather sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and two lamps. A large window offers a view of a lake and boats.
A table set for a meal with wine glasses, a candle, and a vase with flowers, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a round table with a vase and bottles, a chair, and a desk with a mirror and lamp.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $210
$175 nightly
$210 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 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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A breakfast tray with croissants, bread, fruit, juice, butter, and coffee equipment.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A table with a champagne bottle, two glasses, a bowl of strawberries, and a bouquet of flowers.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, a bowl of olives, and a small gift box.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A round wooden table with a tea set, a vase of flowers, and two chairs with purple cushions.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a red pillow, a teddy bear, a book, a glass of orange juice, and a vase with white flowers.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A table with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and bowls of olives and chips.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A breakfast tray with croissants, juice, coffee, and a bowl of berries.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A breakfast setting with pastries, strawberries, a cup of coffee, a teapot, and a glass of orange juice.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A breakfast tray with croissants, strawberries, a coffee pot, cups, and glasses of orange juice on a checkered tablecloth.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows and a bedside lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows, a decorative lamp, and a vase with flowers on a bedside table.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Bowness Pier. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.

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 - 7 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬5 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. Open daily.
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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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 on-site 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
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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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Macdonald Old England Hotel
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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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Hotel is dated, great location, enjoyed the pool area and the views at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great position convenient for local facilities helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the hotel, the family room was perfect and clean, great location, great pool kids loved it will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Average hotel but well located close to the water front as well as to the bars and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely good location, bus stop, restaurant, supermarket, lake cruise center, just few minutes walking distance to reach out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from our room. Spa and spa treatments were lovely. Large lounge restaurant area with view of lake, ideal for just chilling. Location is superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food, lovely staff and great place and location to stay,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff. Working AC units in each room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with the full experience. Will come again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable and clean… beds really good but hotel needs a refurb… still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location was A+++. Staff were fantastic. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tired hotel needs major revamp. Staff friendly and polite. Good size room bed on a severe slant as was the room floor furniture tired
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel , staff were very friendly and the breakfast overlooking the lake was stunning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and wonderful view across the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to all amenities. Large spacious rooms and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid staying here in summer there's no air conditioning and the car parking is £25 a night also the staff are rude
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hotel is in a beautiful location and grounds were lovely to sit in and relax. Excellent for getting to the key parts of Bowness especially marina for boat trips. Most staff were good - housekeeping, bar staff and some of the restaurant in particular, but Breakfast could have been served with a little more urgency and so disappointing that our breakfast on day 2 didn’t arrive at all. Hotel has the potential to be beautiful but needs a thorough refurb and tidy up. Overpriced parking at £25 a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top quality hotel in a brilliant location, absolutely loved it here. We didn’t find a better bar to have a drink in or a better restaurant to eat in, all perfect… with a wonderful view over the lake too! The leisure facilities really helped too, the pool was a proper pool you could actually swim in! My only (very slight) observation might be that it did look a bit tired in places, with a bit of paint peeling off here and there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Just ok all round..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a perfect location only downside our room was so hot 🔥 when we said about it they said yes that room tends to be hot next time tell them you don't want that room! Also there was a large hair in amongst the toast we didn't complain at breakfast but on checking out said and was told if we had said you could have had something free off breakfast menu! Wouldn't stop us going back though .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Informed hotel it was my 60th they completely ignored this a happy birthday would have been nice - concierge was embarrassed as we checked out!! - bath panel falling to bits and bathroom dated hotel sign falling to bits - breakfast made me unwell feel disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room (325, King bed with lake view) was clean, spacious and comfortable. Hotel location is excellent, a couple minutes walk to the ferries, good restaurants, shops and even the Victoria Wood theater (fun show!). The staff was courteous and unobtrusive. The breakfast was plentiful - and “unhurried” to get a table and to get the cooked food. We hope to stay again someday.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is at the prime location.We could reach any place from the hotel without car. Though the proprty is old style, however, the room was spacious with all the facilities. Staff was quite friendly and helpful. Would definitely like to stay here for my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026