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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 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 large, multi-story building with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a well-maintained lawn.
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
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $240
$200 nightly
$240 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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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)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 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 - 6 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 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

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

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Macdonald Hotel Old England

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

darren

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

8/10 Good

Jill

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martin

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

SEAN GRAEME

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

10/10 Excellent

Dodie

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Morning awaking with a visit from two doves. Don’t leave the window open.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Purnima

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel showing its age but lake view rooms very nice. Clean and tidy but older part of the hotel could do with full refurbish. Breakfast lovely and evening meal reasonable. Drinks very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pallavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect was great. Just a small trouble with unloading luggage as there is not much space to park if the spot is already taken. Also, from the hotel welcome message it feels like they will help unload luggage but you do that on your own. They have good amenities but not so easy to find information about it, like access to private beach or availability in Spa. Overall, I enjoyed the stay a lot and loved the swimming area and steam/sauna experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert Lovell

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast menu had sufficient choice and everything you would expect. However the breakfast buffet selection was limited but not poor. Probably lacked more options like more fruit, cooked meats, croissants, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sydney

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the hotel bills itself as 4* in our view it's living on past glories. Our Delux room had only a velux roof window which could only be opened by standing on a chair so you had a better view of the sky only. At breakfast the only coffee choice was a cafetiere so espresso or latte luxury was not an option. The should rename it a Velux room, definitely not a Delux room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

STEVEN

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

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 review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to the lake and very convenient for the shops, theatre and main attractions. Staff at Reception and at breakfast were all really pleasant and helpful. Arriving in a car is a bit of a nightmare: the entrance is in a very tight and busy street, so finding somwhere to wait while paying for the hotel car park and getting directions was difficult. If we could have paid for the parking in advance and driven straight to the car park, that would have been much easier. Breakfast was cooked to order, but really nothing special: one piece of bacon and one (very ordinary) sausage in the Full English breakfast, but a nice spread in the buffet selections. For such an expensive hotel, charging extra for the avocado and other 'special' breakfasts seemed to be taking a liberty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

James

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

6/10 Okay

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our view was awful from our room . Ground floor rm 12 . Looked out on to pub that’s was closed. Renavation work . A big pile of scrap . The room it’s self was lovely .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026