Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed
Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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About the area

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 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Georgian hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Restaurant at Macdona, a 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.
The Restaurant at Macdona - 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 & Cockta - 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured 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 AM to 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
  • 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
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 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

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

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 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 7:00 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

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