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Macdonald Leeming House

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Watermillock Nr Penrith, Penrith, England, CA11 0JJ
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

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

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Suite)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Penrith

With a stay at Macdonald Leeming House in Penrith, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force. .This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Lake Windermere and 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 26 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Lodore Falls - 41 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Lake Windermere - 47 min drive - 64.1 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 58 min drive - 73.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Herdwick Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal at Dockray - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Leeming House

Macdonald Leeming House offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 41 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Regency, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
The Regency - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Contactless check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests have access to the outdoor and indoor pools, fitness facility, and spa at a partner property, located 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) away. Transportation to the partner property is not provided.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater Hotel Penrith

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Macdonald Leeming House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 386 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean and tidy great view of lake, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel and gorgeous rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were lovely. We loved that there were vegan menu options. Room was lovely and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pet friendly. Stunning location. Friendly and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bedroom, comfortable lounges, good restaurant, great views of Ullswater.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nhorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was nice stay, I love the view from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Luxury at an affordable price

It is just a fantastic, relaxing venue that is a delight to stay in. The food was lovely and service was great all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Realign

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very beautiful property and area with truly outstanding views and staff. Downside would be that the bathroom was in need of some maintenance, door was scuffed and needed repainting, shower and bath had areas of patchy sealant. Breakfast was amazing and very accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel. Lovely hotel and food. The views of the lake is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Overall good stay

Overall lovely stay! Very peaceful and relaxing. We had a balcony with the best view of the lake! Amazing! The grounds were lovely also. The man at the desk was very lovely, friendly and helpful. However, they desperately need poo bag bins! It’s a great hotel for dogs and there were no restrictions, however there were no bins at all to put the poo bags which was very annoying. But apart from that no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

Review

Overall the stay was good. The location & setting was amazing. The staff were all very friendly and professional. The Reception staff were excellent and very accomodating. The building is looking at bit tired in places and would benefit from some upgrades especially externally. The evening meal was good although portion sizes were a bit questionable given the prices charged. The wine on offer also was a little disappointing. Breakfast wasnt the standard i was expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On arriving I asked if they had bar meals answer yes. Went into empty bar ignored for very many minutes while girl poured water and chatted to colleague gave up . Went to restaurant fine dining menu offered. Asked for bar meal menu That did not go down well. Wine was brought and half a glass of water. Food was excellent. Requested more wine and water twice from reluctant staff! I’m still waiting for the water! The restaurant was not busy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with views of Ullswater
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful location right on the lake but no amenities like paddle boards or row boats.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a lovely area by the Lake. Bassel the receptionist was extremely helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Excellent little trip. Beautiful location

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Friendly and helpful attentive staff. Spacious room. The breakfast was great with a variety of different foods. It’s on the lake, so you can walk down from the garden and see beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms and en-suite spacious and well furnished,but all looking well worn and in need of renewal. En-suite, we thought the bath was difficult for showering, it was very narrow.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025