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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Escape to lakeside bliss where relaxation meets indulgence. Unwind with a rejuvenating massage or enjoy quality time with family by the garden.

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is NZ$378
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is NZ$319
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28 Jan - 29 Jan
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About the area

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 6 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Windermere. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and British cuisine is served at The Restaurant at Macdona, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features of this Georgian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Arabic, Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 106 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 20.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (4973 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 183
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 99
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 99
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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.

Dining

The Restaurant at Macdona – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Terrace Lounge & Cockta – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs GBP 20.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Old England
Macdonald Hotel Old England
Macdonald Old England
Macdonald Old England Hotel
Macdonald Old Hotel
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20.00 per day. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Yes, The Restaurant at Macdona offers British cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa like?
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Macdonald Old England
Sandra on check in was amazing and the hotel as always was a pleasure to stay at. Only downside was the towels we old and worn but otherwise very happy
scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Disappointing stay for wife’s birthday
Very disappointed with service. We arrived 1.30pm but told couldn’t get into our until after 4. Fine, but they made us check in then and pay for parking. When paying for parking, we were asked if cash or card. We paid by card to then be interrupted by another woman on reception saying it needed to be by card. Told her we’ll pay by cash as per the initial question. We came back at 4.10pm and there was a huge queue. The receptionist took way too long to check people in. By 4.30 we were in our room and changed quickly to use spa facilities. We went down to spa reception and were told that the pool was at maximum and we couldn’t go in. No mention of this at all when checking in upstairs. We were told we could wait or go back to room and they would call. We said absolutely not as others were coming in wanting to use facilities as well. All the time, all they did was check a monitor. We waited 10 mins for someone to come out and the lady on reception was going to allow others in before us, so we had to step in. When we eventually got into pool, we counted and there were less than 10 in the whole spa facilities. The pool was freezing cold, sauna not hot at all, steam room took ages to put any steam out, and the shower wasn’t working. Complete waste of money. On top of this, the staff were extremely rude. From reception, to spa to the woman serving us breakfast in the morning. All extremely miserable and made you feel like every request was a chore to them. Extremely disappointed
Daniel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ngan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely two night break
The hotel is situated perfectly to walk around Bowness. It was really clean and our room whilst elements are older / a bit dated, looked like had not long been redecorated so felt lovely. Breakfast was brought to your table, with a view of the lakes. Can’t fault it. Would go again.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, breakfast needs a rethink!
Great hotel, fabulous staff, and a very good Spa. Perfect location in Bowness. You are exactly where you want to be. The bedrooms are comfortable but a bit tired. The TV in the room we had was tiny given the cost of the room. Brewfast is good but a little bit stingy when it comes to the full english. 1 sausage, 1 radher of bacon, 1 egg, 1 plumb tomatoe, a small portion of beans, 1 hash brown and half a breakfast mushroom. Half a mushroom! I am not kidding. Whoever thought of that cost saving measure should hang their head in shame! For a hotel that isnt cheap, that takes the mickey. That said, will we go back? Almost definitely!
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stuart, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Staff polite and helpful. Pool and gym are excellent. Highly recommended.
Annamaria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Charles, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Honest review
Access to facilities not explained on arrival. Room was to warm, cobwebs around lamp and lighting. Shower hose leaked. Fridge didn’t work so drinks were warm. Location was good.
Yassar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel and Excellent Location
Salman, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice Hotel - Expensive - Wifi issues
Hotel was nice, a little dated as others have mentioned. Room was very clean and had everything you need. Evening meal was really nice and service was good - very swift and 3 courses all done within the hour - could have been there a lot longer if you wanted. Breakfast was also very good. Had an issue with the Wifi - had nothing in the room - spoke to reception who were dismissive saying he has it on his phone and had a new system 3 days ago - I said you may want to turn on the wifi at the end of the hotel as nothing there on any device - signal not the best on mobile data either. Check in and out was quick and easy - car park had one space left when i got there and was a tight squeeze to get the car in - apparently people who use the spa there also use the car park so spaces can be limited during the day but more spaces become available later in the day. Overall it was a perfectly good place to stay, if it wasn't for the clubcard vouchers though i would never have paid over £250 to stay there!
Neil, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel was old fashioned which would be fine, however the room phone socket was broken, as was the bathroom door, which scraped the tiles and wouldnt close, the room service food took over an hour to arrive and then had missing items, which when offered replacements never arrived. The location is great but overall the hotel needs a major refurbishment and we wouldnt stay there again. Many other options that we would try first.
James, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location excellent, restaurant service very slow, food average.
Bryn, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was generally fine and comfortable , staff at reception were excellent but breakfast service was average
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

ALLISON, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a family rooms.. which was very generously sized, with 3 large,very comfortable beds and good facilities. Breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choices. All saff helpful and friendly. Really handy being so central in Bowness & plenty to do around and about... as always the views were amazing. Only negative point to make was that the wifi wasnt too great in the hotel & we gave up trying to download anything for our daughter to watch. Also its an additional £20 to park... so watchbout for that. ...given the price of the stay, we thought it should have been complimentary ... but, hey ho.... it wouldnt put us off staying again Overall really happy with our stay x
Rachael, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking is difficult to start with. Once the system is understood it is workable.
JOHN, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

David, 1-night trip
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