Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Lake Windermere

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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 Twin 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
(10 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 Twin Beds

  • 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

About the area

Windermere

On lake.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Bowness Pier and a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and World of Beatrix Potter are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Lake Windermere
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 4973 square feet (462 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Windermere hotel is smoke free.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4973 sq ft of conference space
  • 462 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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