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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Lake Windermere

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A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a calm evening setting.
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.
A large, multi-story building with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a well-maintained lawn.
A table set for a meal with wine glasses, a candle, and a vase with flowers, overlooking a body of water and hills.
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

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. Also, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories is within half a mile (1 km) and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House is within 2 miles (3 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 - 7 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬5 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 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

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

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, 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
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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.

Property is also known as

Hotel Old England
Macdonald Hotel Old England
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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

How close is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is 89.9 mi (103-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

As of Oct 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $185, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.00 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 25.00 per day.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa to downtown Windermere?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Bowness-on-Windermere.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely good location, bus stop, restaurant, supermarket, lake cruise center, just few minutes walking distance to reach out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food, lovely staff and great place and location to stay,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff. Working AC units in each room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location was A+++. Staff were fantastic. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and wonderful view across the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

Hotel is in a beautiful location and grounds were lovely to sit in and relax. Excellent for getting to the key parts of Bowness especially marina for boat trips. Most staff were good - housekeeping, bar staff and some of the restaurant in particular, but Breakfast could have been served with a little more urgency and so disappointing that our breakfast on day 2 didn’t arrive at all. Hotel has the potential to be beautiful but needs a thorough refurb and tidy up. Overpriced parking at £25 a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Just ok all round..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character property in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was lovely loads of space great for family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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