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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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

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

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Standard Room, 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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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 - 0.0 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 Albert - ‬2 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 7:00 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
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Old Macdonald Hotel
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON, Morrisville

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I have been here before and although the prices increase the.hotel is getting tired. Sandra and the other lady on reception like before were exceptional but its a shame the bar staff and restaurant are not so good. The views make this hotel but its dated and the windows need cleaning. Breakfast took over 15 minutes to be shown to our seat and the fruit and pastries were empty and no glasses with very little juice. Breakfast was delivered ok but not the best. I dont like giving bad reviews but value for money it rates a 4/10. Also £25 to park which is overpwiced as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

The booking Inn was excellent the woman at the front desk was excellent very comfortable with a we actually got in early due to the room being ready which we did not expect the room was very big and the bed which I expected the shower tray add a big brown stain on it which I thought it hadn't been cleaned correctly the shower hose whilst damaged I reported this the breakfast was not to standard the waiters looked very untidy the evening meal I did not enjoy at all to say how much I paid for the meal not very good at all I'm sorry but it was not what I expected in McDonald's ins I have been up north and down South and stayed in the inns but this one let the side down 👎
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay in a very comfortable room with a spectacular view of the lake, thanks to Sandra on reception being most helpful. All very close to plenty of watering holes and restaurants, made for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rache

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

8/10 Good

Jayne

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

Charming Escape in the Heart of the Lakes

We recently spent three nights at The Mcdonald Hotel during a short getaway to the Lake District, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth — the kind that immediately sets the tone for a relaxing, memorable break. The Room: We stayed in one of their lake-facing rooms, and waking up each morning to that view? Absolutely dreamy. The room was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated with soft, calming tones, and had just the right blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The Food: Breakfast each morning was a treat. A choice of hearty Cumbrian classics or lighter options, all made fresh and served in the loveldining room with views of the water. We especially loved the perfect poached eggs. The Location: The Hotel is perfectly situated — tucked away enough to feel peaceful and secluded, but still within easy walking distance to the local shops and tourist areas and some incredible walking trails. We spent our days hiking, boating, and wandering through quaint villages with just the right number of tea shops and pubs. The hotel staff were also brilliant with local recommendations — they pointed us to a hidden trail that led to one of the best views we’ve
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness
Treated like cr@p at check in by a very rude member of staff, and not much better in the morning at breakfast. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, it was way too hot-the noise from the kitchen below was unbearable, constant droning from there and deliveries start at 6am, 2 nights without sleep isnt good. First day breakfast was incorrect and inedible, second day despite asking twice we we didnt even get breakfast - a pot of tea turned up made with cold water, how can you get it so wrong?? The reception staff were very professional, kitchen and waiting on staff were untrained, impolite and looked lost. One guy with short grey hair and glasses deserves credit as he was the only one who looked like he wanted to work there. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We upgraded to get a view of the lake from our room. Nice old hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Euan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

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

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for shops, bars & restaurants. Beautiful views of the lake from the bar & breakfast rooms. Only issue is the offsite parking. Could be quite awkward & if you use the hotel site it’s a ridiculous price of £25 per day. Not a great management decision in the tough hotel competition, especially as it is an open car park with just a security barrier. The local car park was just £7.00 per day. Safe & quiet. Felt happy to leave car there for a couple of days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay, great location. Some areas are a little tired but good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Leona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It's a well located hotel with good facilities and friendly staff, however car park is far too expensive and to charge extra for certain breakfast items in the menu is disappointing would also benefit some TLC in certain areas, including new towels, which were well worn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandra

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

Horrible experience

The worst hotel we stayed in in a long time. 1. The parking is 25 per night - rip off. 2. They don't respond to messages. 3.The breakfast was sad and the service was slow. We had to wait 10 minutes to be sat down despite many empty tables (if you have mobility issues or are heavily pregnant, it's frustrating). 4. Food was unimpressive especially if you have dietry requirements. Our vegan breakfast was anemic and they didn't have dairy free butter/margarine. The waiters didn't bother cleaning the empty plates, so we had to pile them up. 5. The rooms were unbearably hot. 6. Bed and pillows were really uncomfortable. 7. If your room faces the street, be prepared for drunk people shouting and fighting underneath your window (we would have paid more had we known). 8. Bathrooms are really dated. 9. The water mixer wasn't working properly so we had cold and hot water coming out of the shower simultaneously. It's not a 4 star hotel. It's zero stars really. We wouldn't recommend and would never come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely stay but avoid breakfast

We stayed in a family suite. The room was great as were the grounds of the hotel. The only thing that let down our stay was breakfast. Even though we had to book our time slot we stood in a long queue to gain access and waited for quite a while before a staff member came to assist. Once seated we ordered tea/coffee and toast, after approx 15 mins we were then asked what hot breakfast we would like- we still hadn’t received our tea or toast. By the time we eventually got our breakfast 40 mins after we entered our tea was cold. I would stay again but wouldn’t have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025