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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Gym
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBowness Pier2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld of Beatrix Potter4 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)101 min drive
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Room options

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Feature Double) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Feature Double)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 3) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 3)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Travelling with kids? Consider Holehird Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Ambleside Climbing Wall. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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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

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

Restaurants

  • The Pier Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
  • The Lake View - Bowness - 4 min walk
  • Lake View Garden Bar - 1 min walk
  • The Village Inn & Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bodega - 2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body treatment or aromatherapy at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant at Macdona, offers breakfast, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in reception, massage treatment rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the pool, helpful staff and overall condition
Room features
All 106 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Lounge & Cockta
  • The Restaurant at Macdona

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,973 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lift (183 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 window guards
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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on 19 May 2024 start from €178.00, including 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.

Is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Windermere hotel is located on a lake, just steps away from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. Old Laundry Theatre and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 5 minutes.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews" "

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

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a deluxe room. The window was a velux window so despite being allocated a lake view, you can’t see this as the window is in the roof.. Thick layer of dust on top of the bed. No amenities other than shower gel in bathroom. Breakfast was rather chaotic. Have to wait for server to seat you at your table which took a while. We ordered drinks which never came. Telephone for room service/ reception didn’t work. As others have mentioned, you would assume that it would be documented that the car park is not actually on site, you have to park on double yellows outside the hotel, run in through the tourists to give your details and pay then drive off site to the car park. £20 a day for parking on top of paying for a deluxe room is poor in my opinion especially when said car park is just gravel. Wi-Fi poor. I think the above shouldn’t be overlooked just because of the location / view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jemmah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good breakfast but it did get very busy to get a table , I liked the option for table service . The door did not have a secure working lock / latch as it was broken so the door could be easily opened from inside and having a toddler this was quite hard as he opened the door and ran for the stairs a few times so it was hard to relax in the room without putting a chair to the door to secure it . The outdoor lighting would be amazing for summer too at the rear seating area next to the bar . The staff were really nice and professional. Good lift for us having a baby ! Brill that we could use the spa facilities . Fantastic location honestly could not fault the location . Parking was offsite but wasn’t far.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and very central
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a bit of character .Yes it's a bit dated but the rooms are clean and tidy.Breakfast is nice but seems a slow process so expected a bit of a wait.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good, clean rooms, friendly staff, a view to die for, also really comfortable, it strikes the correct balance between being really homely and having everything you would need in a hotel room in this day and age without feeling outdated or tacky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service from start to finish. Excellent facilities…well worth a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Himanshu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Avoid . Although the location is good.the hotel is poorly maintained , especially the heating system. This is when you go for their best super deluxe room. We were awake till 2 am the first night, as the heating need some fixing and making huge noise all night, The website said free bottolled water, but didn't mention that its 2 complimentary bottle of 330 ml per person, per day. We booked for a coupled massage and it was the worst. The lady who did my wife's massage treatment , had no skill . So total waste of money . I also raised a complain in expedia platform, My holidays have been spoiled completely. Simply waste of money. I paid £1200 for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed in lack of fridge in the room and the charge of £20 per night for parking Apart from this stay was enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024