• Lake view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
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On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere center is a 20-minute walk away. Parking available at £20 per night. The rooms at Old England Hotel each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. The bathrooms feature fluffy robes and free toiletries, and some rooms have lake views. The restaurant serves a modern menu featuring quality local produce and organic ingredients. Terrace Bar and Lounge offer light meals and traditional afternoon teas. The modern leisure center features a fully equipped gym and 20-yard swimming pool. Guests can relax in the ice room, sauna or aroma steam room, and try indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. In Bowness-on-Windermere, the Macdonald Old England Hotel is set in mature gardens, and has its own private boat moorings. Beatrix Potter Exhibition is 656 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
or
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
6.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.6
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere
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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet lake view room really comfortable bedroom really friendly staff
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, we were upgraded and had lovely rooms, which were spotlessly clean. Friendly very helpful staff.
  • Christina
    United States of America United States of America
    The location provided easy access to the main part of town as well as the harbor area. Easy to walk about town for a leisurely stroll. Dining options at the hotel were great - breakfast was delicious, with a wide variety of cold foods being...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £20 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Please note that extra beds are only possible in certain room types and must be confirmed by the property prior to arrival.

Please note that the elevator cannot take full size wheelchairs, making the Restaurant not accessible for guests in wheelchairs.

For guests staying on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rate you can enjoy a £30 allowance per adult towards food and children’s meals are charged as taken

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

  • Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Game room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Hand massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Couples' massage
    • Steam room
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Foot massage

  • Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is 650 feet from the center of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.