Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
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69%
Family
19%
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6%
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1%
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At Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, travellers praise the stunning lakeside setting and walkable Bowness location, while feedback is mixed on breakfast quality and on staff interactions that range from welcoming and efficient to slow, disorganised, or occasionally brusque.
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darren
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
14 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Elizabeth
12 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Leigh
6 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Josephine
28 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Location
When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes by foot from World of Beatrix Potter. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bowness Pier.
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Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 25.00 per day. Reservations are not required.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 18.00 per person.
Pets are not allowed at this property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and elevators. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms can be confirmed by contacting the property directly.
The hotel is located just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier, approximately 0.1 km from both. It is also 0.2 km from Old Laundry Theatre and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.
Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool. Pool access is available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Up to 2 children aged 12 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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