Name: Macdonald Leeming House
Address: Watermillock, Penrith, England, United Kingdom, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.4

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 1,448 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

8%

Couple

77%

Family

14%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Travellers describe Macdonald Leeming House as a peaceful lakeside hotel with beautiful Ullswater views and welcoming staff, while also noting dated areas and uneven value for food and drink, resulting in a charming stay with some trade‑offs.

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10

Michael

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

A delightful stay. Room was spacious, clean, with great views. Lots of choice for breakfast. We only stayed one night but walked down to the waterfront in the morning which was definitely worth doing. Would love to return again soon!

10

Julian

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful stay, absolutely wonderful, helpful staff. We would definitely recommend and will stay again.

10

Ian

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean and tidy great view of lake, nice atmosphere

10

Hayley

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and gorgeous rooms and friendly staff

10

Karin

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely. We loved that there were vegan menu options. Room was lovely and spacious.

Watermillock, Penrith, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Macdonald Leeming House in Penrith, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Lake Windermere and 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Ullswater(0.3 miles)

Aira Force(2.8 miles)

Gowbarrow Fall(3.7 miles)

Dalemain(4.8 miles)

Glenridding Sailing Centre(5.1 miles)

Dalemain Country Park(5.2 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 26.00 per person.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet per night, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out may be available for a fee of GBP 20.00, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

The hotel is situated on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force, approximately 15.3 miles from Lake Windermere and 19.6 miles from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Guests have access to outdoor and indoor pools at a partner property located 19 miles away, but transportation to the partner property is not provided.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for confirmation regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Macdonald Leeming House

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