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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Waterfront property with traditional architecture and multiple windows, situated along a body of water with boats docked in the foreground.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the marina and surrounding forest from this room's window.
Enjoy a serene lake view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a seating area, desk, and mirror.
Enjoy a scenic lake view from the comfort of this well-appointed room, featuring a dining area, workspace, and elegant chandelier.
Enjoy a meal or social gathering in this inviting space with a round table set for two.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Cozy retreat with a plush bed, bedside table, and a vase with fresh flowers.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Enjoy a convenient breakfast in bed with a selection of fresh fruits, bread, and pastries.

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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Enjoy a romantic evening with champagne, fresh strawberries, and beautiful flowers.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Relax in a cozy sitting area with a round table, teapot, and comfortable chairs.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a selection of pastries, fresh fruit, and a variety of beverages.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and elegant artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Relax in a cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and soothing decor.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

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

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Enjoy a warm breakfast in your hotel room with a tray featuring fresh pastries, fruit, and hot beverages.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, framed picture, and warm table lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Relax in a beautifully appointed room with a comfortable bed, elegant nightstand, and classic decor.

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at this elegant dining area, complete with wine glasses, olives, and a vase of flowers.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Enjoy a warm breakfast on a beautifully set table with a selection of pastries, fresh fruit, and hot beverages.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Windermere

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. .This family-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

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

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Georgian hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 106 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Restaurant at Macdona, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Windermere? This hotel has 4973 square feet (462 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Restaurant at Macdona - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Terrace Lounge & Cockta - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured 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 AM to 10 AM 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 provided

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 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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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, a smoke detector, and 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
Macdonald Old England
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

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 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

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent :-) thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely Break

We had a very enjoyable stay beds very comfortable, rooms fully equipped pool was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Cerny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great last minute stay, lovely breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional hotel with beautiful room and great breakfast. Very helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Great service great hotel attentive staff helped us with everything we needed. Can’t wait for possibly coming again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Yasmin

Travelled with family
On arrival the hotel was very cold.The room was freezing and so cold had to ring reception for extra blankets and to turn heating on. The spa was nice but had no towels on arrival and they refused to change my robe as it was wet for the following day very strange. Just wasn’t that feel of luxury stay.breakfast was poor with a small full English and only spreadable butter option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay on lake windermere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very tired room

Stayed for 1 night in a room overlooking the lake … Beautiful view but the room was very tired and needs updating. ( see pictures ) Old furniture which is worn away - headboard worn away - window needs repairing. Word of warning parking is £25 !!!! Not a secure car park as barrier rises on exit so anyone could exit with your car … Breakfast was ok - not sure why some items on the menu are a £5 supplement … seems steep when you’re paying premium price already. Overall an OK Hotel - paying for the Hotel being in the middle of Bowness not the facilities as they need a refurb
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location restaurant, lounge and bar overlooking the lake. Room lovely very comfortable bed & pillows. Thought the surcharge on certain breakfast items a bit unnecessary when paying £200 per night. Drinks expensive in the bar but that’s normal these days !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service v previous visits Won’t be returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Family time

Brilliant location and pool area really nice had a really good time. The car park is well overpriced just park next carpark half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Traditional hotel which could do with a facelift
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stay where every little thing was wrong

Arrived at the hotel to be informed the car park was 4 streets away in an open car park. Although it needed a fob to raise the barrier on entry you could just drive at the barrier to exit. As the car park was completely open this was in no way secure. On the subject of the fob, these had to be collected and returned to reception each time you returned with your car, which required driving to the hotel, parking on the street outside, collecting the fob, then drive to parking. Madness. Especially with the hotel advertised as having parking. The £25 parking fee was more expensive than some of the town car parks. Would question what I was paying for??? On to the room. That should never have been a room. A box room at the top of a flight of stairs. Badly fitted door so every person passing or using the stairs could be heard. As this was the main staircase didn’t exactly lead to a relaxing stay. Simple things like tv remote missing. No way of contacting front desk or reception. Resorted to ringing the hotel on mobile. Reception no answer. Walked down to reception. Staff just stood there oblivious to phone call. Asked about the remote. Told they’d check the spare stock and sort it. Nothing further heard on this. The looked to order room service, told to go to bar, fair enough, ordered at the bar. Pizza and Chips. Turned up a while later c 30-40 minutes. Chips fine. Pizza base not cooked. On check in I’d asked about the pool to be told not open hours advertised. CO 2day early!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor initial welcome. Told you have to park about 10mins walk away. The room no AC and my room to the back was by the back of a pub, so when window open noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice room with a lovely view bathroom looks new but furniture a bit tired in bedroom couldn’t shower on one night as hot water was barely warm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well after a few hiccups wirh food the duty manager Keegan was able to sort things out along with a refund which cleared out shortcomings
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent. Staff on reception was beyond helpful, food was astonishing having breakfast, afternoon tea and an evening meal in the hotel restaurant and all the food was the highest quality with fantastic hosts and waiting staff. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Beautiful views from the room, the lounge, the restaurant and the outdoor seating areas overlooking the lake. Overall a breathtaking area with the hotel complimenting the area incredibly well. Spa treatments to top off the weekend away. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025