Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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

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October 2025

24

November 2025

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa sits by the lake, offering a refined getaway with wellness facilities including an indoor pool and children's pool. Guests can savor British cuisine at The Restaurant or relax in the library, with WiFi in all rooms.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool

Room options

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Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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2 beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

214 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

214 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

214 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Bowness Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Lake View Garden - ‬1 min walk
‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Lake Windermere

A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage at the onsite 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 an electric car charging station
Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All 106 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
Breakfast available

$176 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Secured self parking on site (GBP 25 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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
Elevator (72 inch wide door)
Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
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 elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

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4 floors
Banquet hall
Georgian architecture
Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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 and a smoke detector

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

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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–7:00 PM.

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

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on Nov 2, 2025 start from $184.92, excluding 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 25.00 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa located?

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

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Narhari

Sep 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great character property in a great location.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Sep 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel and surroundings, parking was a bit of a distance away. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and service in the bar and restaurant. Staff were great! Would love to go back and stay a little longer !

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Aug 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely clean hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

caroline

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Easy acess to Bowness, lots of restaurants nearby.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Oct 19, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I had a room overlooking the pub next door which played music etc (people shouting & smoking etc) until late. The hotel generally is in real need of some money spending on it and standards have declined significantly in the 4 or so years since we last stayed here. We won’t be rushing back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Oct 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The staff were lovely The public toilets were very smelly. The rooms needed tlc especially bathrooms Horrendously uncomfortable bed and pillows. Strong smell of cleaning fluid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Sep 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a lovely stay for our 25th Wedding Anniversary, we upgraded our room to Super Deluxe which was very spacious and had a great view of the lake. A card was left in our room wishing us a happy anniversary which was a nice touch. Perfect location, breakfast was good and staff were exceptional. Our room wasn’t ready until 4 which is what the hotel states as check in time, this is a bit later than most hotels but we enjoyed a drink at the bar while we waited. Overall a lovely relaxing stay and we would definitely return.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

lynsey

Oct 18, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Booked a 2 night stay here , espically for the swimming pool for my daughter , this could not be used due to it under maintenance and it was freezing , this should have been stated when booking as i would not have chosen for my stay , my daughters bed was on a slope in the bedroom which is dangerous , not normally one for having a negative complaint but i feel for what we paid for this we would have went else were with working facilities , expedia contacted hotel but no joy with a reimbursement .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A lot of money for average accommodation. Shower head would not stay at top of pole kept sliding down ,crack in sink base. Room too hot even with radiator turned off ,opened window to cool down but could hear a generator running day and night.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Oct 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was very tired and in need of a refurbish. The bed pleather was so old and scuffed. No fridge in the room for a hotel of this price. We had an upgrade and the robes were well washed out and greyish. No slippers ! We were told we could walk to the spa but we had to go to reception and ask for slippers. Not enough loungers round the pool. The car park was not on the hotel grounds and £25 a day is so expensive. We wouldn’t return!!! The staff were lovely

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Car parking available. Helpful staff.room quiet and good facilities .

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

asif

Aug 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Thanks

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Jun 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very enjoyable stay in a very comfortable room with a spectacular view of the lake, thanks to Sandra on reception being most helpful. All very close to plenty of watering holes and restaurants, made for a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cerny

Apr 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great last minute stay, lovely breakfast, helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Jul 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spot

The most wonderful stay, was unaware there was a pre-planned surprise awaiting us to celebrate our engagement. Staff were totally professional and I was none the wiser, room was beautiful as was the view!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Service is slow, little choice of food. Bur a good breakfast

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely spot to stay on lake windermere

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The family room was good and the kids loved the bunk beds. But the room was at the front of the property and so was pretty noisy even on a Sunday. Breakfast in the morning was tasty with a good view over the lake. We didn't park in the hotel car park but on Glebe Road which was a fifth of the price.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Superb location

The hotel's location is superb - with a great view over Windermere and within walking distance of restaurants, pubs and tings to do. While in need of investment, the room we had was clean and in good condition and the restaurant was too. The swimming pool and leisure facilities were very good. Some staff were excellent and very friendly but a few were less so/

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Feb 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel great location.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

May 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

We upgraded to get a view of the lake from our room. Nice old hotel!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Apr 28, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Dave

Aug 7, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Room to hot food not very good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Mar 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel with lovely helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Aug 30, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Room had rats in the wall and kept me awake through the night as my wife was terrified . Also hair on the bed when we arrived and dirty sheets . Clearly their housekeeping is poor. Also no night manager or reception after 10 pm only nightporter was available who could not help with anything.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025