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Macdonald Leeming House

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Library
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Watermillock Nr Penrith, Penrith, England, CA11 0JJ

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Dalemain - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Aira Force - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 29 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 17 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rheged Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sun Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boot & Shoe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fellbites - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Leeming House

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Ullswater
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Macdonald Leeming House. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Regency, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Macdonald Leeming House boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 65; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Regency

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests have access to the outdoor and indoor pools, fitness facility, and spa at a partner property, located 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) away. Transportation to the partner property is not provided.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 65

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Leeming House
Macdonald Leeming
Macdonald Leeming House
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater Hotel Penrith
Macdonald Leeming Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Leeming House have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Macdonald Leeming House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Leeming House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Leeming House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Leeming House?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Macdonald Leeming House located?

Situated on a lake, this eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ullswater and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Aira Force. Gowbarrow Fall and Dalemain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Macdonald Leeming House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 360 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely property. Friendly and helpful attentive staff. Spacious room. The breakfast was great with a variety of different foods. It’s on the lake, so you can walk down from the garden and see beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Beautiful location right on the lake but no amenities like paddle boards or row boats.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Rooms and en-suite spacious and well furnished,but all looking well worn and in need of renewal. En-suite, we thought the bath was difficult for showering, it was very narrow.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent stay in a beautiful setting, wonderful hotel with amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Super views, lovely location and not too busy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great service and comfort in a really special location on the Lakes. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10

Little outdated, drinks and dinner menu is pretty expensive and doesn’t offer a lot They say breakfast is included but charge for a latte or cappuccino as it’s their premium coffee Staff is nice helpful and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely large gardens overlooking the lake with seats at various points to enjoy the views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Fabulous Cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Amazing hotel and great breakfast! Views incredible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10

I enjoyed my stay. The hotel felt a little tired, but as I was looking quiet and relaxing, that is exactly what I got. Dining staff very friendly, but lacking in hospitality skills for the quality this hotel is aiming for
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Fantastic location and views. Quite relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely peaceful location, brilliant staff. And Dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Restful and peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Amazing in every way possible. Room was amazing and the view was spectacular of Ullswater Lake. Thoroughly enjoyed stopping for night on our way to Glasgow. Would definitely come back again. The breakfast was so good. And the bed was way too comfy. Private footpath to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Excellent staff. Just excellent! Friendly, efficient, thoughtful. Very good chef!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10

Nice room, quiet scenic location, More of a hotel for conferences Lacked atmosphere When we stayed weather was cold, fires in lounges kept going by residents, warmest place was your room. Staff were polite Would not go nack. Shame as it is on a beautiful position.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

What a tremendous find. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

We had a lovely family stay at Macdonald Leeming House recently. Firstly, all the staff were really amazing and nothing was too much effort. They made the overall stay experience great. I loved the interior and design of the manor and the gardens are beautiful. It is around 5 minutes to walk to the lake which is very convenient. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

this hotel is tired and shabby and expensive for what it was . it needs lots of investment for this to be a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Nice hotel in a great location . Bathrooms and toilets a bit dated . Breakfast selection was basic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Dated but really nice! Breakfast was average at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Swift check in. Staff was welcoming. Over all a nice experiene. It had limited lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023