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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Indoor pool
Exterior
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Room options

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

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

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 a massage, a body scrub, or a body wrap 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, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 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

  • 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

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

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, 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
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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.

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 Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. Old Laundry Theatre and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 5 minutes.

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Treated like cr@p at check in by a very rude member of staff, and not much better in the morning at breakfast. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in a prime position beside Windermere . Comfortable rooms , very friendly staff . Good breakfast . Furnishings a bit tired I am afraid . It’s our second stay and we will be back. Only downside really for us is our adult son is wheelchair bound and although his room was brilliantly arranged for him the lift near his room was broken so he could not get in and out of the room without the help of a strong person .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

Weekend away in the lakes

Weekend away for valentines in the lakes. Perfect location and looked after so well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, it was way too hot-the noise from the kitchen below was unbearable, constant droning from there and deliveries start at 6am, 2 nights without sleep isnt good. First day breakfast was incorrect and inedible, second day despite asking twice we we didnt even get breakfast - a pot of tea turned up made with cold water, how can you get it so wrong?? The reception staff were very professional, kitchen and waiting on staff were untrained, impolite and looked lost. One guy with short grey hair and glasses deserves credit as he was the only one who looked like he wanted to work there. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Break

Great stay although drinks pricey in the bar ,great breakfast very efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

Picture postcard stay

Lovely room with balcony overlooking the lake. Good service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Yasmin

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

8/10 Good

neil

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

Salman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel and Excellent Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely! Everything I had hoped for. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
A bit tired inside and a pain with the parking but other than thag, a cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

Macdonald Old England

Sandra on check in was amazing and the hotel as always was a pleasure to stay at. Only downside was the towels we old and worn but otherwise very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lush time hotel was amazing clean and chilled, kelly on reception checked us in and out and was fantastic. Breakfast was delicious with plenty choise, we are already looking to come back for 2 nights in November
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024