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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers 106 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 on-site 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.
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, body scrubs or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 4973 square feet (462 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Windermere hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Terrace Lounge & Cocktail – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 & Cocktail

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 25.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher 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
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Robert Lovell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful views from lounge and breakfast rooms. Little bit tired in places but would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything and everyone is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this say was perfect. The staff were lovely, the room was beautifull with the view over the lake and was very clean and tidy. The food was delicious. We will be stopping again when we are in your direction
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

MAGGIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was lovely loads of space great for family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Great room, very nice breakfast and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. The christmas decorations made the whole stay feel very festive. The kids loved everything about it. The spa swimming pool was a little on the cold side but ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Narhari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character property in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we had a wonderful stay with our grandchildren in December, the hotel was beautiful and the seasonal decorations where truly spectacular. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and our room was fabulous with a queen size bed as well as bunk beds for the children. The dining room was beautiful, spacious and spotlessly clean with wonderful views of the lake. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Some of the staff were super helpful but some of the staff weren’t suited for how
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Magdalena

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

Overall no complain!

The hotel was clean and staff friendly. we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do with more staff at breakfast as we waited 10 minutes with staff avoiding looking at us until we got a table.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy acess to Bowness, lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hema

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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good but the coffee weak and cold. Lake view was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Katie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very dated, in need of modernisation throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and amazing hotel. Exemplary staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay, great location. Some areas are a little tired but good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cerny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great last minute stay, lovely breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was everything I expected it to be, having stayed there 10 years ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025