Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Lake Windermere
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views

Overview of Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

8.2

Very good

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Windermere.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
The price is AU$334
Price available on 2/4/2024

Explore the area

23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBowness Pier2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld of Beatrix Potter4 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)101 min drive
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Room options

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

  • 19.8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Feature Double)

  • 19.8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

  • 19.8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is on a lake. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Travelling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball, or check out an event or a game at Ambleside Climbing Wall. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive

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
  • Lake View Garden Bar - 1 min walk
  • The Village Inn & Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bodega - 2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant at Macdona, features garden views and British cuisine. 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, with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellboy, massage treatment rooms and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the pool, helpful staff and overall condition
Room features
All 106 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers 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 transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM–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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,973 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 space
  • 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 washroom
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
For more details, 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: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 20.00 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

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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 to 7:00 PM.

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

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on 2 Apr 2024 start from AU$333.76, including 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 20.00 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa located?

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

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The car park was located in a difficult to find area and there was nowhere to park outside the hotel to pick up the car park fob. The cost of £20 was excessive considering that the car park was not on site. The drinks in the bar were very over priced and we had to wait quite a while to get served. The menu for the restaurant as advertised on the website was very different to the one on offer, which had a very limited choice of options. There were limited towels in the room and for the price paid, I would have expected a better service. Overall ridiculously overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yogesh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a deluxe room and we were provided with a room that had a skylight and no window we changed the room. We changed the room into considerably smaller one one with a small window at no reduction in the cost. I also informed it was a special weekend as we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and they were not even aware of it. Will think twice before booking a McDonalds hotel in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the style of this hotel. Lots of character and charm . Fantastic lakeside position..recommend paying a bit extra for a lake view ..amazing. Breakfast lovely, nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIALL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff, swimming pool could be a litle warmer .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an idyllic location. Unfortunately being there at Christmas they were clearly running on a skeleton staff who were stretched too thin. The food offered was poor at best given the prices being charged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah, Corona del mar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Miss

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Kellea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Indoor Pool & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Manchester (MAN)