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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is £187
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Room options

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A breakfast tray with croissants, bread, fruit, juice, butter, and coffee equipment.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A table with a champagne bottle, two glasses, a bowl of strawberries, and a bouquet of flowers.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A neatly made bed with floral pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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A round wooden table with a tea set, a vase of flowers, and two chairs with purple cushions.

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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A bed with a red pillow, a teddy bear, a book, a glass of orange juice, and a vase with white flowers.

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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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

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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A table with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and bowls of olives and chips.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A breakfast tray with croissants, juice, coffee, and a bowl of berries.

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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A breakfast setting with pastries, strawberries, a cup of coffee, a teapot, and a glass of orange juice.

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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A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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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A breakfast tray with croissants, strawberries, a coffee pot, cups, and glasses of orange juice on a checkered tablecloth.

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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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows and a bedside lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows, a decorative lamp, and a vase with flowers on a bedside table.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

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 Parkside Road. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Windermere travel guide
Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A duckling in a nest surrounded by straw and branches.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bowness Pier
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    6 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View Garden
    1 min walk
  • The Albert
    2 min walk
  • The Mortal Man
    9 min drive
  • Wateredge Inn
    9 min drive
  • Joey's Cafe
    16 min drive

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 a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. 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, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
    • Coffee/tea in reception, massage treatment rooms and tour/ticket information
    • 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 such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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 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

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 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

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 6:30 PM.

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

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on 13 Sept 2026 start from £187, 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 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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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