Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

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

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa places you next to Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This 106-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

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

Georgian hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Guests of Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Self parking is available for GBP 25.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards.
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 onsite 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.

Languages

Arabic, Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

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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
  • 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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa on Jul 6, 2025 start from $207.55, excluding 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.

What is there to do close to Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is located in Windermere, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier, and within a short walk of World of Beatrix Potter. You'll also find Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Old Laundry Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 25.00 per day. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa feature a casino on the premises?

No, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a garden-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Restaurant at Macdona.

Will Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa if that's in your vacation plans.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice room with a lovely view bathroom looks new but furniture a bit tired in bedroom couldn’t shower on one night as hot water was barely warm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent. Staff on reception was beyond helpful, food was astonishing having breakfast, afternoon tea and an evening meal in the hotel restaurant and all the food was the highest quality with fantastic hosts and waiting staff. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Beautiful views from the room, the lounge, the restaurant and the outdoor seating areas overlooking the lake. Overall a breathtaking area with the hotel complimenting the area incredibly well. Spa treatments to top off the weekend away. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ALISON ELIZABETH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good

Great service and friendly staff, nice room & facilities. Breakfast was well cooked, great quality and very tasty....... lots of choice as well ! Fab location. Only draw back is the £25 additional fee for using the car parking facilities, which i think is excessive for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good things -Clean and quiet hotel located in great central area overlooking the lake. -Room was lovely. -Great breakfast. Bad things - £25 per day for parking in their own car park 5min walk away feels like a rip off. -Over sensitive fire alarm system meaning 1 alarm going off per day of our stay. No real communication from staff, guests were keeping each other updated from the little bits we heard. -Pool was not warm. -Shower was awful. Couldn’t maintain an even temperature and had no overhead shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

8/10 Good

greg

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

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A little disappointed:(

Definitely needs more staff. Plumbing shocking and old pipes with a noise coming from sink. Also, the shower head faces wall and can’t move it into place. Food wise, eggs Benedict was raw and not worth the extra £5. However, not bad to say it was free with the stay. Bed very comfortable and warm, had a good night sleep. Overall an okay experience but expected more for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very tiered Hotel living of the Location

The Hotel is very tiered looking and in need of urgent refurbishment. There’s plenty of cracks in the ceiling and walls around the hotel . We reported that the Radiator in our room 118 was only Luke warm at best and this wasn’t rectified at all . The pool water was supposedly 28 degrees c on Saturday morning , absolutely no chance , I’m a heating engineer and I know what 28 degrees c is . If the revamp doesn’t take place soon then they urgently need to adjust there prices to come inline with the quality and condition of the Hotel .
Stayed 2 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
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