Macdonald Leeming House

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Watermillock Nr Penrith, Penrith, England, CA11 0JJ
  • Ullswater
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Aira Force
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Penrith

Located within a leisurely stroll of Ullswater, Macdonald Leeming House is within a few miles (5 km) of Aira Force. This 41-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Aira Force - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Penrith Castle - 12 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Whinfell Forest - 19 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 17 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rheged Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boot & Shoe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sun Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Living Space - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Leeming House

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
At Macdonald Leeming House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and wedding services.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, safes, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 65; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Regency

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests have access to the outdoor and indoor pools, fitness facility, and spa at a partner property, located 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) away. Transportation to the partner property is not provided.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 26.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 65

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • 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 free parking, 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Leeming House
Macdonald Leeming
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Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith
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Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater Hotel Penrith
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Macdonald Leeming House?

Macdonald Leeming House offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Leeming House?

As of Sep 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Leeming House on Oct 7, 2025 start from $206.78, 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's there to do around Macdonald Leeming House?

This hotel is located in Penrith within a short 5-minute walk of Ullswater. You'll also find Aira Force and Dalemain within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Macdonald Leeming House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Does Macdonald Leeming House have a casino?

No, Macdonald Leeming House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Macdonald Leeming House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Macdonald Leeming House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Macdonald Leeming House have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Macdonald Leeming House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Macdonald Leeming House serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Regency.

Does Macdonald Leeming House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Macdonald Leeming House for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Macdonald Leeming House?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Macdonald Leeming House?

The closest major airport to Macdonald Leeming House is Carlisle (CAX), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Macdonald Leeming House?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy lake or garden views.

Does Macdonald Leeming House offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Macdonald Leeming House if that's in your vacation plans.