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Facilities
Property facilities
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Health or beauty spa nearby
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Fitness facilities (surcharge)
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Non-smoking rooms
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Swimming pool
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Lift / Elevator
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Luggage storage
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Express check-in/check-out
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Safety deposit box
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Fax/photocopying
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Soundproof rooms
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Sauna
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Massage services
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Packed lunches
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private check-in/check-out
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Board games/puzzles
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Concierge service
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Allergy-free room
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Kid meals
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Heated pool
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Outdoor furniture
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Fruits
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Steam room
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Key access
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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24-hour security
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Key card access
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Express check-in
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Free wired internet
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Snack bar/deli
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Access to nearby indoor pool
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Self parking (surcharge)
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Pool sun loungers
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Fitness facilities (surcharge)
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Internet access
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Games
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Housekeeping on request
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Wine release events
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Reception hall
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Japanese garden
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Covered parking
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Secured parking
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Health or beauty spa nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Vegetarian menu options available
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Property Description
Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in the elegant rooms at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, each equipped with modern amenities and picturesque lake views. Relax in plush robes and enjoy complimentary toiletries for a truly pampering stay.
Culinary Delights
Savor the exquisite flavors at the award-winning restaurant, offering a menu filled with locally sourced ingredients. Unwind at the Terrace Bar and Lounge with delightful light meals or classic afternoon teas, perfect for a leisurely break.
Relaxation and Wellness
Take advantage of the state-of-the-art leisure center, complete with a gym, swimming pool, and rejuvenating spa facilities. From the calming sauna to the indulgent beauty treatments, immerse yourself in a world of tranquility and luxury.
Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Book now to secure your tranquil getaway by Lake Windermere.
The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
Please note that extra beds are only possible in certain room types and must be confirmed by the property prior to arrival.
Please note that the elevator cannot take full size wheelchairs, making the Restaurant not accessible for guests in wheelchairs.
For guests staying on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rate you can enjoy a £30 allowance per adult towards food and children’s meals are charged as taken
When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Property Policies
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 20 per day.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
Children from 13 years old to 14 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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Guest Reviews
Nothing wrong with the property and unfortunate electrical power cut didn’t cause much hindrance and the staff dealt with as best they could.
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Queue for breakfast
Long wait time for coffee and cold toast served with no butter
£5 supplement for eggs Benedict
Lovely hotel, fabulous views, superb beds. Excellent situation for any visitors, being just by the jetty for boat trips.
The pool was warm, steam and Turkish room and ice room by the pool was a great place to relax at the end of a walking day! I didn't partake in any of the spa treatments available but there are many.
The room was large (twin room) and included towelling robes to use, and there was no noise from outside in the corridor.
The staff were outstanding, with Nick and JC being very helpful, and Tommy going above and beyond to make our stay special and unforgettable! Thank you
Great location, food very good
Service in restaurant poor
This is my 2nd time staying, me and my partner have made it a yearly thing that we spend our anniversary here, today we arrived early, got chatting to a member of staff behind the desk, told him we had just been and booked our wedding, our room wasn’t ready so we popped away for some food, came back and our room was ready, we went up to our room and it was a bigger room than the one we had last year, we where happy! Then there was a knock at the door, the member of staff who dealt with us at the desk had came up with a bottle of Prosecco and Ice! I couldn’t believe it, best thing is my partner is pregnant so she can’t didn’t want a glass, so the whole bottle is for me! Bonus! 🤣 I didn’t catch the guys name but he had an Irish accent & he was new to the area.. people like him is what makes someone like me write a review! Excellent service since the moment I walked through the door.
This is the reason why me and my partner had came to an agreement where we spend our anniversary here, getting our treatments done at the spa and to stay here over night.
Thank you
Breakfast was excellent, location is superb, with excellent views of lake Windermere and within easy reach of nearby attractions, staff where very helpful.
The check in time is 4.00 pm, which is quite late considering you have to leave by 11.00 am, there are extra charges on some breakfast items of £5, ie eggs Benedict, smoked salmon are an extra £5, which is quite steep considering we paid £500 for 2 nights stay, also the car park offered is £25 per night by the hotel, there was no spaces left, but I already paid £21 for 3 days in the local pay and display car park, nearby, much better value.
Lovely rooms nice and spacious staff very helpful perfect location
Breakfast is awful and rip off
Well I have to say what a surprise. A lovely room. Great staff nice spar with robes in your room. Lovely food, who could ask for more
Just had an excellent weekend break, evening meal was lovely, as was the breakfast. Spa and pool very nice. Staff were all very professional and attentive. Will return again.
Lovely hotel right on the shore of Windermere in Bowness, and 5 mins from all the restaurants and shops. So warm in all the areas. It's a big hotel so could easily be chilly. Rooms were big, well equipped and the beds SO comfortable!
The hotel spa and pool were again, perfect. A big pool, at a lovely temperature, sauna, steam rooms and of course treatments available.
We were 6 ladies over from the IOM celebrating a Big Birthday, and just staying 3 nights B&B. The breakfasts were brilliant, and plenty of it! The staff were just the best. So friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Especially Tommy, Nick and JC. Thank you boys, you were fab!
Definitely recommend this hotel!
Lovely hotel, staff absolutely amazing, friendly helpful and kind, nothing was too much of an issue. The breakfast was lovely and relaxing, and the room was stunning, upgraded to a balcony room. The spa had a pool, sauna stream room and an ice shower, we didn’t book any treatments, however the pool was quiet and not busy. The only thing that was missing was that there was no hairdryer in the room, however the changing rooms in the spa had a few, and our room was close to it, so wasn’t an issue for us, however may be for anyone who isn’t staying on the first floor. Parking was £25 a day, so we found another parking place that was a 5/10 minute walk from a hotel which was £18/£19 for 3 days (opposite the Quayside Bowness which I would recommend)
Don’t agree with negative reviews listed for this hotel. The staff were some of the friendliest people and were always happy to help. They were very sweet congratulating our engagement. We really enjoyed service provided by Ahmed, such a lovely welcome to the hotel and always so polite whenever he saw us.
Food was above what we were expecting for a set menu - it was exquisite!
5 star service.
Gave 4 star overall as the hotel, does need some refurbishments.
The £25 parking is disgusting for residents. Room was lovely. Spa was good, steam was not up to scratch, cold pockets. Dinner was amazing. Staff were the best. Breakfast, juice was diabolical. No decent fruit. Tinned peaches?.
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Spa was basic parking fee was too high at £25
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