Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Top rated by guests

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

8.2Excellent

(1,015 Ratings)

"The staff were lovely The public toilets were very smelly. The rooms needed tlc especially bathrooms Horrendously uncomfortable bed and pillows. Strong smell of cleaning fluid"

Yvonne

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(1,015 Ratings)

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

4-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Georgian hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Lake Windermere
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers 106 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Amenities at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Restaurant

Pool

Non-smoking

Gym

Bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Bar

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Kettle

Laundry services

Sauna

Bath or shower

Ironing facilities

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Map of Bowness-on-Windermere

Nearby attractions

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

23.2 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

21 mi

Williamson Park

22.7 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

20.2 mi

Available Rooms

$$$$

Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(1,015 Ratings)

"The staff were lovely The public toilets were very smelly. The rooms needed tlc especially bathrooms Horrendously uncomfortable bed and pillows. Strong smell of cleaning fluid"

Yvonne

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(1,015 Ratings)

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Bowness-on-Windermere

Nearby attractions

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

23.2 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

21 mi

Williamson Park

22.7 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

20.2 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Restaurant

Pool

Non-smoking

Gym

Bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Bar

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Kettle

Laundry services

Sauna

Bath or shower

Ironing facilities

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(1,015 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Yes everything and everyone is good

5.0 / 10.0

Everything about this say was perfect. The staff were lovely, the room was beautifull with the view over the lake and was very clean and tidy. The food was delicious. We will be stopping again when we are in your direction

4.0 / 10.0

Great location, beautiful views from lounge and breakfast rooms. Little bit tired in places but would recommend

1.0 / 10.0

Good afternoon, I am sending an email in regards to my stay at the Macdonald Old England Hotel and Spa last night, checking out this morning where we had 2 bedrooms. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing and fell well below the standard expected of your hotel. Throughout the night, we were subjected to persistent loud pigeon cooing and repeated thudding against the window, which was jammed shut and very dirty. Although bird deterrent spikes were fitted to the window still, a section was clearly broken or missing, allowing pigeons and black birds to sit there throughout the night, repeatedly banging against the window and causing constant noise. This disturbance continued for hours and made sleep almost impossible. In addition to this, there were loud banging noises from downstairs during the early hours, as well as clearly intoxicated guests causing significant disruption in the hallway at around 2:00 am. The combined impact of these issues resulted in a severely broken night’s sleep. A quiet, comfortable room is a basic expectation, and the level of disruption experienced was completely unacceptable. We are extremely unhappy with this stay and feel it represents a failure in both guest management and basic maintenance. Given the circumstances, I am requesting a full refund for the night. I would appreciate this matter being taken seriously and look forward to your prompt response. Kind regards, Peter Buxton Room 240 and 239

3.0 / 10.0

Dear McDonald Team, We booked our stay to enjoy the pool and spa facilities. On arrival, we found the pool was extremely cold due to a boiler fault and unusable. We were not informed of this before arrival or at check-in. This significantly affected our stay and meant the break did not meet expectations. We believe a partial refund, discount, or a complimentary night would be fair compensation and look forward to your response. Kind regards, David

5.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay. Great room, very nice breakfast and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. The christmas decorations made the whole stay feel very festive. The kids loved everything about it. The spa swimming pool was a little on the cold side but ok.

5.0 / 10.0

we had a wonderful stay with our grandchildren in December, the hotel was beautiful and the seasonal decorations where truly spectacular. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and our room was fabulous with a queen size bed as well as bunk beds for the children. The dining room was beautiful, spacious and spotlessly clean with wonderful views of the lake. Would 100% stay here again.

6.0 / 10.0

Hotel is very dated, in need of modernisation throughout.

4.0 / 10.0

Clean room, comfy beds

3.0 / 10.0

Room was a good size, limited tv for price but clean & tidy. Staff in the breakfast area lacked training and supervision. Service was slow and awful, buffet style not what I would want or expect from a hotel at this pice range! Parking at £25 per night! Didn’t pay it. I’m fortunately we couldn’t get a lake view room, which would have been ok as the view from the over priced bar was lovely, unfortunately the room allocated to us was just above the loading bay with delivery’s coming and going all day. Very disappointing!

2.0 / 10.0

This hotel hasn’t got anything, in toiletries they just had shower gel, on asking about dental kit and moisturiser, staff just said there is a Tesco nearby go and buy from there. Plus they charged £25 per night for parking, proper London price in off peak time. Location is good, everything else is rip-off. Please go only if you get at very low price

3.0 / 10.0

Reception staff at check-in could be more welcoming. The mattress in the king bed room was not comfortable and the coffee at the breakfast was awful.

4.0 / 10.0

The breakfast was good but the coffee weak and cold. Lake view was lovely.

4.0 / 10.0

The room was lovely loads of space great for family

3.0 / 10.0

Room was ok however bed was very uncomfortable the mattress was old and very soft bowed in middle could not get comfy

2.0 / 10.0

Staff really good but disgusted with how much the room we booked was in regards to what the brochure showed. This hotel is an average 3 star. Nowhere near a 4 star as it is advertised. We payed over 700 POUNDS. to be placed in a room that basically i have stayed in better Travelodges !!!!!!! For 2 nights !!!!!!. Macdonald you should be ashamed !!!! Will never stay here again and will definately tell anyone who asks to go elsewhere. And on top of the RIDICULOUS pricing you HAVE to pay a ridiculous 50 POUNDS A DAY for parking which is a way away from this ridiculous example of a 4 star hotel. Oh well lesson learned.

2.0 / 10.0

Lovely and helpful customer facing staff. Breakfast service very slow. Pool was freezing. Car parking provided by hotel at a charge (£25/day), and offsite. We stayed 15 years ago and had left with a much better impression then. We wouldn’t look to return after this visit.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location on the lake

6.0 / 10.0

The room was very tired and in need of a refurbish. The bed pleather was so old and scuffed. No fridge in the room for a hotel of this price. We had an upgrade and the robes were well washed out and greyish. No slippers ! We were told we could walk to the spa but we had to go to reception and ask for slippers. Not enough loungers round the pool. The car park was not on the hotel grounds and £25 a day is so expensive. We wouldn’t return!!! The staff were lovely

4.0 / 10.0

I had a room overlooking the pub next door which played music etc (people shouting & smoking etc) until late. The hotel generally is in real need of some money spending on it and standards have declined significantly in the 4 or so years since we last stayed here. We won’t be rushing back.

4.0 / 10.0

Booked a 2 night stay here , espically for the swimming pool for my daughter , this could not be used due to it under maintenance and it was freezing , this should have been stated when booking as i would not have chosen for my stay , my daughters bed was on a slope in the bedroom which is dangerous , not normally one for having a negative complaint but i feel for what we paid for this we would have went else were with working facilities , expedia contacted hotel but no joy with a reimbursement .

4.0 / 10.0

Old style hotel in need of some upgrade but very large room and king bed. Room cleaned daily to a high standard. Good spa facilities but pool was cold due to maintenance issue. Ideally located for shops pubs etc. Only down side £25 per day car parking charge, but not a lot of alternative parking available.

4.0 / 10.0

I would love to give this hotel a 5 star review as I had the best time and would definitely go back. It’s a stunning building in an ideal area (except the nearby clubs- it’s a bit lively at night which I wasnt expecting) But, breakfast was a real disappointment. Long queues (we gave up one day and paid to eat out) and not the best quality of full English. Dinner was lovely- except the receptionist I called to book us in with forgot to make our reservation on both nights so struggled to get a table the second night. There were a few system problems which I think left reception a bit overwhelmed. All but one was super helpful. The one that was a bit surly and rude just needs to watch her manners a little. Other than a few small moans I adored the hotel and will definitely be back

4.0 / 10.0

The hotel was clean and staff friendly. we enjoyed our stay.

2.0 / 10.0

Hotel is in need of refurbishment, old and tired. Bathroom needed good clean mould on tiles. Toiletries very basic for a luxury hotel. Pool area basic, pool temp very cold. Breakfast basic, supplement required for some things like eggs Benedict.

10.0 / 10.0

The staff were lovely The public toilets were very smelly. The rooms needed tlc especially bathrooms Horrendously uncomfortable bed and pillows. Strong smell of cleaning fluid

3.0 / 10.0

Room was not ready on time

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel and surroundings, parking was a bit of a distance away. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and service in the bar and restaurant. Staff were great! Would love to go back and stay a little longer !

6.0 / 10.0

A lot of money for average accommodation. Shower head would not stay at top of pole kept sliding down ,crack in sink base. Room too hot even with radiator turned off ,opened window to cool down but could hear a generator running day and night.

5.0 / 10.0

Amazing servuce, only issue was that mattress was uncofortable as well as the duvet too heavy.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely stay for our 25th Wedding Anniversary, we upgraded our room to Super Deluxe which was very spacious and had a great view of the lake. A card was left in our room wishing us a happy anniversary which was a nice touch. Perfect location, breakfast was good and staff were exceptional. Our room wasn’t ready until 4 which is what the hotel states as check in time, this is a bit later than most hotels but we enjoyed a drink at the bar while we waited. Overall a lovely relaxing stay and we would definitely return.

8.0 / 10.0

Great character property in a great location.

5.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay . The location is beautiful overlooking the lake. The room was big and nice although quite dark as the window was quite small . Spa good but not much choice only 2 steam rooms and swimming pool. Nice seating on the balcony from spa. Breakfast was good although the portion was quite small . That is my husband opinion 😄. The only thing I didn't like was to pay £25 for parking. I think it is quite a lots a specially that the hotel is not cheap . So when you spend £200 for room you not expecting this .

4.0 / 10.0

The hotel is a lovely hotel in fantastic settings on the edge of Lake Windermere, and the staff were helpful friendly and accommodating. Small gripe is they advertise the hotel as having parking which is always a plus in the Lakes, but they don’t tell you it’s at £25 per night which I thought was a little over priced given what you pay to stay at the hotel. Also be aware of the drinks in the bar as they are well overpriced compared to most places and bars outside the hotel.

2.0 / 10.0

Room had rats in the wall and kept me awake through the night as my wife was terrified . Also hair on the bed when we arrived and dirty sheets . Clearly their housekeeping is poor. Also no night manager or reception after 10 pm only nightporter was available who could not help with anything.

2.0 / 10.0

Room was old, dark and dated, view of a back alleyway. Very basic facilities, poor quality of breakfast and a rude member of staff. Not value for money at all.

3.0 / 10.0

Hotel needs an upgrade. Very basic amenities, breakfast disappointing. All round just feels like it’s very expensive for what you get. Staff were all really friendly though.

3.0 / 10.0

The room itself was clean and comfortable, which we appreciated. However, there were very few plug sockets available, which made things a little inconvenient. The car parking charge felt excessive, especially given that the parking did not feel as secure as advertised. The EV charging facilities were also disappointing: there were only a few chargers available, and they were difficult to access. On one occasion, an EV charger was blocked by a non-EV vehicle. We reported this to staff, who acknowledged it belonged to a staff member and said it would be moved, but unfortunately nothing was done. Overall, while the room was fine, the parking and EV facilities let the stay down.

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful and amazing hotel. Exemplary staff.

10.0 / 10.0

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

We found 22 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, pool, non-smoking, gym, and tv.

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(844 Ratings)

Lindeth Howe

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in Bowness On Windermere

4star

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Free WiFi/internet · Balcony/Terrace · Minibar

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Map of Bowness-on-Windermere

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Reasons to book

Map of Bowness-on-Windermere

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

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