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About this property

On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away. Parking available at £25 per night. The rooms at Old England Hotel each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. The bathrooms feature fluffy robes and free toiletries, and some rooms have lake views. The restaurant serves a modern menu featuring quality local produce and organic ingredients. Terrace Bar and Lounge offer light meals and traditional afternoon teas. The modern leisure centre features a fully equipped gym and 20-metre swimming pool. Guests can relax in the ice room, sauna or aroma steam room, and try indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. In Bowness-on-Windermere, the Macdonald Old England Hotel is set in mature gardens, and has its own private boat moorings. Beatrix Potter Exhibition is 200 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was really good but the service was really slow
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable room with great breakfast options (both English and continental) and complementary access to the pool and thermal suite of the spa throughout our stay. Great location right on the shore of Lake Windermere, close to many shops and...
  • Waggmama
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location Location Location, right by the Lake in centre of town walking distance from loads of restaurants and bars, and where the boats go from for the Lake tours. Absolutely loved Bowness on Sea and easy to get a bus to other Lakes, set price of...
  • Curtis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed room was amazing. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. The views were incredible. You could sit at the window and watch the world going by with a view of the lake and the hills in the background.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean rooms and hotel location was very convenient. spa and swimming pool was also clean and well maintained
  • Noeline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view of the lake was spectacular. The hotel was located very close to the main town. The staff at the hotel were all very friendly and helpful.
  • Amandip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location next to the pier and multiple restaurants. Their own food was much tastier than lots of restaurants around. Breakfast was good but could be better (more variety). The staff were very helpful especially Ahmed who went out of his...
  • Jomille
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great! It's near the Bowness pier. I also love the amenities - pool, spa, and gym. The hotel staffs are also very nice, the people at the spa, the receptionist during check-in and the other one during check-out are very...
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location - really comfortable View from room was lovely Staff were amazing - very friendly and cheerful
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was fantastic and the parking was good value for 24hours. The pool and the sauna were well maintained. The bar staff were friendly and the receptionist was helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 lift 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.