Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa | Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

| 7.5 (2106 Reviews) |  14 Bathrooms  32 Guests
Bowness-on-Windermere Hotel | Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere center 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 center features a fully equipped gym and 20-yard 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 656 feet away.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is located in Bowness-on-Windermere.

This 106 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2106 reviews with the average score of 7.5 . Coming to Bowness-on-Windermere and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Activities
  • Back massage
  • Indoor pool
  • Hand massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Steam room
  • Couples' massage
  • Sauna
  • Foot massage
  • Spa
  • Walking tours
  • Head massage
  • Full-body massage
  • Indoor pool (year-round)
  • Fitness
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Neck massage
  • Massage
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Packed lunches
  • Private check-in/out
  • Room service
  • Express check-in/out
  • Suit press
  • Dry cleaning
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Heated pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.88
Location:
9.5
Staff:
8.42
Facilities:
7.96
Comfort:
8.51
Cleanliness:
8.36
Julie
Dec 17, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: So close to the lake & the spa
Negative: Parking wasn’t close to the hotel & £25 a night is way too expensive
Summary: Despite the parking issue I would stay again
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Slippers, Bathtub, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Deluxe Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Slippers, Bathtub, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Super Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Lake view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Deluxe Balcony Room
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Slippers, Bathtub, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Lake view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Slippers, Bathtub, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Super Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Slippers, Bathtub, Toilet paper

General

Air conditioning, Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Lake view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Superior Feature Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Slippers, Bathtub, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Lake view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Standard Family Room 3
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Super Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Lake view

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Accessible Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
Deluxe Family Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

General

Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Fan, Iron, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free gym access, Free spa access, Concierge services
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